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
Why every WWE star is now trapped in a faction
WWE's faction saturation has reached a record 68%, but the data shows …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Rock is skipping TKO board meetings while cashing massive royalty checks
The Rock reportedly missed multiple TKO board meetings in 2025 while cashing …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: WrestleMania 41’s Defining Moments
WrestleMania 41 was a seismic shift for WWE. From Cody Rhodes' historic …
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Stephanie Vaquer almost lost her Wrestlepalooza moment to illness
Stephanie Vaquer nearly missed her defining Wrestlepalooza moment. A look at the …
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Darby Allin is the AEW champ we deserve but might not be ready for
Darby Allin is the AEW Champ, but the rest of the roster …
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Ric Flair's recent media cycle is a masterclass in self-inflicted PR damage
Ric Flair is in the middle of a self-inflicted PR crisis, juggling …
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Mike Santana holds onto TNA gold in chaotic clash with Rich Swann
Mike Santana fends off Rich Swann in a gritty main event, but …
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The Netflix Hogan documentary is tearing the wrestling world apart
The 'Real American' Netflix documentary is tearing the wrestling world apart as …
1 month, 1 week agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 24
From the technical precision of the NWA to the chaotic ambulance stunts …
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How the Paramount-Skydance merger reshuffles the AEW deck
WBD shareholders have approved the Paramount-Skydance deal. Here is what the massive …
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Cody Rhodes just admitted Dominik Mysterio is the coolest person in the room
Cody Rhodes thinks Dominik Mysterio is the coolest guy in the building. …
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Brock Lesnar's silence is louder than any comeback rumor
Brock Lesnar has clocked zero matches in 260 days, proving his current …
1 month, 1 week agoTop 10: Elite In-Ring Sequences Shaping the Modern Era
Technical precision and aggressive narrative beats define the current wrestling environment. We …
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Brock Lesnar is officially a ghost and fans are losing their minds
Brock Lesnar is playing a different game than the rest of the …
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Tiffany Stratton is gunning for the legends
A deep dive into the current wrestling cycle, from Tiffany Stratton's ambition …
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Cody Rhodes and Ric Flair are living in different centuries
Ric Flair is still praising the old guard's generosity, while Cody Rhodes …
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Brock Lesnar is coming back to fix the post-WrestleMania power vacuum
WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but Jim Ross just teased a …
1 month, 1 week agoPat McAfee opted out of WWE again and we should stop being surprised
Pat McAfee is heading home again after WrestleMania 41. Here is why …
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WrestleMania 41: The 10 Moments That Actually Mattered
WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas delivered the end of the Cena era …
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The tactical silence of MJF in the Death Rider era
As of April 23, 2026, MJF remains absent from AEW television following …
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