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
Tony Khan's hyperbole cannot hide the real story of Kyle O'Reilly
Kyle O'Reilly's miraculous comeback is a massive personal triumph. But Tony Khan's …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tony Khan confirms Toni Storm was pulled from AEW Dynasty plans
AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that Toni Storm was originally scheduled for …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Gabe Kidd's indefinite injury is a massive blow to the Bullet Club War Dogs
Gabe Kidd is sidelined indefinitely with a serious shoulder injury following his …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Darby Allin's inevitable AEW World Title shot is backed by his best numbers yet
Tony Khan confirmed Darby Allin's upcoming title shot, but a deep dive …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 Merch Check: What's Actually Worth Buying
WrestleMania season is peaking, which means the merch stands are overflowing. We …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
MJF's Mick Foley secret proves he was right to avoid the WWE meat grinder
As WrestleMania 41 looms, MJF and EC3 reveal the brutal realities of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive AEW and WWE Moments of Recent Months
From AEW Dynasty's gritty results to the high-stakes build for WrestleMania 41, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EC3 and AEW: Why the NWA champion fits their current talent crisis
EC3 is opening the door to AEW, but only on his own …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is chasing a ghost that left the building years ago
Roman Reigns is staring at the end of the road, but he …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Roman Reigns isn't closing the book on his career yet
Roman Reigns is pushing back on retirement rumors, confirming he has 'more …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW's mystery partner reveal at Dynasty is a total letdown
The mystery partner for Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy has been revealed, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Defining Moments of Goldberg’s Legacy and His 2026 Evolution
Bill Goldberg is reinventing his legacy in 2026, moving from the WCW …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tony Khan says Britt Baker is still in AEW and nobody is buying it
AEW President Tony Khan insists Britt Baker is still part of the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
John Cena and CM Punk are fighting the ghosts of Crown Jewel at WrestleMania 41
As WrestleMania 41 looms, the data of legacy matches reveals a dangerous …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dustin Rhodes thinks you know too much and the internet is ready to fight him
Dustin Rhodes says wrestling was better when the secrets stayed behind the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Charlotte Flair is finally admitting the tension that the data already exposed
Charlotte Flair admits to 'tense' WrestleMania 41 build as she faces a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Alberto Del Rio just bought his way out of another mess in Mexico
Alberto Del Rio has been released from custody in San Luis Potosí …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Shane McMahon in Vancouver? Why tonight's AEW Dynasty is the moment
A private jet from New York has landed in Vancouver, fueling rumors …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Why Berwyn is the Most Important Address in Indie Wrestling History
Berwyn's Eagles Club isn't just a VFW hall; it's the laboratory where …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nick Nemeth walked away from millions and it is the smartest move he ever made
Nick Nemeth walked away from a massive WWE contract to find his …
1 month, 3 weeks ago