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
Anna Jay's expiring contract is a much bigger deal than she claims
Anna Jay is downplaying her expiring AEW contract, but the 27-year-old free …
1 month ago
TNA is betting big on Boston for Slammiversary 2026
TNA Wrestling is launching a massive summer campaign with Slammiversary in Boston, …
1 month ago
CM Punk's WWE Honeymoon Is Already Over
CM Punk's feel-good return to WWE is the calm before the storm. …
1 month ago
Charles Oliveira has the BMF belt but Conor McGregor is the real endgame
Charles Oliveira is the undisputed king of the BMF division after dismantling …
1 month ago
Tony Khan finally stopped playing GM Mode on easy and started booking for real
AEW has secured a massive $555 million deal with WBD, and the …
1 month ago
Tony Khan's 17-month reset faces its ultimate test at Double or Nothing
AEW has found its groove again since signing a massive TV deal, …
1 month ago
Stephanie Vaquer injury forces pause as NXT women's division scrambles
Stephanie Vaquer is sidelined, creating a major headache for creative. We break …
1 month agoRoyce Keys' Dark Match Hustle: A Gamble Worth Taking?
NXT's Royce Keys reportedly asked Triple H for more dark matches before …
1 month ago
Alexa Bliss is burying the Dark Alexa gimmick for good
Alexa Bliss has officially retired her 'Dark Alexa' persona, leaving fans to …
1 month ago
WWE refreshes its broadcast rotation with the acquisition of Emily Agard
WWE has bolstered its NXT broadcast team with the addition of Sportsnet …
1 month ago
Matt Hardy's Bet on WWE's Two Most Interesting Rookies
Wrestling veteran Matt Hardy has identified Ethan Page and Joe Hendry as …
1 month ago
WWE signing Zoe Hines because of political pressure is a total circus
WWE's reported signing of Zoe Hines, niece of RFK Jr., has sparked …
1 month ago
AEW Redemption needs a bigger stage than this rumored location
AEW's Redemption PPV is approaching, but the rumored location and booking choices …
1 month ago
The brotherhood of Copeland and Cage reaches its logical conclusion
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are reuniting to face FTR at Double …
1 month ago
Lizzy Rain's return highlights the brutal reality of NXT knee injuries
Lizzy Rain and Sean Legacy returned to NXT action this week, but …
1 month ago
WWE's new rookie class faces a brutal path through the resurrected EVOLVE
WWE just dropped four new names into the Performance Center meat grinder. …
1 month ago
TNA is hitting the panic button with the Hardys
TNA's recent fallout with AEW has exposed massive roster holes, and Matt …
1 month ago
Matt Hardy is back to his old tricks and the scene is getting messy
Matt Hardy is sounding off on the messy TNA-AEW crossover, the decline …
1 month ago
Titus Alexander is officially a free agent to watch after his Marvelous run
Titus Alexander’s recent performance in Japan has him linked to major promotion …
1 month agoDarby Allin’s AEW future is back in the spotlight
Darby Allin’s status within AEW remains a point of intense fan speculation …
1 month ago