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
NXT Championship volatility reaches a boiling point
Tony D'Angelo faces a tactical nightmare against Naraku on July 21. I …
12 hours ago
WWE reshuffles NXT pipeline as Meghan Walker eyes main roster debut
WWE is recalibrating the debut of former NIL standout Meghan Walker. After …
12 hours ago
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event math doesn't add up
A deep dive into the Saturday Night's Main Event numbers shows a …
18 hours agoWWE's return to New York changes the math on stadium attendance
WWE’s return to NYC aims to boost gate revenue by targeting the …
18 hours ago
Top 10: Top Moments from MSG
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments from the July …
19 hours agoAAA’s Verano de Escandalo is a beautiful mess we can’t look away from
AAA’s Verano de Escandalo is back, and it’s a chaotic, high-flying mess …
21 hours agoAEW Redemption is shaping up to be a total cluster or a masterpiece
AEW's Redemption PPV is officially triggering the loudest debate of the summer. …
22 hours agoKarl-Anthony Towns at Saturday Night’s Main Event was a fever dream gone wrong
Karl-Anthony Towns getting physical in a wrestling ring felt like a fever …
1 day, 1 hour ago
Wrestling fans deserve better than half-baked docuseries
Wrestling documentaries are skipping the grit of the business, and it's time …
1 day, 1 hour ago
Trick Williams is playing a dangerous game with Booker T
Trick Williams is pushing his luck by calling out Booker T for …
1 day, 3 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Entitled Behaviors of Wrestling Fans
From airport stalking to online obsession, we rank the worst behaviors currently …
1 day, 3 hours ago
WWE at MSG: Why the Saturday Night return failed the math test
WWE's return to MSG saw match times slashed to 8 minutes, stripping …
1 day, 3 hours ago
Julia Hart and Skye Blue might be finding a full-time landing spot in Japan
The Triangle of Madness just captured gold in Japan. Is Julia Hart …
1 day, 4 hours agoBeyond Wrestling just booked a show for nobody and it somehow worked
Beyond Wrestling threw a secret show last night and it was the …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Sami Zayn's exit from the main event scene is a major creative stumble
Sami Zayn's abrupt title loss on July 6 has left a creative …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Top 10: The G1 Climax 36 Opening Weekend Shakeout
The G1 Climax 36 is underway, and injuries and unexpected losses are …
1 day, 5 hours ago
WWE’s Albany ticket numbers expose a cooling trend
With only 6,928 tickets sold for an 17,500-seat arena, WWE's Albany stop …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Why the middleweight rematch at PFL Austin comes down to small tactical margins
A tactical breakdown of Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay 2 at PFL …
1 day, 6 hours ago
Tiffany Stratton's booking reveals a structural flaw in WWE's mid-card
Analyzing why Tiffany Stratton's recent SmackDown booking highlights a deeper issue with …
1 day, 7 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
From Montreal to the Pipebomb, we break down the ten moments that …
1 day, 9 hours ago