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
Mick Foley to AEW is the chaotic nostalgia trip we didn’t know we needed
Mick Foley is officially AEW-bound, and the wrestling internet is currently tearing …
1 day, 11 hours agoAEW is taking Grand Slam to Mexico and here is why that is a massive swing
AEW is headed to Mexico City for Grand Slam, a move that …
1 day, 13 hours ago
Alba Fyre's next move and the indie scene's identity crisis
Analyzing the ripples caused by Alba Fyre's potential indie return and examining …
1 day, 13 hours ago
Tony Khan and the brutal economics of launching a wrestling promotion
Securing a TV deal was the true anchor of AEW's startup phase, …
1 day, 14 hours agoTop 10: Definitive Wrestling Moments of the Modern Era
A deep dive into the 10 moments that forced the wrestling industry …
1 day, 14 hours agoCody Rhodes and Gunther take the main event spotlight in Paris
Cody Rhodes and Gunther square off in Paris tonight. I analyze the …
1 day, 14 hours ago
Carlito’s retirement talk has the internet split wide open
The wrestling internet is buzzing about Carlito's retirement plans, so I broke …
1 day, 15 hours ago
AEW needs more than nostalgia to keep its momentum
Reflecting on five years of history, AEW's current pacing and booking trends …
1 day, 17 hours ago
Royce Keys to WWE: The latest target in Roman Reigns' warpath
Roman Reigns has set his sights on Royce Keys post-Clash in Italy. …
1 day, 17 hours ago
Oba Femi injury status following heavy-duty Clash In Italy loss
Oba Femi is sidelined following a physically taxing loss to Brock Lesnar …
1 day, 19 hours ago
Eric Bischoff's nWo ghost still hangs over modern booking
Eric Bischoff's candid reflections on the nWo era reveal the fatal flaws …
1 day, 21 hours ago
Security lapses and the Roman Reigns problem in Turin
The clash in Italy was marred by a significant security failure following …
1 day, 21 hours agoForbidden Door 2026 is a powder keg we didn't see coming
Forbidden Door 2026 is here to break the monotony of the modern …
1 day, 22 hours agoClash at the Castle 2026 is either a masterclass or a total train wreck
The UK crowd is hungry, but WWE's tendency to book safe, predictable …
1 day, 22 hours agoClash at the Castle 2026 is a booking disaster waiting to happen
Clash at the Castle 2026 is a bloated mess with one great …
1 day, 22 hours ago
The King and Queen of the Ring chaos is peak WWE booking
The 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are off to …
2 days, 1 hour ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Professional Wrestling
A rapid-fire breakdown of the most pivotal moments in wrestling history, ranked …
2 days, 3 hours ago
Paul Walter Hauser’s Hollywood run is keeping him out of the ring
Paul Walter Hauser has been absent from wrestling, but it's not a …
2 days, 4 hours agoChad Gable’s career trajectory is finally getting the film treatment
Chad Gable’s upcoming documentary is a long-overdue deep dive into the technical …
2 days, 6 hours ago
The churn rate of the modern wrestling roster is hitting record levels
The current churn rate suggests 85% of developmental talent won't reach two …
2 days, 7 hours ago