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
The volatile state of TNA's championship picture
TNA is leaning too heavily on repetitive booking, and the May 28 …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Cody Rhodes is finally talking about his 2016 tunnel of despair
Cody Rhodes is reflecting on his 2016 WWE exit, and the internet …
2 weeks, 3 days agoThe IWC is losing its mind over a pair of plastic dolls
The wrestling internet is in a tailspin over the new Demolition action …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Rhea Ripley is calling out Jade Cargill and the timing is actually perfect
Rhea Ripley is tired of waiting. After calling out Jade Cargill at …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
WWE Clash in Italy has the fanbase in a full-blown civil war
WWE Clash in Italy is looming, and the wrestling community is in …
2 weeks, 4 days agoCM Punk's quiet night out has the internet spiraling for no reason
CM Punk was spotted at dinner, and the internet reacted exactly as …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Fabian Aichner heading to TNA is the exact shake-up the midcard needed
Fabian Aichner, formerly Giovanni Vinci, has jumped to TNA following his WWE …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nikki Storm is coming back to the ring and the IWC is melting down
Nikki Storm is heading back to the indies and the wrestling community …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Brock Lesnar is sticking around and the fans are losing their minds
Brock Lesnar's continued run in WWE has triggered a massive debate between …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
WWE EVOLVE is spinning its wheels in the Performance Center
A look at the latest WWE EVOLVE broadcast, the issues with delayed …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Matt Cardona's independent success demands a proper WWE conclusion
Matt Cardona's masterclass in independent wrestling is over; it's time for him …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why the WWE's heavy schedule is hitting a wall
As of May 28, 2026, WWE is struggling to manage a roster …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi is the heavyweight clash we need right now
Oba Femi faces his career-defining match against Brock Lesnar. I break down …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
WWE is turning Clash in Italy into a nostalgia-fueled fever dream
Breaking down the rumored chaos at WWE Clash in Italy and why …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Gold Standard: Top 10 WWE Moments of the Modern Era
From the shock of the streak ending to the rise of stars …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Could the NWO make a surprise return to WWE programming?
New light has been shed on a scrapped plan to revive the …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Eric Bischoff is wrong about turning Cody Rhodes heel
Eric Bischoff thinks he knows how to book Cody Rhodes, but the …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Brian Myers still isn't over his 2020 WWE exit
Brian Myers opens up about the 2020 WWE releases, revealing the raw …
2 weeks, 4 days agoAEW is playing a dangerous game with their latest TV clips
The reaction to the latest AEW clips is a masterclass in wrestling …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Vision is desperate to survive and Maxxine Dupri is their unlikely life raft
The Vision is in freefall and the inclusion of Maxxine Dupri feels …
2 weeks, 4 days ago