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
WrestleMania 42 fever dreams are melting everyone’s brains
I am officially declaring a moratorium on WrestleMania 42 talk. We are …
2 months ago
TNA and AEW storylines are caught in a creative identity crisis
A tactical breakdown of why AEW's booking feels safe while TNA struggles …
2 months agoSami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes are set for a tactical showdown on SmackDown
Sami Zayn faces Carmelo Hayes as the SmackDown roster navigates a delicate …
2 months ago
WWE management is finally learning how to throw a party
Wade Barrett says management is finally pushing stars with real momentum, but …
2 months agoThe strategic gamble of Black versus Cardona on SmackDown
The clash between Malakai Black and Matt Cardona on SmackDown highlights a …
2 months ago
Is Charlotte Flair's Mount Rushmore actually a glass ceiling for the division?
Charlotte Flair's recent comments on her wrestling Mount Rushmore reveal a static …
2 months ago
SmackDown is stalling out right before WrestleMania 41
April 3's SmackDown showed the company is playing way too safe as …
2 months ago
Top 10 Deliver: The NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 Power Rankings
A deep dive into the 10 defining factors of the 2026 NXT …
2 months ago
WWE’s legal baggage is overshadowing Wrestlemania 41
With WrestleMania 41 weeks away, the ongoing legal controversies involving Vince McMahon …
2 months ago
The wrestling internet is spiraling over the Tessa Blanchard situation
The wrestling internet is losing its mind over a harassment story, and …
2 months ago
Top 10: Cleared for Action
The Hurt Syndicate is back, Bobby Lashley is ready for brawls, and …
2 months ago
WWE must balance short-term optics with the human reality behind the curtain
Analyzing the creative shift toward WrestleMania 41, the impact of recent behind-the-scenes …
2 months ago
AEW talent on the verge of a cross-promotion bridge with CMLL
A major AEW talent is nearing a dual-contract deal with CMLL, signaling …
2 months ago
Matt Hardy injury update following TNA chaos
Matt Hardy is nursing a nose injury from a recent TNA match, …
2 months ago
Matt Hardy sidelined following TNA nose injury
Matt Hardy is sidelined indefinitely following a nasal fracture sustained in TNA …
2 months ago
Colten Gunn cleared for AEW return following long-term injury hiatus
Colten Gunn has been medically cleared for an AEW return after a …
2 months ago
John Cena’s final act is becoming a logistical nightmare
John Cena's final run is being cannibalized by scheduling bloat, turning a …
2 months ago
The Hurt Syndicate brings a cold reality to the AEW midcard
Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin have endured a combined 200+ days of …
2 months ago
Cody Rhodes is assembling a new stable to counter Randy Orton's aggression
Cody Rhodes is rumored to be forming a new stable to combat …
2 months ago
The IWC is losing its mind over Hikaru Shida's surprise comeback
Hikaru Shida is finally back on AEW television after a 16-month hiatus, …
2 months ago