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
Dana White is using the CM Punk card to gamble on Gable Steveson
Dana White is pulling the CM Punk card to justify the UFC's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 injury report: Talent crunch impacts Night 2 card
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 reaches its conclusion today amid a rigorous medical …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW Collision: Bucks Soar, But Are Fans Still Grounded by the Numbers?
AEW Collision continues to deliver electrifying in-ring action, with standout performances from …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW's Post-Dynasty Pulse: Can Collision Keep the Beat?
AEW Collision's recent viewership spike and post-Dynasty bangers have fans hopeful. But …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Randy Orton's Allegiant Stadium strike was a necessary correction
The Viper's strike at WrestleMania 41 wasn't just a move; it was …
1 month, 2 weeks agoCody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns: This is What You Live For, WrestleMania Night 2
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 arrives with Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Miz thinks it is time to go all-in on Oba Femi after WrestleMania shocker
Oba Femi's shocking WrestleMania 41 victory over Brock Lesnar has the locker …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are about to settle the Legacy debt
Cody Rhodes defends the WWE Championship against his former mentor Randy Orton …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here and the internet is already losing its mind
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here, but the wrestling world is still …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Invisible Injury: Roman Reigns' Summer Schedule is WWE's Riskiest Bet
Roman Reigns has promised to be a fighting champion all summer, but …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bayley just proved she is the only real adult left in the WWE locker room
Bayley abandoned her 'Role Model' persona at WrestleMania 41 to save a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The internet is tearing itself apart over tonight's WrestleMania main event
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is hours away, and the internet is losing …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
MJF Finally Praised Mark Davis, Exposing AEW's Biggest Heavyweight Mistake
MJF broke character to praise Mark Davis, exposing a major flaw in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why that leaked footage of CM Punk backstage changes everything
A leaked fan video from Allegiant Stadium shows a devastated CM Punk …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The enduring, complicated rise of Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch continues to shape the trajectory of modern wrestling, balancing a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes will finally end the Bloodline saga at WrestleMania 41
Cody Rhodes captures the title tonight to close the three-year Bloodline arc.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is the clear betting favorite to move to AEW
Roman Reigns is officially a talking point in the free agent market. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dominik Mysterio is chasing Hollywood gold while his in-ring branding lags
Dominik Mysterio is eyeing Hollywood despite a noted disconnect between his character …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is a high-stakes turning point for WWE
WrestleMania 41 Night Two is the litmus test for the modern WWE. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 42 proves WWE's scale is outgrowing its own logic
WrestleMania 42 showcased the massive reach of the WWE, but a critical …
1 month, 2 weeks ago