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
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
Tom (Cultaholic Wrestling): "There's a lot of talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin maybe doing one last match at WrestleMania 20..."
Tom on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on Crash Holly WWE release, Stone …
2 months ago
Alex Pawlowski (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I wonder if David Finley is going to feel like that in a couple of weeks because I feel like he m..."
Alex Pawlowski on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on WWE booking philosophy, …
2 months ago
Adam Silverstein (Getting Over Wrestling Podcast): "Cody Rhodes winning back the WWE Championship over Drew McIntyre in the main event of SmackDown o..."
Adam Silverstein on Getting Over Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on WWE PLE …
2 months ago
Harley Paget (Grit & Glitter): "Did you see the backlash to AEW signing The Inspiration? The embarrassing AEW tryhards on Blue Sk..."
Harley Paget on Grit & Glitter: key quotes on Ring of Honor …
2 months ago
Christina (Women's Wrestling Talk): "It's so crazy as a referee and as a wrestler you have to hear the rest the referee tell you what ..."
Christina on Women's Wrestling Talk: key quotes on WWE creative burnout, Pat …
2 months ago
Steve Austin (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Because I won the Royal Rumble, Shawn Michaels' ass still belongs to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Whe..."
Steve Austin on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on DX parody of Bill …
2 months ago
Mike Gilbert (Voices of Wrestling): "I was in Atlanta on Friday. I went to the TNA taping. A couple weeks ago I was tweeting about No ..."
Mike Gilbert on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on TNA backstage access, …
2 months ago
Jim Cornette (Jim Cornette Experience): "They're burning out their fan base in every way, in every conceivable way. This is not just us tr..."
Jim Cornette on Jim Cornette Experience: key quotes on Jade Cargill's development, …
2 months agoAEW is throwing spaghetti at the wall to save their Dynamite rating
Chris Jericho is back, but the booking is still a mess; it …
2 months ago
Jim Ross (Grilling JR with Jim Ross): "As far as Steve having another match, I don't see it. He's trying to take care of himself health-..."
Jim Ross on Grilling JR with Jim Ross: key quotes on Ring …
2 months ago
AEW is stumbling into WrestleMania season with a weak hand
AEW's latest Dynamite highlights show a creative team that seems asleep at …
2 months agoAEW needs more than nostalgia to reverse its TV ratings trend
AEW's reliance on surprise returns shows diminishing returns, with a 14% drop …
2 months ago
Chris Jericho (Busted Open Radio): "Here I am in the parking garage of the MTS Center in Winnipeg. It is 6:50 and in 10 minutes I'm g..."
Chris Jericho on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Chris Jericho AEW …
2 months ago
Andrew Pisano (Whats Wrong with Wrestling): "I think Cody turns heel at Mania. He fucking better. I think he kicks Orton in the balls and hits..."
Andrew Pisano on Whats Wrong with Wrestling: key quotes on The Bloodline …
2 months ago
Conrad Thompson (What Happened When with Tony Schiavone): "If Hangman does not succeed in his quest to become the AEW champion again, he won't challenge for..."
Conrad Thompson on What Happened When with Tony Schiavone: key quotes on …
2 months ago
Sean Ross Sapp (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I've never made a dime with my brother, I've never made a dime with my dad, and I've almost paid ..."
Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on AEW Revolution …
2 months ago
Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling: "Finn Balor, after 1,372 days, is out of the Judgment Day."
Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling: key quotes on Judgment Day breakup, Judgment …
2 months ago
Adam Silverstein (Getting Over Wrestling Podcast): "With Paul Heyman knocked out from the vision that could be temporary obviously and it's possible ..."
Adam Silverstein on Getting Over Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on NXT PLE …
2 months ago
John Pollock (POST Wrestling): "The story came up after the weekend show and it was confirmed to be by somebody on the WWE side t..."
John Pollock on POST Wrestling: key quotes on WWE long-term strategy, AEW/Paramount/WBD …
2 months ago