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
WWE can no longer afford to treat Riyadh events as side quests
The evolution of the Riyadh events from exhibition to essential lore marks …
1 week, 2 days ago
Maven to AEW rumors heating up as frustration with Triple H boils over
Maven is publicly airing grievances against Triple H, fueling speculation of a …
1 week, 2 days ago
Jonathan Gresham is building a new indie powerhouse on MyAEW
Jonathan Gresham is taking a bet on the purity of technical wrestling …
1 week, 2 days ago
Thekla’s scorched earth strategy points toward a permanent AEW jump
Thekla has burned every bridge with STARDOM following a series of on-air …
1 week, 2 days ago
King of the Ring 2026: Why the community is already losing its mind
The King of the Ring 2026 is here, and the online reaction …
1 week, 2 days ago
TNA is playing with fire in the Wicked Garden
TNA tried a revolutionary 'Wicked Garden' match this week, and the results …
1 week, 3 days ago
Orange Cassidy’s homecoming signifies a recalibration for Beyond Wrestling
Orange Cassidy’s return to Beyond Wrestling is more than a nostalgia act; …
1 week, 3 days ago
The growing irrelevance of WWE Main Event
WWE Main Event offers a window into the company's struggle to find …
1 week, 3 days agoWWE killing the indie fun is a bad look for everyone involved
Pulling talent from indie shows is corporate insecurity at its finest, and …
1 week, 3 days ago
Beyond Wrestling faces an immediate roster crisis in Cranston
MJF's knee injury forces a 3-for-1 replacement strategy at Beyond Wrestling, highlighting …
1 week, 3 days ago
Seth Rollins faces uphill recovery as injury timeline stretches
Seth Rollins is sidelined with a complex injury as his rivalry with …
1 week, 3 days ago
NXT Heritage Cup status in limbo as championship list purged
The NXT Heritage Cup has been scrubbed from official records. We look …
1 week, 3 days ago
Logan Paul faces reality after tearing his tricep in May
Logan Paul confirms his tricep tear occurred on May 23rd, forcing an …
1 week, 3 days ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of Mid-2026
A deep dive into the top moments of 2026, breaking down why …
1 week, 3 days ago
Ric Flair is telling fans to get a job and Twitter is losing its mind
Ric Flair is back in the headlines after going on a wild …
1 week, 3 days ago
Sheamus and the attrition rate of WWE mainstays
With 189 days out of the ring, Sheamus faces a statistical challenge …
1 week, 3 days ago
AAA Noche de Los Grandes is a high-stakes gamble in the desert
A sharp look at the June 6 AAA event, where tactical booking …
1 week, 3 days agoJim Ross is right to be worried about WWE's legal drama
Jim Ross is sounding the alarm on WWE's legal situation, and history …
1 week, 3 days agoAEW has a massive MJF-sized hole in their summer booking plans
Maxwell Jacob Friedman is sidelined, and AEW's lack of reliable, high-tier depth …
1 week, 3 days ago
LA Knight's Rumble elimination of Lesnar remains a booking anomaly
LA Knight's solo elimination of Brock Lesnar in the 2026 Rumble stands …
1 week, 4 days ago