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
Naraku isn't here to play nice with the NXT mid-card
Naraku, the man formerly known as EVIL, has arrived in NXT with …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Chelsea Green's Green Light: WWE's Entitled Icon Ready for Her Close-Up
WWE star Chelsea Green is officially off bed rest after a heart …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Bobby Lashley's Hurt Syndicate is the wildcard AEW needs for Double or Nothing
Bobby Lashley is calling out WWE's 'fumble' with the New Day while …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Brock Rechsteiner’s NFL turn leaves wrestling future in the air
Brock Rechsteiner, son of Scott Steiner, has signed with the New Orleans …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
The Wyatt Sicks reunion tests the post-WWE convention market
Zero Wyatt Sicks members remain in WWE, but the entire faction's 3-day …
3 weeks, 1 day agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 13
From the bloody Texas Death Match between Chris Harris and James Storm …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Chelsea Green is the glue holding WWE together and we need her healthy
WWE's favorite 'Karen' is on the mend after a scary heart procedure. …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Could The New Day vs. The Elite actually happen at All In 2026?
Matt Jackson's recent comments have fans dreaming of The Elite vs. The …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
WWE's post-Backlash identity crisis is just getting started
The post-Backlash landscape is defined by questionable exits and a vacuum of …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
MVP is picking a fight that could define his AEW run
MVP's recent inflammatory comments towards Triple H are a calculated risk that …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
WWE thinks the John Cena Classic is a legacy play but it feels like a booking trap
WWE's John Cena Classic has branding potential but suffers from a classic …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE's 'Superstar Scramble' trademark signals another mobile gaming push
WWE has filed a new trademark for 'Superstar Scramble' under the video …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Current Power Brokers of Professional Wrestling
A rapid-fire assessment of the 10 most influential performers in professional wrestling …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
The raw math behind GCW's streaming dispute with Triller
GCW owner Brett Lauderdale's recent comments on TrillerTV expose the fragile, volume-dependent …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Tony Khan wants his five million and the internet is cackling at TrillerTV
AEW has filed a massive $5 million lawsuit against TrillerTV for unpaid …
3 weeks, 2 days agoEddie Guerrero's legacy is finally finding peace
Sherilyn Guerrero found a new way to relate to her father's memory, …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: Swerve Strickland's Greatest AEW Moments & Controversies
Swerve Strickland is the most chaotic, brilliant, and frustrating asset in AEW. …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
New Day's Next Move: The Physical Reality of Leaving WWE
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are heading to GalaxyCon following a massive …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Cody Rhodes just learned that Nintendo doesn't care about his story
Cody Rhodes reveals a legal shutdown from Nintendo over his Zelda-themed gear, …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
AEW's Double or Nothing main event pivot might actually save the show
With Kazuchika Okada forced out, Konosuke Takeshita stepping in against Darby Allin …
3 weeks, 2 days ago