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
Top 10: The Greatest Wrestling Moments of the Modern Era
From the streak ending to shocking returns, we rank the ten most …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty is FTR's last chance to prove the Midnight Express blueprint still works
As the wrestling world mourns the passing of Dennis Condrey, FTR heads …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Rush and Darby Allin exposed AEW's biggest booking flaw
Wednesday's Dynamite go-home show opted for violence over storyline progression. It highlighted …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Darby Allin and Rush just stole the show before AEW Dynasty
Rush and Darby Allin delivered a brutal main event on Dynamite, but …
2 months, 1 week agoConor McGregor's threat to save fighting is just sad at this point
Conor McGregor claims he is returning to the UFC to 'save fighting.' …
2 months, 1 week agoMLW locks down GBOT as roster overhaul continues in Charleston
MLW has officially signed the trio formerly known as Gallus. Joe Coffey, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Dennis Condrey was the mechanic who built modern tag team wrestling
Dennis Condrey's legacy isn't just in the titles he won, but in …
2 months, 1 week ago
A Brooklyn preschool director stole $2.75 million and blew $350K on WWE tickets
In one of the most absurd embezzlement cases in recent memory, a …
2 months, 1 week ago
The numbers behind MJF calling modern indie wrestlers lazy
MJF claims the modern indie generation is lazy, and a deep dive …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW St. Paul attendance shows the promotion is finding its core floor
AEW's St. Paul attendance of 3,428 tickets marks a core consolidation just …
2 months, 1 week ago
Gable Steveson's move to Real American Freestyle makes perfect sense
After failed stints in WWE and the NFL, the Olympic gold medalist …
2 months, 1 week ago
Oba Femi’s main roster jump is the biggest open secret of WrestleMania week
With an MSG appearance booked and AEW clearing out of the Saturday …
2 months, 1 week ago
Hikuleo's WWE debut is the worst-kept secret in the Bloodline Civil War
With Tama Tonga already racking up fines, rumors are intensifying that NJPW …
2 months, 1 week ago
Bully Ray demands WWE Hall of Fame spot for Midnight Express after Condrey's passing
Following the passing of tag team legend Dennis Condrey, WWE Hall of …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Bloodline Is Unraveling Faster Than WWE Can Control It
Tama Tonga's recent fine is a public admission that Solo Sikoa's version …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Ospreay Anomaly: A Statistical Rift in the Don Callis Family
Will Ospreay's near-80% singles win rate in AEW casts a long shadow, …
2 months, 1 week ago
The $350,000 WWE ticket heist is a warning for WrestleMania 41
A Brooklyn preschool director allegedly spent $350,000 on WWE tickets, revealing the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ronda Rousey's AEW arrival is a calculated middle finger to TKO
Ronda Rousey's debut vlog after her AEW Revolution appearance makes it clear: …
2 months, 1 week ago
Daniel Moody’s passing is a stark reminder of the wrestling family burden
The passing of Daniel 'DJ Pringle' Moody, son of the legendary Paul …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Most Crucial Matchups Defining the WrestleMania 41 Season
From AJ Lee's historic return to John Cena's final ride, we rank …
2 months, 1 week ago