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
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
Why Carmelo Hayes is a lock to win TNA gold at WWE Backlash
Carmelo Hayes proved his crossover value in London. Now, the WWE-TNA partnership …
2 months, 1 week ago
Wrestling's Unseen Toll: The Reality of Working Hurt
Behind the spectacle of pro wrestling lies a grueling reality of pain …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Candice Michelle's two title wins explain WWE's broken history
A tactical look at how Candice Michelle's contrasting reigns with the Women's …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Cody Rhodes will survive Roman Reigns in the WrestleMania 41 tiebreaker
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns meet for their WrestleMania tiebreaker. A tactical …
2 months, 1 week ago
Giulia's SmackDown admission proves WWE's women are hitting harder than ever
Giulia admitted a stiff hit from Tiffany Stratton caused her to lose …
2 months, 1 week agoKyle Fletcher leaves Collision in a walking boot as the Callis Family crumbles
TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher was seen leaving AEW Collision in a walking …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why wrestling fans are melting down over Roman Reigns' movie career
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, but instead of analyzing the Bloodline …
2 months, 1 week ago
Megan Bayne is circling the wreckage of the Babes of Wrath
Megan Bayne didn't wait long to capitalize on the Babes of Wrath …
2 months, 1 week ago
Megan Bayne is ready to feast on the remains of the Babes of Wrath
AEW Dynasty arrives in Kansas City with the women's division in absolute …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE's WrestleMania 41 card is a massive mess and time is running out
With just 21 days until WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, WWE's creative …
2 months, 1 week ago
Johnny Eblen against Bryan Battle is a brutal tactical puzzle
A deep tactical look at the stylistic clash between Johnny Eblen's suffocating …
2 months, 1 week ago
UFC Seattle just blew the roof off and wrestling fans are losing it
UFC Seattle just delivered 11 finishes and a massive upset, leaving wrestling …
2 months, 1 week ago
When dropping the boss meant taking a real beating on SmackDown
Bully Ray recently admitted he took a physical 'receipt' on SmackDown for …
2 months, 1 week ago
Adesanya faces a brutal reality check against Pyfer in Seattle
Israel Adesanya's elite counter-striking meets Joe Pyfer's terrifying knockout power tonight in …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why WWE politics kept Sid Vicious out of the Hall of Fame for way too long
Sid Vicious is finally being discussed for the WWE Hall of Fame …
2 months, 1 week ago
The reality behind TNA signing Ricky Sosa at Sacrifice
TNA wanted a feel-good moment with Ricky Sosa at Sacrifice, but an …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ricochet vs. the Internet is exactly the feud nobody asked for
The high-flyer is back on his soapbox about online haters, and wrestling …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ricochet's Twitter fingers are about to cost him his AEW push
Ricochet admitted he's been warned about his social media behavior. With AEW …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Penta's MSG title shot proves he's WWE's best recent steal
Penta challenges for gold at Madison Square Garden this Monday, but WWE's …
2 months, 1 week ago