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
Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh are about to put on a tactical clinic
The master and the student are finally colliding on Monday Night Raw. …
1 month agoTNA is hiring a street team and it feels like 2006 all over again
TNA is recruiting a street team in 2026 and it's a bizarre, …
1 month ago
Why Nick LoPiccolo is the wrestling internet's favorite chaos agent
Nick LoPiccolo is the wrestling industry's latest lightning rod, balancing accidental car …
1 month ago
Paul Wight wants back in the ring and I have questions
Paul Wight wants another go in the ring, but the current state …
1 month agoBacklash Fallout: What's Next for Cody, Punk, and The Bloodline?
After a monumental WrestleMania 41, WWE heads to Backlash with more questions …
1 month ago
AEW talent blocking Will Washington exposes a massive backstage failure
AEW Administration Coordinator Will Washington has reportedly been blocked by talent over …
1 month ago
NXT's Revolving Door: Who's To Blame for Wasted Potential?
A recent NXT release sparked a massive online debate after Booker T …
1 month ago
Rikishi walking away from KnokX Pro makes perfect sense
Running an indie wrestling school is a miserable grind. Here is why …
1 month ago
Jinder Mahal: Financial Guru or Just Another Monday Night Mirage?
Former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal is teaching financial literacy to wrestlers, sparking …
1 month ago
Wrestling fans are tearing each other apart over WWE's biggest "what ifs"
A new article debating WWE's biggest historical what-ifs has fans fighting online. …
1 month ago
Top 10: John Cena's Defining Moments
With John Cena officially advertised for WWE Backlash, we rank the 10 …
1 month ago
Tony Khan is scrambling as the AEW media rights clock ticks toward zero
With no media rights deal in place and Tony Khan reportedly shopping …
1 month ago
The Bloodline's thinning ranks expose WWE's roster bloat
The departure of Tonga Loa and JC Mateo highlights the aggressive, often …
1 month ago
Roman Reigns' June absence is a calculated reset, not a crisis
The Tribal Chief is stepping away from the June television grind. For …
1 month agoRoman Reigns skipping June proves WWE hasn't fixed its biggest problem
Roman Reigns is reportedly skipping a full month of television, leaving fans …
1 month ago
Roman Reigns is taking June off and the internet is losing its mind
Roman Reigns is reportedly skipping the entire month of June, sparking a …
1 month agoTop 10: The Defining Wrestling Moments of the Year
The last twelve months of professional wrestling have delivered unprecedented highs and …
1 month ago
Tiffany Stratton's yacht flex is exactly what the U.S. Title needs
Tiffany Stratton isn't wasting any time celebrating her latest title win. She …
1 month ago
AEW media rights drama is turning into a total circus
The AEW media rights drama has set the wrestling internet on fire. …
1 month ago
Joey Ryan wants his legacy back. Wrestling is going to bankrupt him instead.
Joey Ryan is arguing with fans on social media about his past …
1 month ago