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
Roxanne Perez is the most consistent performer on the NXT roster
With 384 days as NXT champion, Roxanne Perez has become the most …
3 days, 16 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of Early 2026
A rapid-fire look at the 10 defining wrestling moments of early 2026, …
3 days, 17 hours ago
Joe Hendry needs to convert his viral pop into actual gold
Joe Hendry's move from the NXT title to the Raw roster puts …
3 days, 18 hours ago
WWE’s digital pivot ignores the cracks in the weekly product
WWE is leaning on nostalgia and digital archives to keep fans engaged, …
4 days, 5 hours ago
The diminishing returns of Ric Flair's brand preservation
Ric Flair's rapid pivot from legal action to family reconciliation highlights the …
4 days, 7 hours ago
AEW Collision looks to recapture momentum tonight
AEW Collision returns with a tag title eliminator and a high-profile STARDOM …
4 days, 8 hours ago
NXT roster shakeup looms as Izzi Dame and Karmen Petrovic tension builds
Tensions between NXT prospects Izzi Dame and Karmen Petrovic are peaking, signaling …
4 days, 8 hours ago
WWE’s legal chaos is casting a shadow over the ring
Vince McMahon and Nick Khan are facing sanctions for evidence tampering, and …
4 days, 9 hours ago
Layla's WWE reflections have the IWC arguing over Divas era nostalgia
Layla's recent comments on her early years in WWE have ignited a …
4 days, 13 hours ago
AJ Styles is picking a weird hill to die on regarding Ludwig Kaiser
AJ Styles is defending Ludwig Kaiser after his arrest, and the internet …
4 days, 13 hours ago
Why the AEW locker room needs more of the 2018 All In energy
Analyzing the 2018 All In creative strategy to predict a necessary pivot …
4 days, 15 hours ago
Cedric Alexander is right about TNA and it hurts to admit
Cedric Alexander is calling it like he sees it regarding TNA's roster, …
4 days, 15 hours ago
Jim Ross reaching the end of his AEW run in August
Jim Ross' contract is set to expire in August. Following a recent …
4 days, 15 hours ago
The IWC is still obsessed with Enzo Amore and nobody is surprised
The IWC is spiraling because Enzo Amore opened up about how the …
4 days, 16 hours ago
Dakota Kai addresses injury stigma amid ongoing physical maintenance
Dakota Kai is pushing back against injury-prone labels as the NXT roster …
4 days, 16 hours agoNXT is ignoring its own ceiling in the Tuesday night wars
Analyzing the latest NXT ratings reveals a brand trapped in a cycle …
4 days, 17 hours ago
Why Charlotte Flair needs a heel turn to stay relevant in 2026
Charlotte Flair's transition to a babyface has stalled, but the math suggests …
4 days, 19 hours ago
Vince McMahon is officially out of runway
Vince McMahon's corporate house of cards is finally falling, and it's time …
4 days, 20 hours ago
The IWC is absolutely eating itself over Rhea Ripley's Riptide origin story
Rhea Ripley finally explained her Riptide finisher, and the wrestling community is …
4 days, 20 hours ago
Top 10: Most Surreal WWE Live Event Moments
From missed spots to career-altering injuries, we rank the most impactful and …
4 days, 21 hours ago