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
Why fans are completely divided on RVD and the AJ Styles AEW tease
Chris Jericho revealed AEW tried to sign AJ Styles, and RVD rejected …
2 months, 1 week ago
Dominik Mysterio will be WWE Champion by the end of the year
Karl Anderson called it, and the writing is on the wall. Dominik …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why the 'Every Match is a Dance' Crowd is Both Right and Completely Wrong
A former WWE star claims the company is in trouble because matches …
2 months, 1 week ago
Cody Rhodes is dropping the title at WrestleMania 41 and we all know it
Cody Rhodes is heavily favored to retain against the Bloodline at WrestleMania …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why WWE's 2026 Hall of Fame class is mathematically untouchable
A deep dive into the 478-day reigns, TV ratings, and win percentages …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: AEW Dream Scenarios for AJ Styles Following WWE Exit
AJ Styles has called it a career in WWE, but Chris Jericho …
2 months, 1 week ago
SmackDown is running out of time to fix the Bloodline's WrestleMania problem
With just 23 days until WrestleMania 41, tonight's SmackDown is the ultimate …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE taking SNME to Madison Square Garden is a massive flex
From WWE flexing their capital by booking Madison Square Garden for SNME, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tama Tonga is back in the doghouse, and the internet is tearing itself apart
SmackDown star Tama Tonga was hit with a hefty WWE fine over …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Ubereem Era was the peak of MMA and I'm tired of pretending it wasn't
Alistair Overeem is finally breaking his silence on PEDs in MMA. We …
2 months, 1 week agoTNA is actually cooking and it is making me deeply uncomfortable
TNA is hitting its stride on AMC. From Mike Santana's psychological war …
2 months, 1 week ago
Buff Bagwell on TNA is the chaos we actually deserve in 2026
Buff Bagwell shocked the wrestling world with an appearance on TNA iMPACT!, …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty: The Battle for Dominance in Jacksonville Beckons
AEW Dynasty this Sunday feels like a turning point, with major championship …
2 months, 1 week agoAEW Just Made Collision The Most Important Show of the Year
AEW has booked a final, high-stakes confrontation between Will Ospreay and Bryan …
2 months, 1 week agoTNA Impact just set the stage for a massive Sacrifice
TNA Impact's go-home show for Sacrifice delivered tag team chaos and main …
2 months, 1 week ago
Kyle Fletcher is done living in Will Ospreay's shadow
Kyle Fletcher is spiraling. After calling AEW All In Texas 'one of …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41's Night One Shocker: Heyman's Betrayal and Rollins's New Reign
Paul Heyman is set to betray Roman Reigns and CM Punk at …
2 months, 1 week agoThe Rock is a Disney Legend now and it is the ultimate Final Boss flex
The Rock is officially a Disney Legend, proving that the 'Final Boss' …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Wrestling’s Greenest Moments, Money & Stars
From rookie mistakes to the color of cash, we're ranking the Top …
2 months, 1 week ago
Jinder Mahal's big regret and the AEW rumors have fans losing their minds
Jinder Mahal finally admits he was stale during his WWE title run, …
2 months, 1 week ago