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
WWE's return to New York changes the math on stadium attendance
WWE’s return to NYC aims to boost gate revenue by targeting the …
1 day, 13 hours ago
Top 10: Top Moments from MSG
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments from the July …
1 day, 13 hours agoAAA’s Verano de Escandalo is a beautiful mess we can’t look away from
AAA’s Verano de Escandalo is back, and it’s a chaotic, high-flying mess …
1 day, 15 hours agoAEW Redemption is shaping up to be a total cluster or a masterpiece
AEW's Redemption PPV is officially triggering the loudest debate of the summer. …
1 day, 16 hours agoKarl-Anthony Towns at Saturday Night’s Main Event was a fever dream gone wrong
Karl-Anthony Towns getting physical in a wrestling ring felt like a fever …
1 day, 19 hours ago
Wrestling fans deserve better than half-baked docuseries
Wrestling documentaries are skipping the grit of the business, and it's time …
1 day, 19 hours ago
Trick Williams is playing a dangerous game with Booker T
Trick Williams is pushing his luck by calling out Booker T for …
1 day, 21 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Entitled Behaviors of Wrestling Fans
From airport stalking to online obsession, we rank the worst behaviors currently …
1 day, 21 hours ago
WWE at MSG: Why the Saturday Night return failed the math test
WWE's return to MSG saw match times slashed to 8 minutes, stripping …
1 day, 22 hours ago
Julia Hart and Skye Blue might be finding a full-time landing spot in Japan
The Triangle of Madness just captured gold in Japan. Is Julia Hart …
1 day, 22 hours agoBeyond Wrestling just booked a show for nobody and it somehow worked
Beyond Wrestling threw a secret show last night and it was the …
1 day, 23 hours ago
Sami Zayn's exit from the main event scene is a major creative stumble
Sami Zayn's abrupt title loss on July 6 has left a creative …
1 day, 23 hours ago
Top 10: The G1 Climax 36 Opening Weekend Shakeout
The G1 Climax 36 is underway, and injuries and unexpected losses are …
1 day, 23 hours ago
WWE’s Albany ticket numbers expose a cooling trend
With only 6,928 tickets sold for an 17,500-seat arena, WWE's Albany stop …
1 day, 23 hours ago
Why the middleweight rematch at PFL Austin comes down to small tactical margins
A tactical breakdown of Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay 2 at PFL …
2 days ago
Tiffany Stratton's booking reveals a structural flaw in WWE's mid-card
Analyzing why Tiffany Stratton's recent SmackDown booking highlights a deeper issue with …
2 days, 1 hour ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
From Montreal to the Pipebomb, we break down the ten moments that …
2 days, 4 hours ago
CM Punk’s pacing problem is catching up to him
CM Punk's recent absence highlights a deeper issue: the WWE championship belt …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Trick Williams injury update: The road back from a nagging injury
Trick Williams is sidelined with a nagging injury, forcing a re-evaluation of …
2 days, 7 hours ago
Randy Orton and the fragile reality of WWE’s touring circus
Analyzing the disconnect between hyped WWE appearances and the reality of the …
2 days, 7 hours ago