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
Mark Henry's salmon jacket still haunts the art of the wrestling swerve
Mark Henry recently revealed who was in the loop for his legendary …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Injury Reports Defining the WrestleMania 2026 Season
From Josh Alexander's surgery shocker to Lexis King's concussion, we rank the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Industry-Shifting Moments in Wrestling History
From the legal shifts in DC to the death of the Monday …
2 months, 1 week agoWhy Cody Rhodes is completely mismanaging his final 20 days
With exactly 20 days until WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes is wasting time …
2 months, 1 week ago
Maycee Barber’s memory loss in Seattle is the final blow for 'The Future' hype train
Maycee Barber's brutal loss in Seattle and her subsequent admission of memory …
2 months, 1 week ago
AAA Rey de Reyes week three exposes the tactical flaws of modern lucha
Week three of the Rey de Reyes tournament delivered incredible in-ring tactical …
2 months, 1 week agoCody Rhodes is walking into a Bloodline trap at WrestleMania 41
Cody Rhodes has been a dominant WWE Champion for two years, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Sami Zayn's shock US Title win spells trouble for Carmelo Hayes
Sami Zayn's shock United States Championship win over Carmelo Hayes scrambles the …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 is the tactical reset Tony Khan needs tonight
AEW Dynasty 2026 hits Kansas City tonight as the shadow of WrestleMania …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Jade Cargill Moments That Changed Everything
With WrestleMania 41 just weeks away, Jade Cargill's heel turn and alliance …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Road to WrestleMania 41 just hit a massive physical wall
The wrestling world is reeling after a 48-hour injury wave. Nikki Bella’s …
2 months, 1 week agoMarc Mero is right about Sable, and WWE needs to stop pretending otherwise
Marc Mero says his ex-wife belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame, …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE is trademarking a 'Membership Club' and fans are already terrified
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, WWE has filed a new trademark for a …
2 months, 1 week ago
BOSJ 33 announcements expose NJPW's desperate need for fresh blood
NJPW is drip-feeding entrants for Best of the Super Juniors 33, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Steve Maclin gave us a massive scare at Sacrifice and the internet is divided
TNA Sacrifice ended in a controversial no-contest after Steve Maclin suffered a …
2 months, 1 week ago
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2 months, 1 week ago
Lexis King's concussion return is make-or-break for his NXT run
Lexis King has been cleared to return after a recent concussion. With …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Kruel stabbing at Ruthless Pro Wrestling is a massive wake-up call
As new details emerge from the shocking stabbing incident at RPW Omega, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Kyle Fletcher’s injury just threw AEW Dynasty into total chaos
The TNT Champion was spotted in a walking boot just 24 hours …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brock Lesnar's absence is a family decision, not a medical one
Brock Lesnar is missing WrestleMania 41, but the former champion isn't dealing …
2 months, 1 week ago