Mike Hayes
Wrestling Analyst
Mike Hayes has followed professional wrestling for over a decade, covering WWE, AEW and the indie scene with a focus on storytelling, character work and the business side of the squared circle.
Articles by Mike Hayes
Top 10: Defining Moments of 2026
From the WBD-Paramount merger to the Tom Brady-Logan Paul intersection, we rank …
28 minutes ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of 2026
From the WBD-Paramount shakeup to the G1 Climax surprises, we analyze the …
an hour ago
Top 10: New Japan Pro-Wrestling Power Rankings Post-G1 Climax 36 Opening Weekend
The G1 Climax 36 is underway and the hierarchy is shifting. We …
3 hours ago
Is Tom Brady genuinely eyeing a jump to the WWE ring?
NFL legend Tom Brady is openly courting a WWE stint, but is …
3 hours ago
The harsh reality of WWE roster movement and the injury tax
A deep dive into why WWE roster moves are forcing talent to …
4 hours ago
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk collide early at SummerSlam kickoff
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk's SummerSlam kickoff confrontation hits a boiling point, …
4 hours ago
Joe Gacy represents a fascinating gamble for the independent circuit
Joe Gacy is racing to rewrite his career path after his WWE …
4 hours agoRicochet to AEW rumors gather steam ahead of major TV pivots
Ricochet's next move is the most discussed topic in wrestling. With free …
6 hours ago
Sidney Akeem's meteoric jump to the main roster is still baffling fans
Sidney Akeem's jump to the main roster sparked a debate about developmental …
7 hours ago
AJ Styles is walking back his stance on the Japan acquisition rumors
AJ Styles has attempted to walk back his recent comments regarding a …
9 hours agoAAA is hitting a wall with its current booking strategy
AAA's reliance on repetitive, spot-heavy booking is stalling their potential as a …
9 hours agoScenic City Invitational proves the indies are doing just fine
Analyzing the brutal reality of the Scenic City Invitational and why this …
9 hours ago
Why WWE's handling of GUNTHER has turned into a booking disaster
WWE's Ring General has gone from retiring legends to getting pinned on …
10 hours agoWhen Ozzy wasn't looking: The weirdest wrestling crossover of the year
The latest wrestling headline sounds like a fever dream, but it's just …
15 hours ago
Ethan Page is playing a dangerous game with his ego in NXT
Ethan Page’s focus on his custom NXT North American title is a …
16 hours agoSummerSlam 2026 is setting up to be a total trainwreck in all the right ways
SummerSlam 2026 needs to be more than just a house show with …
17 hours ago
Dustin Rhodes is waiting for his final act
Dustin Rhodes has been away from the ring for a year, but …
18 hours ago
The Long, Loud Farewell of Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho is still on the main stage, leaning into his past …
18 hours ago
The backstage fallout of WWE's rotating roster and injury management
The intersection of injury management and creative pivots is creating a mess …
22 hours ago
Booking Nick Aldis at SummerSlam is a colossal misfire
Triple H announced that SmackDown GM Nick Aldis will compete at SummerSlam, …
23 hours ago