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
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
Ric Flair finally realizes he cannot bully the modern WWE locker room
Ric Flair's public apology to Ludwig Kaiser following claims of a WrestleMania …
1 month, 1 week ago
Wrestling's barricade era is ending: Why the front row is moving back
Fan run-ins are increasing, and wrestling companies are running out of luck. …
1 month, 1 week ago
Charlie is back and the women's division is about to get much more violent
After a year away from the ring to find her passion, the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker are building a violent masterpiece for Backlash
A tactical breakdown of the newly minted No Disqualification match between Seth …
1 month, 1 week ago
Nick Khan is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Triple H's creative team
Nick Khan is publicly backing Paul Levesque to steady the ship, but …
1 month, 1 week ago
Triple H locks in his future as WWE's creative captain
Triple H has officially signed a multi-year deal to keep his hand …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Backlash lineup feels adrift as Lyon approaches
The build toward Backlash on May 9th has been characterized by a …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of Early 2026
A deep dive into the industry's most volatile shifts, from Kairi Sane's …
1 month, 1 week ago
The post-Backlash power vacuum is becoming a nightmare for WWE creative
As Backlash approaches, the WWE roster is dealing with a talent drain …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tony Khan is fighting the internet again and nobody is surprised
Tony Khan is at it again, defending the wrestling news cycle, but …
1 month, 1 week ago
Eric Bischoff is auditioning for the podcast hall of fame
Eric Bischoff is everywhere, sharing his unfiltered takes on WWE history, WCW …
1 month, 1 week ago
Jacob Fatu is the inevitable successor to the Bloodline throne
Jacob Fatu is no longer just a faction member; he is being …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE Backlash is begging for a reality check in Tampa
Backlash is approaching in Tampa, and the pressure is on WWE to …
1 month, 1 week ago
Vince Russo's latest Triple H hate-fest misses the point entirely
Vince Russo is crying about Triple H's ego in WWE ads, but …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tiffany Stratton sidelined: The reality of being left off the biggest card
Tiffany Stratton addresses the fallout of her WrestleMania exclusion, detailing the strategic …
1 month, 1 week ago
Rhea Ripley is tired of the locker room revolving door
Rhea Ripley is balancing championship duties with the fallout of WWE's latest …
1 month, 1 week ago
Jordynne Grace is hunting for Paul Heyman and the internet has thoughts
Jordynne Grace is making a public play to become the first 'Paul …
1 month, 1 week agoCallum Newman's first title defense is a collision course with a Dragon
Callum Newman's meteoric rise to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship faces its …
1 month, 1 week ago