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
Callum 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 …
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Is Rey Fenix heading to WWE? The signs are mounting
Rey Fenix is reportedly on the radar for a WWE jump. We …
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The NXT roster raid has left a void that athleticism alone cannot fill
Following a massive post-WrestleMania roster raid, NXT is betting big on raw …
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Top 10: The Post-WrestleMania Call-Up Era Begins
The 2026 WWE Draft has gutted the NXT roster, but a new …
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New Japan's grueling weekend loops prove the company is out of ideas
A brutal look at the late-April touring schedules of NJPW and NOAH. …
1 month, 1 week agoForget the Main Event: Revolver's Midcard Told the Real Story
Wrestling Revolver's recent show in Dayton wasn't defined by its four-way main …
1 month, 1 week agoAEW fans can finally stop asking when the Max deal is happening
AEW is finally coming to Max in May 2026, ending a three-year …
1 month, 1 week agoThe Merch Table: Reviewing 5 Huge Wrestling Pickups
We put five of the hottest wrestling shirts and collectibles through the …
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The revolving door at WWE is burning bridges faster than it builds talent
The latest round of WWE releases reveals a company prioritizing short-term payroll …
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WWE is failing its own efficiency test ahead of Backlash
WWE's segment ratings are tanking as the Pat McAfee experiment fails and …
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Randy Orton is still the most dangerous man in the room
Randy Orton reflects on the state of the industry, his unfinished rivalries, …
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WWE’s current roster purge threatens match quality at Backlash
A deep dive into why WWE's recent roster cuts and inconsistent booking …
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WWE’s post-WrestleMania clearing house is a gut punch to the roster
The latest wave of WWE releases has the IWC in meltdown mode. …
1 month, 1 week agoRusev vs Penta is the collision course nobody asked for but everyone needs
Rusev and Penta are headlining Raw, and it's time for the product …
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WWE 2026 scheduling shifts leave fans and talent in limbo
Internal planning for the 2026 WWE Draft has stalled, creating a dangerous …
1 month, 1 week ago
The shadow of Vince McMahon is still haunting WWE
The wrestling world is turning into a soap opera about legacy, and …
1 month, 1 week ago
When the commentary box becomes a hostile work environment
Jerry Lawler's admission of tension with Taz highlights how broadcast friction directly …
1 month, 1 week agoRaw is back to basics and fans should be terrified
Raw is back with another big promise, but history suggests we should …
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Pat McAfee is the modern bridge to old-school wrestling heat
Jerry Lawler suggests the backlash toward Pat McAfee mirrors the heat of …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: The WWE Power Rankings of April 2026
A deep dive into the current top 10 WWE stars of April …
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