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
Ranking The Top 10 Most Iconic Moments In Wrestling History
From Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant to Stone Cold stunning Vince …
1 month, 1 week agoWhy the internet is losing its mind over a text feed from West Nyack
In 2026, we have 4K streams and instant highlights. So why is …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10 Chris Jericho AEW Moments
With Chris Jericho's status for Dynamite up in the air, we rank …
1 month, 1 week agoSheamus’s shoulder injury proves the 'Banger' era has a brutal price tag
Sheamus is paying the toll for his 'Banger After Banger' run, and …
1 month, 1 week ago
A UK fan died at WrestleMania 41. Now the community must bring him home.
Following the tragic death of Marc Izard during WrestleMania 41 weekend in …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Carmelo Hayes is struggling to survive the WWE main roster
NXT success guarantees absolutely nothing. As WWE Backlash approaches, Carmelo Hayes is …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Most Bizarre Executive and Career Pivots in Combat Sports
From Jared Saint Laurent's shocking move to LFC to Brock Lesnar's UFC …
1 month, 1 week ago
TNA Impact is tanking on AMC and WrestleMania 41 is only half the excuse
TNA Impact just hit one of its lowest ratings since moving to …
1 month, 1 week ago
Oba Femi is retiring legends and the internet has notes
Oba Femi retired Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 41, and now the internet …
1 month, 1 week ago
Kevin Nash got cut from the Hogan Netflix doc and the IWC is losing its mind
Kevin Nash filmed a grueling three-hour interview for the new Hulk Hogan …
1 month, 1 week ago
TNA just had a massive ratings spike and we need to talk about it
TNA iMPACT saw a huge jump in viewership on April 24. Here …
1 month, 1 week agoBully Ray thinks AEW is the fix for Charlie but I have questions
Bully Ray thinks AEW is the fix for Charlie’s WWE exit. He’s …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE needs to stop relying on celebrities who might ghost them before Backlash
With rumors of Pat McAfee pulling out of major segments, WWE faces …
1 month, 1 week ago
Swerve Strickland's AEW absence exposes a massive Double or Nothing problem
AEW has sidelined one of its best tactical performers for a month, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Triple H secures his future at WWE with a massive new multi-year deal
Triple H has officially inked a new multi-year deal as WWE's Chief …
1 month, 1 week ago
Wrestling fans are losing their minds over the Backlash 2026 card
The wrestling world is at a crossroads as Backlash 2026 approaches. We …
1 month, 1 week agoWest Nyack is becoming the most efficient talent factory in wrestling
With a 7.5-minute match average and a 100% defense rate for Jordan …
1 month, 1 week agoNXT PLEs on CW is the best thing to happen to wrestling since the folding chair
NXT PLEs are moving to CW and it's the smartest move WWE …
1 month, 1 week ago
Dragon Gate just put the rest of the Japanese scene on notice
Dragon Gate's massive Aichi attendance has sparked a fierce debate about the …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE Backlash is already a mess and the fans are letting Triple H hear it
WWE Backlash 2026 is on the horizon, but the fans are already …
1 month, 1 week ago