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
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
Jade Cargill wants her title back and she’s coming for Rhea Ripley in Italy
Jade Cargill has officially challenged Rhea Ripley to a WrestleMania rematch at …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Cody Rhodes is walking into a tactical slaughter at Clash in Italy
Gunther dismantled Royce Keys in 142 seconds on SmackDown, setting up a …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Another indie promoter called out, and we have learned absolutely nothing
Patrick Hutchinson of Gremlin House Wrestling faces serious allegations of harassment. The …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
AEW's TV ratings are climbing, but the real test is 8 days away in Vegas
Dynamite's recent viewership bump is a sign that Tony Khan's structural changes …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Jacob Fatu admits he burned a bridge with Booker T before his WWE run
The Bloodline enforcer almost ruined his shot at the big leagues after …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
SmackDown 5/15: The Summer of Trick Williams and Jade Cargill is Here, For Better or Worse
WWE SmackDown on May 15, 2026, showcased clear intentions post-Backlash, positioning United …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cena's New Reign: The Top 10 Headlines of His Post-Wrestling Career
John Cena's retirement is anything but quiet. His new chapter is defined …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Blake Monroe is finally heading to SmackDown and I am terrified
A new report confirms former Women's North American Champion Blake Monroe is …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
The math behind why AEW is ignoring the Madison Square Garden hype
Wrestlers want to run the Garden, but the brutal economics of New …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Ted DiBiase Jr. beats the rap, but his wrestling legacy is permanently broken
Ted DiBiase Jr. walked out of federal court a free man, but …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Joe Hendry's Challenge Is A Modern War Of Wrestling Metrics
Joe Hendry's viral videos have generated tens of millions of views, but …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
CM Punk's WrestleMania Moment Ends in Surgical Nightmare
CM Punk is expected to be out of action for 8-10 months …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Creative friction: Why WWE Unreal is dividing the locker room
The Miz claims locker room veterans hate WWE Unreal for its honesty, …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Blake Monroe's arrival on SmackDown has been a long time coming
Blake Monroe is primed for a SmackDown debut, but current creative choices …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cena's Final Act: Can His Body Cash the Checks His Words Are Writing?
John Cena wants to 'swing for something new' for his final WWE …
2 weeks, 6 days agoRousey vs Carano is happening 15 years too late, but we are all still watching
MVP is bringing us the Rousey vs Carano fight we wanted 15 …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cena says he is done forever and nobody believes him
John Cena firmly closed the door on any one-off in-ring returns following …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
WWE needs more than Penta to save Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE is reviving Saturday Night's Main Event in Fort Wayne, but with …
2 weeks, 6 days agoFabian Aichner and Gangsta Mustafa in TNA? Breaking down the contract rumours
Former WWE bruiser Fabian Aichner and ECW original Gangsta Mustafa have both …
2 weeks, 6 days ago