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
Vince Russo is shouting at clouds while the rest of us moved on
Vince Russo is stuck in 1999, and he desperately wants current WWE …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Tatum Paxley's NXT North American success sparks main roster speculation
Tatum Paxley's rise in NXT has triggered speculation regarding an imminent main …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why modern wrestling is actually just a series of last-minute audibles
Fans love to fantasy book 18-month storylines, but recent news involving Roman …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Will Ospreay survived the indies: The physical cost of avoiding WWE
A deep dive into the physical toll of Will Ospreay's career, his …
3 weeks, 3 days agoThe Post-Backlash Fallout: Winners, Losers, and Wacky Surprises
Our weekly power rankings for hottest storylines in wrestling this week — …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
WWE Backlash debut rumors center on Danhausen and Cena's secret plan
WWE Backlash 2026 in Tampa is being overshadowed by rumors of a …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Brock Lesnar to AEW? Don't bet on the Beast ending his retirement yet
Brock Lesnar moving to the WWE alumni page has triggered rampant speculation, …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
John Cena's Backlash promise points to a massive new WWE signing
John Cena says his Backlash announcement will shock WWE's foundation. We break …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
TNA is playing a dangerous game of watch-the-clock
TNA's shift to a daytime start for Slammiversary is a desperate move …
4 weeks ago
Could WWE bring its biggest show to Ireland?
A Kilkenny councillor is pushing for an Irish WrestleMania bid, but the …
4 weeks ago
Why an Irish WrestleMania bid is a fantasy Dublin can't afford
Councillor Maurice Shortall wants Ireland to host WrestleMania, but the math behind …
4 weeks ago
WWE legal turmoil deepens as Nick Khan confirms DOJ sex trafficking investigation
WWE President Nick Khan has confirmed under oath that the DOJ investigation …
4 weeks ago
The math behind WWE's sudden wave of roster cuts
After a year of historically low turnover, WWE is aggressively cutting talent …
4 weeks agoGilbert Burns moving to UFC BJJ is the weirdest sequel in fight game history
Gilbert Burns retired from MMA, but his move to UFC BJJ smells …
4 weeks ago
Mike Santana is the next major target for WWE
TNA World Champion Mike Santana has filed to trademark his name as …
4 weeks ago
NXT's new recruit and the weird world of wrestling trademarks
WWE rebrands EVIL for NXT, Mike Santana plays a high-stakes game with …
4 weeks ago
NJPW is betting the farm on the next generation
NJPW is leaning hard into its youth movement, but the decision to …
4 weeks ago
WWE's latest production hire explains the Roman Reigns schedule chaos
Jim Rodriguez joining WWE from Bet MGM isn't just a backstage shuffle. …
4 weeks ago
NJPW is rolling the dice on a youth movement for Dominion
The NJPW Dominion main event is a massive gamble, but it's a …
4 weeks ago
Mike Santana to WWE could be the summer's most disruptive shift
TNA World Champion Mike Santana is positioning himself for a WWE move. …
4 weeks ago