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 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
The Hardys are trying to defy physics again and it's getting scary
The Hardy Boyz are reportedly battered with injuries ahead of TNA Rebellion, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW has a looming deadline with a top-tier roster issue
AEW faces a high-stakes contract deadline this summer that could disrupt their …
1 month, 3 weeks agoShawn Michaels’ Peacock debut proves the HBK era is WWE’s biggest asset
Shawn Michaels’ NXT has seen 22% growth in the 18-49 demo, proving …
1 month, 3 weeks agoCleveland's AIW is finally getting the red carpet treatment it deserves
Absolute Intense Wrestling is heading to the Cleveland International Film Festival this …
1 month, 3 weeks agoAsh By Elegance is right to roast the airport autograph creeps
Ash By Elegance is blasting airport creeps and she's 100% right. It's …
1 month, 3 weeks agoRandy Savage’s Poughkeepsie honor shows exactly what WrestleMania 41 is missing
As Randy Savage is honored in Poughkeepsie, we look ahead to a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Royce Keys debuts as WWE scrambles to fix the Pat McAfee storyline
WWE is frantically reworking SmackDown scripts as the Pat McAfee narrative falters, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Current State of NXT Power Rankings
A rapid-fire breakdown of the top 10 stars currently driving the NXT …
1 month, 3 weeks agoTNA's WrestleMania Weekend Pullout: A Masterstroke or a Massive Own Goal?
TNA's decision to pull its talent from all non-affiliated WrestleMania weekend events …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW’s massive Collision title change won't fix a broken Trios division
AEW taped a major title change in Edmonton, but hot-shotting the Trios …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TNA just suspended two talents and the timing couldn't be worse
Just nine days away from WrestleMania 41, TNA manages to steal the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Alberto Del Rio faces 20 years as wrestling promotions cut ties
Alberto Del Rio faces a potential 20-year prison sentence in Mexico as …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Trump's arrival in Miami turns UFC 327 into a predictable circus
Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg are bringing violence to Miami, but the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Moments Shaping Combat Sports in 2026
A deep dive into the 10 moments defining combat sports as of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Caleb Konley needs more than a mask to elevate his standing in TNA
Caleb Konley is chasing heat, but his reliance on the Suicide mask …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
GUNTHER and Seth Rollins are locking horns long before WrestleMania 41
GUNTHER and Seth Rollins are on a collision course, but the last-minute …
1 month, 3 weeks ago