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
Allentown's resurgence reveals the enduring draw of regional wrestling
With a 14% increase in turnout for veteran-led regional shows, the math …
2 months ago
WWE moves to tighten wellness oversight as veteran injury rates hold steady
A deep dive into WWE's evolving medical standards, historical injury management, and …
2 months ago
Dominik Mysterio's future in WWE is reaching a breaking point
Is Dominik Mysterio's career in WWE at a crossroads? Analyzing the fallout …
2 months agoDrew McIntyre is playing a dangerous game with his own momentum
Drew McIntyre's recent comments suggest he's trusting the process, but trusting the …
2 months ago
Nate Diaz needs an endgame that isn't Conor McGregor
Nate Diaz wants a UFC return, but he's closing the door on …
2 months ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 feels like a booking identity crisis
AEW Dynasty 2026 is relying on high-spot gymnastics to cover up a …
2 months ago
Cody Rhodes podcast saga reveals a shift in corporate control
Cody Rhodes' shelved podcast series reveals the limits of talent freedom in …
2 months agoWhen MVP had to teach Vince McMahon how to be cool
The story of MVP explaining the term 'baller' to Vince McMahon is …
2 months ago
TNA is bleeding talent at the worst possible time
TNA's Knockouts division is suffering a talent drain that threatens the long-term …
2 months ago
TNA is getting weird again and the fans are actually here for it
TNA is back at it with a weirdly booked Thursday night broadcast, …
2 months ago
Top 10: Surgical Setbacks That Changed Wrestling History
Josh Alexander's recent surgery joins a long, brutal history of wrestlers heading …
2 months ago
Mercedes Moné's AEW absence drags on as internal confusion mounts
Mercedes Moné remains sidelined following her January 7 TBS Championship loss, with …
2 months ago
Why the WWE Hall of Fame needs a reality check
Between Jim Ross calling out Hall of Fame politics and legends complaining …
2 months ago
Myles Borne and the narrative trap of the NXT North American titleholder
Myles Borne is failing to separate himself from the shadow of Randy …
2 months ago
NXT is making a massive gamble on the Stand & Deliver main event
Robert Stone's decision to book a triple threat match at Stand & …
2 months ago
Drew McIntyre and the grind of the 40-year-old wrestling veteran
Drew McIntyre is at a career inflection point, balancing the physical reality …
2 months ago
When the wrestling kayfabe wall actually hits a dead end
Drew McIntyre is drawing a hard line in the sand regarding CM …
2 months agoAEW Dynasty is the company's biggest risk since All In
AEW returns to form this Sunday in Vancouver. With Omega vs. MJF …
2 months ago
LA Knight is burning the bridge between WWE and influencer culture
LA Knight's confrontational tactics on a recent livestream highlight a growing divide …
2 months ago
WWE's obsession with phantom booking is a massive waste of airtime
We are less than three weeks from WrestleMania 41, so naturally, the …
2 months ago