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
WWE is playing with fire with this Pat McAfee hack nonsense
Wade Keller was right to roast SmackDown. Pat McAfee's 'hack' comedy and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Lady Frost's bloody MLW debut has the timeline completely divided
Lady Frost might have broken her nose during her MLW debut, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Chaos Drops and Storylines Heading Into TNA Rebellion
TNA threw the kitchen sink at us on the Rebellion go-home show. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Electric Wrestling Moments Heading Into WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 just days away, we rank the ten most electric …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pat McAfee's SmackDown stunt completely derailed the WrestleMania 41 build
WWE tried to inject Pat McAfee's chaotic energy into a deeply serious …
1 month, 3 weeks agoDrew McIntyre's WrestleMania Status In Doubt After SmackDown Brawl
A post-match brawl with Jacob Fatu on SmackDown has left Drew McIntyre …
1 month, 3 weeks agoEvery rumored match for WWE Backlash 2026, ranked worst to best
WrestleMania 41 hasn't even happened yet, but the leaked card for WWE …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWrestling Merch Worth Your Money Before WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, and the merch machine is in …
1 month, 3 weeks agoAEW Collision's lineup exposes the tactical divide on Saturday nights
AEW Collision matches average 11.5 minutes—17% longer than Dynamite—and this Saturday's lineup …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWill Ospreay faces his past as AEW Collision struggles for relevance
Tonight's Collision offers a main event that could headline any pay-per-view, but …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPat McAfee's future remains the biggest question mark for WWE's post-Mania shift
Pat McAfee's future in WWE is caught between his immense social media …
1 month, 3 weeks agoMJF’s insults are fine, but the act is getting a little vintage
MJF’s methodical approach to roasting fans is impressive on paper, but it’s …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Alberto Del Rio's career is finished after the latest legal fallout
With serious criminal charges pending in Mexico, Alberto Del Rio's professional wrestling …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk injury status update heading into WrestleMania 41
CM Punk's physical status for WrestleMania 41 remains uncertain as medical staff …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why AEW Dynasty represents a statistical pivot point for Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega faces MJF at Dynasty with a 68% PPV win rate, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EC3 is heading back to TNA and it feels risky
A tactical look at the risks of the EC3 return at TNA …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tony Khan’s 2026 recalibration signals shift in AEW recruitment strategy
Tony Khan is pivoting from rapid expansion to surgical refinement as AEW …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
NXT's roster purge is the only way to save WrestleMania 41 buildup
With WrestleMania 41 nine days away, the company must decide if they …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rhea Ripley’s leg injury is the worst possible news for WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley's recent ER visit for a stitched leg wound has put …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW eyes free agent high-flyer to bolster mid-card ranks
AEW is targeting a high-flyer to bolster their roster, but the move …
1 month, 3 weeks ago