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
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 agoChris Jericho injury update forces major AEW shuffle
Chris Jericho is sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle, forcing a major …
2 months ago
Vince McMahon allegations shift focus toward executive oversight
Janel Grant's latest court filing against Vince McMahon presents a systemic failure …
2 months ago
Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 needs more than just a victory lap
Cody Rhodes needs to evolve beyond the babyface trope, and WrestleMania 41 …
2 months ago
Top 10: Finn Balor Career Milestones and Moments
Finn Balor is an elite technician whose career has transitioned from global …
2 months ago
Renato Moicano faces a tactical trap against Chris Duncan
Renato Moicano faces Chris Duncan this weekend, and the tactical battle hinges …
2 months ago
Trick Williams faces a sink or swim moment at WrestleMania 41
Trick Williams is stepping into the spotlight at WrestleMania 41, but Booker …
2 months ago
Chris Jericho's injury timeline puts AEW's momentum to the test
Chris Jericho is sidelined with a pectoral injury, forcing AEW to rethink …
2 months ago
Roman Reigns (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "After I beat you, I'm going to make sure that you're alone in life, but it's okay. I'm going to b..."
Roman Reigns on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on The Shield origin …
2 months ago
Roman Reigns (Busted Open Radio): "You're gonna retire me? You're gonna retire CM Punk? Well brother you just made the list. You wen..."
Roman Reigns on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Intercontinental Championship change, …
2 months ago
CM Punk (POST Wrestling): "I've got to carry your bullshit to wrestlemania... I'm going to put you on one of those Cena reti..."
CM Punk on POST Wrestling: key quotes on Penta wins Intercontinental Championship, …
2 months ago
Rob McCarron (Voices of Wrestling): "I think this is your kickoff to LA Knight versus Brock Lesnar, and I think LA Knight delivers Pau..."
Rob McCarron on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on CM Punk vs. …
2 months ago
Robert Stone (Busted Open Radio): "Bobby Roode is being groomed to be the guy. Like, when Michael Hayes leaves, Bobby's going to pro..."
Robert Stone on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Backstage roles, NXT …
2 months ago
Host (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill were shooting on each other on Fightful Select and their WrestleMani..."
Host on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on NXT storylines, Stand and …
2 months ago
WWE playing with fire by dropping Vince McMahon's name
WWE is testing the waters with controversial references to the past, but …
2 months ago
AJ Francis (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I heard at the time that he [Santos Escobar] got re-signed, they wanted him real bad, and I was t..."
AJ Francis on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Backstage leaks/journalism, Wrestling …
2 months ago
Kenny (Inside The Ropes): "According to an update from PW Insider, another update from WrestlePuris, another update from Fig..."
Kenny on Inside The Ropes: key quotes on WWE Hall of Fame, …
2 months ago
Ross (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Rhea Ripley herself suggested there was genuine animosity by stating, 'Not having fun, not friend..."
Ross on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on WWE Hall of Fame 2026, …
2 months ago
Bruce Prichard (Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard): "Vader didn't come as Vader when he came in. He was a shell of that guy and never could get his gr..."
Bruce Prichard on Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard: key quotes on …
2 months ago
Wei Ting (POST Wrestling): "I think we could say now in Cody Rhodes versus Randy Orton. They're going the one-on-one directio..."
Wei Ting on POST Wrestling: key quotes on Johnny Gargano WWE status, …
2 months ago