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
Jeff Hardy's TNA gimmick return is a major physical risk
Jeff Hardy is bringing an old alter ego back to TNA, but …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10 Wildest Location Moments in Wrestling History
From fighting on a literal beach to Jim Ross pitching a pay-per-view …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Bayley wants a TNA crossover but WWE's politics might kill the dream
Bayley is openly teasing matches against TNA's Indi Hartwell and Elayna Black, …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Matt Hardy and the burden of being Loaded in 2026
Matt Hardy's recent revelation about turning down the V1 theme for the …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Paul Wight just signed a new AEW contract and it completely changes the math for Double or Nothing
Paul Wight has quietly signed a new contract extension with AEW just …
2 weeks, 4 days agoTop 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Wrestling Cycle
From John Cena's emotional Vegas farewell to the chaotic booking of AEW …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Ronda Rousey’s Netflix return is a record-breaking payday fueled by nostalgia
Ronda Rousey is bypassing the UFC and WWE for a massive payday …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
AEW quietly re-signing Paul Wight raises big questions about roster management
Paul Wight is reportedly staying with AEW on a new deal. While …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
AEW's hot streak is back and the Double or Nothing sellout is proof
The wrestling internet is buzzing as AEW's Double or Nothing approaches a …
2 weeks, 5 days agoNJPW's Best of Super Juniors hits Tokyo as the block tightens
New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors hits a major turning point …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Bayley teaming with Tatum Paxley is a warning sign for Lyra Valkyria
Lyra Valkyria joked about Bayley 'stealing' Tatum Paxley at an NXT live …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Top 10: The Tag Team Bouts Defining 2026
From the technical brilliance of CMLL to the high-stakes booking of AEW …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Tony Khan is laying the groundwork for a major New Day reunion in AEW
Tony Khan is openly pursuing the former New Day stars, signaling an …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Arn Anderson Was Always The Main Event In The Room
Arn Anderson's recent admission that he never felt like a 'top guy' …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Jeff Jarrett is completely right about Orange Cassidy
The veteran promoter hit the nail on the head regarding Orange Cassidy. …
2 weeks, 5 days agoTrick Williams faces his brutal NXT house show test this weekend
Trick Williams faces his toughest title defense on the NXT Florida loop …
2 weeks, 5 days agoRonda vs. Gina is the beautiful disaster we deserve on Netflix
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are headlining a Netflix MMA event tonight. …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
The indie scene is clinging to the Attitude Era nostalgia train
The wrestling scene is torn between future stars and past legends, and …
2 weeks, 5 days agoRousey vs Carano is happening a decade late but it still matters
The dream fight that eluded MMA fans is finally happening in a …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
The Kingdom return to Ring of Honor to salvage a stagnant tag division
Matt Taven and Mike Bennett are officially back in AEW and Ring …
2 weeks, 5 days ago