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
Oba Femi is walking into a trap at WrestleMania 41
Oba Femi's rise is being hailed, but a sharp look at his …
1 month, 2 weeks agoLuke Thomas is right to call out the UFC-Paramount money printer
Luke Thomas is throwing heat, and frankly, I am tired of pretending …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Las Vegas is currently wrestling's most exhausting battleground
The Las Vegas wrestling scene and nationwide TV tapings illustrate a dangerous …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Is Triple H losing his touch with the new generation?
The wrestling world is buzzing—and bickering—over Triple H's latest comments on WWE …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE's Las Vegas air superiority comes with a Danhausen-sized price tag
WWE's plan for a Goodyear blimp at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas …
1 month, 2 weeks agoBrock Lesnar and Oba Femi are giving us the heavyweight masterclass we deserve
RAW's final stop before WrestleMania 41 was a heavyweight masterclass, highlighted by …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 is three days away and the internet is losing its mind
WrestleMania 41 is just 72 hours away, and the fan reaction is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chris Jericho is weaponizing your hatred with his latest trademark pivot
Chris Jericho just filed a trademark for 'The Guy Who Gets His …
1 month, 2 weeks agoTNA is bringing back Lockdown and the internet is already arguing about it
TNA is reviving the all-cage Lockdown PPV this August in Chicago, sparking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: AEW Developments for the Summer of 2026
AEW announces Forbidden Door 2026 for San Jose while launching a surreal …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns just told CM Punk to shut up and the stakes couldn't be higher
Roman Reigns has sent a chilling message to CM Punk ahead of …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
MJF to WWE rumors hit fever pitch as Triple H hints at a WrestleMania pivot
With WrestleMania 41 only 72 hours away, Triple H's candid admission about …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up to be WWE's most chaotic weekend in years
WrestleMania 41 is three days away, and WWE is facing a critical …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPodermania in Vegas: A tactical preview of the indie supercard
Podcast-branded wrestling shows often suffer from horrific pacing and bloated cards. But …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Could MJF leave AEW following his shocking title loss
MJF's stunning loss to Darby Allin at Spring BreakThru has ignited rumors …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is a high-stakes gamble for modern WWE
A deep dive into the scheduling, physical toll, and booking risks facing …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 16
A historical look at April 16, a day that has balanced major …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is a high-stakes gamble for modern WWE
As WrestleMania 41 nears, the cracks in the WWE formula are starting …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The IWC is absolutely losing its mind over the NXT Revenge fallout
The IWC is in full meltdown mode after the latest NXT episode. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 presents a volatile reality for WWE's roster
A tactical look at the pressures facing the WWE roster ahead of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago