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
Cody Rhodes and Gunther take the main event spotlight in Paris
Cody Rhodes and Gunther square off in Paris tonight. I analyze the …
1 week, 6 days ago
Carlito’s retirement talk has the internet split wide open
The wrestling internet is buzzing about Carlito's retirement plans, so I broke …
1 week, 6 days ago
AEW needs more than nostalgia to keep its momentum
Reflecting on five years of history, AEW's current pacing and booking trends …
1 week, 6 days ago
Royce Keys to WWE: The latest target in Roman Reigns' warpath
Roman Reigns has set his sights on Royce Keys post-Clash in Italy. …
1 week, 6 days ago
Oba Femi injury status following heavy-duty Clash In Italy loss
Oba Femi is sidelined following a physically taxing loss to Brock Lesnar …
1 week, 6 days ago
Eric Bischoff's nWo ghost still hangs over modern booking
Eric Bischoff's candid reflections on the nWo era reveal the fatal flaws …
1 week, 6 days ago
Security lapses and the Roman Reigns problem in Turin
The clash in Italy was marred by a significant security failure following …
1 week, 6 days agoForbidden Door 2026 is a powder keg we didn't see coming
Forbidden Door 2026 is here to break the monotony of the modern …
1 week, 6 days agoClash at the Castle 2026 is either a masterclass or a total train wreck
The UK crowd is hungry, but WWE's tendency to book safe, predictable …
1 week, 6 days agoClash at the Castle 2026 is a booking disaster waiting to happen
Clash at the Castle 2026 is a bloated mess with one great …
1 week, 6 days ago
The King and Queen of the Ring chaos is peak WWE booking
The 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are off to …
1 week, 6 days ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Professional Wrestling
A rapid-fire breakdown of the most pivotal moments in wrestling history, ranked …
1 week, 6 days ago
Paul Walter Hauser’s Hollywood run is keeping him out of the ring
Paul Walter Hauser has been absent from wrestling, but it's not a …
1 week, 6 days agoChad Gable’s career trajectory is finally getting the film treatment
Chad Gable’s upcoming documentary is a long-overdue deep dive into the technical …
1 week, 6 days ago
The churn rate of the modern wrestling roster is hitting record levels
The current churn rate suggests 85% of developmental talent won't reach two …
1 week, 6 days ago
Kevin Owens' future in question following WWE Clash in Italy absence
Kevin Owens is openly expressing frustration with his current lack of creative …
1 week, 6 days ago
Raw main event setup signals trouble for the title picture
A sharp look at tonight's Raw main event and the booking issues …
1 week, 6 days ago
WWE’s Mexico expansion could lead to booking friction with CMLL
WWE is pushing into Mexico with a strategy to challenge CMLL, but …
1 week, 6 days ago
Cody Rhodes sidelined with torn pectoral tendon following PLE main event
Cody Rhodes will undergo surgery for a Grade 3 pectoral tear, sidelining …
2 weeks ago
Alba Fyre and the post-WWE career pivot
Alba Fyre is weighing her options post-WWE and the whispers surrounding a …
2 weeks ago