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
Nikki Bella’s WrestleMania injury opens the door for a Paige miracle
Nikki Bella’s WrestleMania 41 plans collapsed after a severe ankle fracture and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Drew McIntyre is walking into a trap in Las Vegas
Drew McIntyre returns to the ring amid Hollywood rumors to face the …
1 month, 2 weeks agoRevisiting April 2021 NXT: Bucket hats, ruined Joshi stars, and total denial
Five years ago, NXT moved to Tuesdays and completely lost its mind. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Seth Rollins Suffers Post-Match Assault From Bron Breakker at WrestleMania
Seth Rollins is being medically evaluated following a shocking post-match assault by …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWho leaves WWE Backlash 2026 with the gold
WrestleMania 41 is swallowing the weekend, but the real sickos are already …
1 month, 2 weeks agoGear Up For WrestleMania 41: Testing The Hottest Merch
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, and deciding what to wear in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk cleared for WrestleMania 41 amid training camp injury rumors
Medical staff have officially given CM Punk the green light for tonight's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments That Forged Liv Morgan's WrestleMania 41 Triumph
From the Riott Squad days to a frantic sprint against Stephanie Vaquer, …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 puts WWE's mid-card strategy under the microscope
A tactical breakdown of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, examining the statistical …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 Night 1 in Las Vegas is a high-stakes gamble
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is here. I break down the Gunther vs. …
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WrestleMania 41 is basically the Super Bowl of chaotic energy
WrestleMania 41 is right around the corner, and the fandom is locked …
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WrestleMania 41 puts WWE's mid-card strategy under the microscope
The Allegiant Stadium spectacle is set, but the stability of the roster …
1 month, 2 weeks agoJacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre ignite WrestleMania 41 tension
Chaos reigned during the final WrestleMania 41 press event as Jacob Fatu …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The High-Stakes Moments Defining the Year
A high-octane breakdown of the defining moments in recent wrestling history, ranking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Becky Lynch injury status ahead of WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 days away, Becky Lynch is managing a knee issue …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame limbo leaves industry guessing
Paul Heyman is airing frustrations over a lack of involvement in WrestleMania …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AJ Styles, Chelsea Green, and the SmackDown shake-up
AJ Styles reflects on The Undertaker's legacy, Chelsea Green discusses the reality …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A deep dive into the 10 most significant WWE moments of the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Charlotte Flair’s Asuka choice defines her ring legacy
Charlotte Flair holds her 2018 win against Asuka as her career peak. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW's Devil Isn't Done: MJF's Brutal Path Forward
After losing the AEW World Title, MJF shuts down rumors of a …
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