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
Drew McIntyre is turning SmackDown into his own personal demolition derby
Drew McIntyre is currently operating in a vacuum of his own making, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
SmackDown is hitting its stride as the road to WrestleMania intensifies
Friday Night SmackDown is finally finding its rhythm as the road to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Carlos Silva is finally winning over the TNA locker room
Carlos Silva took over a TNA locker room defined by cynicism and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Whatever happened to the Million Dollar Son?
Ted DiBiase Jr. was once the golden boy of the WWE's next …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Bella Twins' return to the ring is a masterclass in nostalgia and business
The Bella Twins return to the SmackDown ring with a point to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW Dynamite just proved its core audience is bulletproof
Against the massive shadow of the NCAA tournament, AEW Dynamite just hit …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tama Tonga’s moment of madness proves that professional wrestling is still the wild west
Tama Tonga has been handed a significant fine by WWE management following …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When the Texas Ranger walked the aisle: Remembering Chuck Norris at Survivor Series
From his iconic role as the Special Guest Enforcer at Survivor Series …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why nostalgia is the double-edged sword currently defining wrestling
From Finn Balor's paint to TNA's faction reunions, wrestling is obsessed with …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
JBL’s wrestling regrets go way beyond the win-loss column
JBL’s recent confession about his biggest career regret has nothing to do …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dennis Rodman’s WWE Hall of Fame induction is opening the door for a final ring return
With Dennis Rodman entering the WWE Hall of Fame, speculation is mounting …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Hearn is right to be furious about the state of UFC fighter pay
Eddie Hearn's recent comments on Tom Aspinall's UFC contract have reignited the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The 2026 New Japan Cup final is a collision of two different wrestling worlds
The 2026 New Japan Cup concludes with a clash of generations as …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the modern wrestling landscape is failing its most vital performers
A deep dive into the systemic failures of modern wrestling promotions to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nic Nemeth is turning the indie scene into his personal playground
Nic Nemeth’s return to JCW has injected a new sense of urgency …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk and Roman Reigns are finally set to collide on Raw
The wrestling world is holding its breath as CM Punk and Roman …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the Judgment Day's tag team reign is hitting a breaking point
An in-depth look at the tactical breakdown of the upcoming WWE Tag …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric Bischoff is betting on Monday nights again and it feels like 1996
Eric Bischoff is returning to the Monday night slot that defined his …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
TNA is betting big on Sacramento as momentum builds for the brand
TNA is heading back to Sacramento with a renewed sense of purpose …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jade Cargill is ready to stop posing and start fighting
Jade Cargill is tired of the spectacle and ready for the grind, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago