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
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
Las Vegas is currently the epicenter of the independent wrestling world
The Collective is descending on Las Vegas with a 13-show marathon that …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Santos Escobar and the brutal reality of the injury bug
Santos Escobar's second surgery ruins WrestleMania week plans, highlighting the brutal toll …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Bret Hart needs to stop burying the British Bulldog for 1992
Diana Hart is finally calling out Bret Hart's long-standing claim that he …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Impactful SummerSlam Moments That Defined WWE History
From the technical masterclass of Bret Hart to Brock Lesnar's tractor-fueled mayhem, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
UFC 327 showed exactly why the Heavyweight division is finally moving on
UFC 327 delivered a seismic shift in the heavyweight hierarchy as Josh …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rousey vs. Carano: Is the Dream Match a Nightmare Waiting to Happen?
The persistent buzz around a potential Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW just booked San Jose for Forbidden Door and the Zack Sabre Jr rumors are deafening
AEW's decision to bring Forbidden Door to San Jose in June is …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW’s NFL Lucha mask deal proves Tony Khan is looking at the wrong score
AEW's decision to launch a 32-team NFL Lucha mask collection is a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TNA is doubling down in Syracuse and the impact is starting to show
TNA is deep in a back-to-back taping cycle in Syracuse. I breakdown …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Vegas Countdown: Top 10 Moments Shaping WrestleMania 41
From The Rock's dominant slap to Cody Rhodes' blunt assessment of the …
1 month, 3 weeks agoVegas is a Wrestling Mecca: NXT's 'Revenge Week' vs. Indie Overload
Las Vegas is currently a wrestling free-for-all, with NXT's 'Revenge Week One' …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWillie Mack to UWN Title Shot: Is it a Main Event Moment or Just Another Tuesday?
Willie Mack is challenging for the UWN Championship, sparking a debate among …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW's 2026 Signings: Will More Talent Solve Their Problems?
All Elite Wrestling has made a flurry of significant free-agent signings in …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Wrestling Reddit is tearing itself apart over GCW's 11 AM Lucha spotfest
Gringo Loco’s The Wrld On Lucha 2026 is happening at 11 AM …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW trademarked 'Redemption' — but do they need another TV special?
AEW just filed a trademark for 'AEW Redemption'. Our analyst breaks down …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The 10 Must-See Matches of WrestleMania 41 Week
WrestleMania 41 week is more than just one show. We're ranking the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Lola Vice is the NXT women’s division star nobody wants to admit
Lola Vice retains her title in a hard-hitting NXT main event, but …
1 month, 3 weeks ago