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: The Most Impactful Recent Additions in AEW
From last-minute Double or Nothing match additions and massive main-event stipulations to …
1 week, 5 days ago
Why Mike Santana is the absolute truth as TNA World Champion
Mike Santana and AR Fox turned Thursday night wrestling into an absolute …
1 week, 5 days ago
AEW is taking over a baseball stadium and I have questions
AEW filed a new trademark for 'Brawl in the Ballpark,' a Major …
1 week, 5 days agoWhy Forbidden Door 2026 will either save AEW's creative soul or break it
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 is a high-stakes booking showcase that …
1 week, 5 days ago
Blake Monroe is ready to expose the flaws in SmackDown's women's division
Former NXT Women's North American Champion Blake Monroe has arrived on SmackDown. …
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Why Ludwig Kaiser's Mexico arrest won't ruin his WWE main event trajectory
An analytical look at Ludwig Kaiser's workrate metrics, European market value, and …
1 week, 5 days agoWWE is playing with fire by keeping the belt on Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes survived a brutal physical clinic from Gunther at Elimination Chamber, …
1 week, 5 days agoJoe Gacy is back in Revolver and the indie scene just got a lot weirder
Joe Gacy is officially returning to Pro Wrestling Revolver following his WWE …
1 week, 5 days ago
Top 10: The Biggest Wrestling Moments of 2026 So Far
The first five months of 2026 have been a ruthless, chaotic ride …
1 week, 5 days ago
Top 10: The Biggest Wrestling Moments of 2026 So Far
From John Cena's emotional farewell at WrestleMania 41 to the chaotic fallout …
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Tatum Paxley is heading to SmackDown to prove chemistry isn't just an NXT fluke
NXT Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley is SmackDown bound, bringing her …
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Danhausen's Adventure Media deal proves he is outgrowing WWE
Danhausen's recent signing with Adventure Media is a clear signal that the …
1 week, 5 days ago
Top 10: The Beast Incarnate's Defining Moments
From the 'Beast's' 2003 rise to his shocking returns, we break down …
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Double or Nothing 2026 is AEW's final chance to reset
Ahead of AEW Double or Nothing, I analyze the booking, recent results, …
1 week, 5 days ago
Top 10: AEW Moments That Defined the Promotion
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined AEW, from legitimate …
1 week, 6 days ago
Brock Lesnar just ruined everyone's SummerSlam fantasy booking
Brock Lesnar's shocking return to Monday Night Raw has the wrestling community …
1 week, 6 days agoWrestling Open's casualty list and the hidden cost of the indie grind
Wrestling Open's May 21st show highlighted an alarming trend in professional wrestling …
1 week, 6 days agoStetson Ranch's Reign of Terror Has Wrestling Open Fans Divided
Fans are divided after Stetson Ranch scored another controversial main event win …
1 week, 6 days agoDustin Waller suits up while Lio Rush shuts down the White Eagle
Dustin Waller traded his wrestling gear for a black suit and a …
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Asuka's hiatus exposes a massive statistical void in WWE's women's division
A deep dive into the match logs reveals how much WWE relied …
1 week, 6 days ago