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
WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia is a logistical nightmare waiting to happen
WrestleMania 43 is officially heading to Saudi Arabia, fundamentally altering the fabric …
1 month ago
Tony Khan's 'Fairway to Hell' is an orthopedic nightmare waiting to happen
Tony Khan's 'Fairway to Hell' promises unique visuals, but the shift to …
1 month agoWhy Kelly Kincaid leaving NXT matters for WWE's broadcast future
The former Quinn McKay traded the WWE machine for a return to …
1 month agoROH TV is Still Stuck in Limbo, Even With a Castagnoli Gem
Ring of Honor TV delivered a main event classic with Claudio Castagnoli, …
1 month agoTrevor Murdoch is walking away and the NWA looks lost
Trevor Murdoch's sudden retirement is a heavy blow to the NWA, leaving …
1 month agoRoman Reigns is ghosting Raw and we all need to deal with it
Roman Reigns is skipping June on Raw, and that is actually the …
1 month ago
The operational reality behind WWE's post-event turbulence
Crowd management failures and unexplained roster absences are creating a net loss …
1 month agoAAA is trading its chaotic soul for production polish in Querétaro
AAA's recent show in Querétaro highlights a shift toward WWE-style production, but …
1 month agoDominik Mysterio is holding the AAA Mega Championship hostage in Monterrey
As AAA prepares for La Noche de los Grandes on May 30, …
1 month ago
Top 10: World Championship Coronation Moments of 2026
A deep dive into the industry's most significant championship coronations of 2026, …
1 month ago
UFC Perth's dangerous clock and the brutal reality of Stardom's tour
A deep dive into the medical realities of UFC Perth's weight misses, …
1 month ago
New Day Splits: Big E's Heartbreak as Kofi & Woods Ditch WWE
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have left WWE, sending shockwaves through the …
1 month ago
The New Day is officially over. What happens to WWE's tag team division now?
With Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods officially gone from WWE, Big E's …
1 month ago
Top 10 Moments of 2026: From WrestleMania 41 to Collision Chaos
The 2026 wrestling calendar is moving at breakneck speed. From WrestleMania 41 …
1 month ago
The staggering numbers behind The New Day's 12-year WWE run
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are leaving WWE. The raw data reveals …
1 month ago
WWE just quietly fired a 25-year production veteran and nobody noticed
Gavin O'Shea survived the Attitude Era, the HD transition, and the ThunderDome. …
1 month ago
Matt Cardona is throwing shade and the indie scene is losing its mind
Matt Cardona thinks Shotzi Blackheart is the new Indy God, and the …
1 month ago
The Day the Power of Positivity Died in WWE
In a move that has stunned the wrestling world, Kofi Kingston and …
1 month ago
Kofi and Xavier are gone, and the timeline has no idea how to process it
The New Day's run in WWE is officially over, leaving the wrestling …
1 month agoWhy AEW needs The New Day more than WWE does right now
With rumors swirling about The New Day potentially jumping to AEW, we …
1 month ago