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
Bianca Belair is 100% right to call out AI creep culture
Bianca Belair is right to call out fans misusing AI. Parasocial obsession …
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Bad Ass Construction Worker forced to sit out after JCW post-match scuffle
Bad Ass Construction Worker is sidelined following a post-match scuffle at a …
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TNA is fumbling the ball with the Myla Grace departure
Myla Grace asked for and received her release from TNA, further proving …
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Top 10: Defining Pro-Wrestling Moments of the Last Year
From referee strikes to digital privacy fights, we break down the ten …
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SmackDown is stalling just before the King of the Ring finals
SmackDown’s reliance on repetitive tournament brackets leaves the show feeling hollow despite …
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WWE producers are hiding in plain sight
Analyzing the shift of WWE talents into production roles and how it …
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The Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio circus has fans hitting their limit
The Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio storyline is hitting a wall, and …
1 week, 2 days agoThe wrestling world moves on: Life after Hulk Hogan
The official report on Hulk Hogan's passing closes a contentious chapter for …
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The entitlement paradox: Why wrestling fans and stars remain at odds
The debate over wrestler boundaries has veered into dangerous territory. It is …
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Fabian Aichner to TNA feels like the perfect reset for a veteran talent
Fabian Aichner is looking toward TNA, providing a much-needed injection of technical …
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King of the Ring tournament chaos creates major booking nightmare for WWE
As the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments progress, the high-impact …
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Indi Hartwell is navigating a career reset after a turbulent WWE exit
Indi Hartwell is adjusting to life after her November 2024 WWE release, …
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Finn Balor is smart to steer clear of the octagon
Finn Balor is choosing the ring over the cage, and it is …
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When the boss says no, you don't keep asking
A former WWE talent is crying foul about being held back, but …
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Raquel Rodriguez is moving on and the internet is absolutely split
Raquel Rodriguez advances in the Queen of the Ring tournament, but the …
1 week, 2 days agoMajor League Pro Wrestling faces health crisis ahead of Canadian debut
Major League Pro Wrestling faces a crisis ahead of its Canadian debut …
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SmackDown in Bologna signals an aggressive shake-up for the women's division
Analyzing the strategic fallout of the Giulia and Kiana James split in …
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King and Queen of the Ring brackets reveal a structural issue in SmackDown
A tactical analysis of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament …
1 week, 2 days agoChad Gable injury update following Friday night's SmackDown incident
Chad Gable appeared to suffer a knee injury on the June 5 …
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Sol Ruca’s title win is the blueprint for WWE’s next generation
Sol Ruca’s recent title victory is more than a title change; it …
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