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 NXT Revenge Week 2 recap: The booking habits holding the brand back
A deep dive into the second week of NXT Revenge. Breaking down …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Zaria just threw Sol Ruca off a 15-foot perch and fans are completely divided
Zaria shattered Sol Ruca through a table at NXT Revenge, cementing a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Giovanni Vinci and the brutal arithmetic of the WWE middle card
The release of Giovanni Vinci isn't just another roster cut; it's a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk and the fan incident nobody asked for
CM Punk is in the headlines again for a hotel lobby row, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Khamzat Chimaev's move to Real American Freestyle disrupts the status quo
Khamzat Chimaev’s move to Real American Freestyle signals a shift toward legitimacy, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
MJF is already playing the WWE game and Becky Lynch just confirmed it
Becky Lynch's recent praise for MJF isn't just a nice anecdote—it's a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trick Williams is betting on exclusivity over the Open Challenge era
Trick Williams is moving away from the Open Challenge model, prioritizing brand …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Dominant In-Ring Workers of the Post-WrestleMania 41 Era
Post-WrestleMania 41, the in-ring hierarchy has shifted. From Gunther's brutal efficiency to …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Silas Mason is the biggest fish in the NWA and the big leagues are calling
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Silas Mason is leading the charge for the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nikki Blackheart is exactly the wildcard WWE's women's division needs
Fresh off her dominant performance at the February tryouts, indie standout Nikki …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The internet is a war zone after Rhea Ripley survives Jade Cargill
WrestleMania 41 fallout has the IWC in a frenzy after Rhea Ripley …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Paige is back in WWE and the women's division just changed forever
Paige makes a shock return to WWE as the post-WrestleMania landscape shifts. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Penta's anger and Cargill's borrowed finisher set up a chaotic WWE Backlash
WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but the booking decisions left us …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sol Ruca wants smoke with Randy Orton and the internet is losing it
NXT star Sol Ruca has set the wrestling world on fire by …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NWA's Comet TV debut rests entirely on Silas Mason's shoulders
NWA Powerrr is heading to Comet TV, and the pressure is on …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Street Profits return brings urgency to the tag team ranks
The Street Profits made a surprise return to Raw, ending a period …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAEW Double or Nothing 2026 is make-or-break time for Tony Khan
AEW's flagship show is approaching, and the pressure is on. It is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NXT crossovers are the quick fix WWE doesn't actually need
NXT stars Sol Ruca and Ethan Page are reportedly headed to Raw, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is back on top and the summer is going to get violent
Roman Reigns is back on top after his WrestleMania victory, but Bronson …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes finishes the job but the locker room is Priest's now
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here, and while Cody Rhodes is poised …
1 month, 2 weeks ago