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
TNA Xplosion highlights the shallow depth of the midcard
A sharp look at the latest TNA Xplosion, where technical prowess struggles …
1 week, 2 days ago
Big Damo and Nikki Storm buying PROGRESS and DEFY is a massive gamble
Analyzing the acquisition of PROGRESS and DEFY by Big Damo and Nikki …
1 week, 2 days ago
Tiffany Stratton is positioning herself for a massive jump in the hierarchy
Tiffany Stratton's recent composure in the face of live production mishaps is …
1 week, 2 days agoDanhausen has officially conquered the NBA and we should be terrified
The Danhausen Curse has claimed the Cavs, and honestly, are you even …
1 week, 2 days ago
Paul Wight and the diminishing returns of the heavyweight attraction
Analyzing the shift from heavyweight attraction matches to modern technical efficiency in …
1 week, 2 days ago
Danhausen is the most efficient merchandise mover in WWE right now
Danhausen moves merch with 14% higher engagement than his peers while appearing …
1 week, 2 days ago
Matt Hardy’s quest for a final tag team showdown vs Copeland and Cage
Matt Hardy is chasing a final encounter with AEW tag champions Adam …
1 week, 2 days ago
NXT's summer reshuffle is a high-stakes gamble on fresh talent
NXT is poised for a significant talent influx, but the underlying booking …
1 week, 2 days ago
Bron Breakker and Austin Theory inherit a messy tag team situation
Logan Paul’s triceps injury forces a clumsy adjustment in the tag division. …
1 week, 2 days ago
Buddy Matthews heading home to WSW is the move we all needed
Buddy Matthews is taking his talents back to WSW for a massive …
1 week, 2 days ago
WWE gambles on tournament density as exhaustion looms
WWE is betting on tournament fatigue with the latest King and Queen …
1 week, 2 days ago
Raw heads to Italy with a massive blind spot
Raw arrives at its final stop before Clash in Italy with a …
1 week, 3 days agoAEW's Double or Nothing left us with more questions than answers
AEW's latest pay-per-view lived up to the chaos we expect from the …
1 week, 3 days ago
Top 10: The Most Impactful Returns in Modern WWE
Ranking the most impactful returns and comebacks in current professional wrestling, from …
1 week, 3 days ago
Top 10: The Week in Wrestling – May 2026
The Tokyo memorial shows define the week, but HOG delivered the high-impact …
1 week, 3 days ago
Cody Rhodes and Gunther heat up SmackDown ahead of next week
Cody Rhodes and Gunther dial up the tension while the mid-card shuffles …
1 week, 3 days ago
Nic Nemeth is treating WWE like an ex-girlfriend and fans are loving it
Nic Nemeth compared his surprise WWE tournament return for John Cena to …
1 week, 4 days ago
Top 10: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Moments
WWE resurrected Saturday Night's Main Event with a high-stakes broadcast from Fort …
1 week, 4 days ago
Where is Malakai Black signing next after his shock WWE release?
One month after his shock WWE release, the Dutch striker is the …
1 week, 4 days ago
NXT is celebrating a tiny ratings bump but the booking is still a mess
WWE NXT is celebrating a minor ratings bounce, but behind the scenes …
1 week, 4 days ago