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
We are totally unprepared for John Cena's actual retirement match
After twenty years of begging John Cena to go away, his WrestleMania …
2 months, 2 weeks agoThe Mercedes identity crisis is reaching a breaking point
From the bizarre losing streak of Mercedes Moné to the justified frustration …
2 months, 2 weeks agoBrock Lesnar returns but his focus is clearly elsewhere
Brock Lesnar is back for a paycheck, but the writing is on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Ethan Page and Danhausen's reunion is exactly what WWE needs
Danhausen's chaotic WWE debut at Elimination Chamber just got even weirder after …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWhy FTR has to bury the ghosts of Edge and Christian at Dynasty
FTR vs. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage is the generational showdown we …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Masters finally explains his phantom Intercontinental title run
The Masterpiece recently revealed how backstage politics and a drug test failure …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tony Khan's excitement over Steven Borden points to a major AEW debut
Tony Khan is 'very excited' about Steven Borden, the son of Sting, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Road Dogg to AEW is the rumor that refuses to go away
Jeff Jarrett's recent 'never say never' comments regarding Road Dogg joining AEW …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why WWE is rushing to lock Tiffany Stratton into a massive new contract
WWE is reportedly preparing a massive, multi-year contract extension for Tiffany Stratton …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Untouchable Rise of Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan is putting on a masterclass in how to monopolize television …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAEW Dynasty is a powder keg ready to blow
We are exactly six days away from AEW Dynasty, and the card …
2 months, 2 weeks agoFTR vs Copeland and Cage is the only match that matters at Dynasty
AEW Dynasty features a tag team dream match, but if Tony Khan …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Usos are hitting MLB Opening Night and the internet is losing its mind
Netflix is using Jimmy and Jey Uso to kick off their MLB …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Maple Leaf Pro and ROH just proved Windsor is still a wrestling gold mine
Maple Leaf Pro and ROH just sold out Windsor, proving that Scott …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Young Bucks' WWE praise reveals their own tactical insecurities
The Young Bucks recently acknowledged a WWE tag team as the best …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why WWE is finally running out of excuses to ignore Jim Johnston
Mark Henry is right. Jim Johnston's exclusion from the WWE Hall of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Unselfish 'Giving' Performances in Modern Wrestling History
Kevin Nash recently called Brock Lesnar the most giving performer in the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dustin Rhodes is leaving AEW and his next move is obvious
Dustin Rhodes is slowing down. At 55, his ring IQ is elite, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jon Jones is playing the leverage game and the UFC is finally flinching
Jon Jones has officially passed on the Alex Pereira superfight, proving once …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the internet is suddenly divided over an Aron Stevens WWE return
Aron Stevens (fka Damien Sandow) just signaled he's open to a WWE …
2 months, 2 weeks ago