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
TNA is stalling the crossover matches we want to see
TNA’s decision to limit their roster’s ability to face AEW stars is …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TNA is getting territorial and it is ruining dream matches
TNA's recent move to block talent from facing AEW stars on the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
CM Punk and the delicate art of the interruption
Bully Ray's breakdown of the CM Punk Raw promo reveals exactly how …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chris Jericho winning the ROH title at Dynasty 2025 would have been a disaster
Looking back at the 2025 Dynasty card, Chris Jericho holding the Ring …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWWE is betting big on Vegas before taking the show to Europe
With WrestleMania 41 only 11 days away, we analyze the tactical paths …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE's Double Whammy: Viewership Dip Meets Ticket Price Cuts
WWE is facing a significant business challenge as premium live event viewership …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Jack Perry's title win proves AEW is betting on high-occupancy chaos
AEW's reliance on 21-man battle royales and constant trios substitutions is diluting …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
HBK is cooking something called NXT Revenge and it better be good
WWE officially filed for the 'NXT Revenge' trademark on April 6, 2026. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Ric Flair is at war with WWE again and nobody is winning
Ric Flair is taking massive shots at WWE just days before WrestleMania …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Vegas squeeze: WrestleMania 41 weekend is breaking the indies
Las Vegas is about to host the most corporatized WrestleMania weekend in …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
IYO SKY faces a Texas trap as WWE fumbles her WrestleMania 41 booking
With Rhea Ripley waiting tonight in Texas and Asuka hovering in the …
1 month, 4 weeks agoRicochet's boiling point: Why tonight's Trios match is a powder keg
Ricochet is out for blood after Jack Perry stole the AEW National …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWhat the MJF and Kenny Omega contract signing really means for AEW
Tony Khan is booking reality on Dynamite tonight. The scheduled match contract …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWill Ospreay vs PAC is the violent nightmare AEW needs right now
Ospreay returned at Dynasty with a target on Jon Moxley's back, but …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Injury on TKO's Balance Sheet
One NXT star's surgery highlights the single biggest risk to TKO's multi-billion …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
CM Punk’s unscripted WWE Raw promo is a reality check for the locker room
CM Punk’s unplanned Raw promo reveals the thin line between organic emotion …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Legacy of Steve
From the gridiron to the squared circle, we rank the most influential …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sean Strickland and the FBI training camp: A breakdown of the numbers
Sean Strickland is a high-volume striker with a 3.56 strike differential, but …
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Why Triple H's power struggle texts change the WrestleMania 41 narrative
Leaked texts show Triple H was fighting for control during the TKO …
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Top 10: Defining Moments in Professional Wrestling (2025-2026)
The professional wrestling landscape is shifting daily as we approach WrestleMania 41. …
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