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
Fabian 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 agoTop 10: The Best Moments from TNA Impact in Sacramento
TNA Impact took over Sacramento with a historic X-Division title change as …
2 weeks, 6 days agoThe New Day vs. Young Bucks is the match AEW has waited a decade for
The New Day makes their long-awaited AEW debut against The Young Bucks …
2 weeks, 6 days agoTrey Miguel Joins a Select Club, But How Does He Rank?
Trey Miguel's controversial win makes him a three-time X-Division champion, joining an …
2 weeks, 6 days agoRanking the Forbidden Door 2026 card from worst to best
Tony Khan just dropped the Forbidden Door 2026 card right before Double …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Tony Khan is testing our patience with these overlapping cards
The wrestling community is split on Tony Khan's latest booking strategy, with …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
TNA ruined Cedric Alexander's big title moment for a surprise debut, and fans are divided
Giovanni Vinci crashing Cedric Alexander's championship celebration has the internet arguing over …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Wrestling Open drops a massive mystery partner tease in Worcester
Brad Hollister is bringing a mystery partner to challenge the Stetson Ranch, …
3 weeks ago
Jey Uso isn't checking the comments anymore: 'I'm the best in this business'
Jey Uso is tired of the criticism and is firing back by …
3 weeks ago
Nikki Storm returns to the independents and it matters more than you think
Nikki Cross is returning to the indies as Nikki Storm. I break …
3 weeks ago
The numbers prove Jim Ross right about Finn Balor's Demon
Jim Ross is right about the Demon. The data shows exactly why …
3 weeks ago
Vince McMahon’s legal defense is dealing with a massive discovery gap
Vince McMahon's legal team is struggling to explain missing Signal messages in …
3 weeks ago
The Undertaker's Mexican Vacation Is A Bigger Deal Than You Think
The Undertaker, WWE's most loyal soldier, was recently spotted backstage at an …
3 weeks ago
Why WWE needs to leave the Demon persona on the shelf
The Finn Balor Demon persona is losing its impact through overexposure. As …
3 weeks ago
Kofi and Woods are free agents and the pitches are already getting weird
With Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods officially leaving WWE, the wrestling free …
3 weeks ago
Top 10: Finn Balor Career Defining Moments
Finn Balor's career is a strange mix of elite highlights and agonizing …
3 weeks ago
John Cena’s tournament is a gamble on the sport’s future
John Cena’s new tournament aims to pivot back to technical fundamentals, but …
3 weeks ago
Top 10: Gina Carano Career Defining Moments and Fight Factors
Gina Carano returns to the cage against Ronda Rousey on Netflix. From …
3 weeks ago
Is Mauro Ranallo eyeing a permanent jump to high-stakes combat sports?
Mauro Ranallo joins the Netflix Rousey vs. Carano booth, signaling a likely …
3 weeks ago
WWE is sacrificing the NXT brand for a main roster patchwork
WWE is hollowing out NXT to plug gaps in the main roster, …
3 weeks ago