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
Chris Jericho locks in his AEW future and kills the WrestleMania 41 return rumors
Chris Jericho has officially signed a multi-year contract extension with AEW, ending …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Logan Paul's WWE ride: Legit talent or glorified sideshow?
Logan Paul keeps shaking up the WWE universe, and his recent comments …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Pat McAfee joining Randy Orton is the chaos WWE needed for WrestleMania 41
Pat McAfee's shock reveal as Randy Orton's ally on the April 3 …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Danhausen is out-selling Roman Reigns and it’s a problem for the main event
Mark Henry reveals that Danhausen is out-selling Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Lola Vice takes the throne as NXT prepares for a two-week Revenge
Lola Vice delivers her first promo as NXT Women's Champion while WrestlePro's …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Chazz 'Starboy' Hall's NXT debut changes the entire WWE ID strategy
Chazz 'Starboy' Hall is bypassing the Performance Center and heading straight to …
1 month, 4 weeks agoTakeshita and Darby Allin saved AEW Dynamite from a total booking disaster
AEW Dynamite delivered a brutal instant classic with Takeshita and Darby Allin, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Je’Von Evans is making everyone rethink what a clean dive actually looks like
NXT's Je’Von Evans has the wrestling world divided after admitting he purposely …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Is John Cena The Final Piece in AEW's Puzzle?
With John Cena's WWE farewell looming at WrestleMania 41, whispers are growing …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
NXT's Revenge And The Looming WrestleMania Imbalance
NXT is looking to build new stars with its 'Revenge' special, but …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
MJF Draws New Battle Lines as AEW's Strategy Pivots
As Tony Khan signals a strategic pullback on direct WWE attacks, MJF …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Long Road Back to the Top for Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has spent his career oscillating between the top of the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Paul Wight deserves a better final act than these injury-prone tropes
Paul Wight's candid reflections on his health and career provide a grim …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TNA is locking the doors as WrestleMania week arrives
TNA has begun pulling its talent from WrestleMania week independent shows, signaling …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW's title vacancy trend reveals a booking depth problem
AEW’s recent TNT title vacancy shows a 22% increase in wrestler workload, …
1 month, 4 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 09
April 9 serves as a bridge, a quiet moment in the wrestling …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Marko Stunt's return to the ring signals a shift for the high-flyer
Marko Stunt has signed a multi-fight deal with New York promotion PRODUCE. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Alberto Del Rio's latest arrest has the wrestling world spiraling
Alberto Del Rio is under investigation in Mexico with potential prison time …
1 month, 4 weeks agoCM Punk is playing chess while the rest of the roster plays checkers
CM Punk is back on the microphone, and the internet is once …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty is looking like a high-stakes garage sale
AEW Dynasty 2026 is approaching, and the rumors about returning stars are …
1 month, 4 weeks ago