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
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
The Second Act of CM Punk
CM Punk has traded his scorched-earth persona for the role of a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The shadow Maxwell Jacob Friedman casts over professional wrestling
Maxwell Jacob Friedman has reached the height of his career, but his …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10: AEW Moments Defining the 2026 Spring Surge
A deep dive into the 10 moments defining AEW's volatile, high-impact spring …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
John Cena is haunting the PC and the internet is losing its mind
John Cena is back at the Performance Center, and the internet is …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Kyle Fletcher’s road to recovery highlights wrestling's dark side
Kyle Fletcher’s return to AEW provides a look at the psychological toll …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
MJF is playing the wrestling industry like a fiddle and losing the locker room
MJF is talking a big game about AEW's survival, but the constant …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Brooke Hogan is keeping the spotlight on the questions surrounding Hulk's passing
Brooke Hogan is raising serious questions about the medical documentation and witness …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
AEW's young talent must define their identity beyond the buzz
AEW athletes like Max Caster and Nick Wayne are shaking up their …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Bryan Danielson's exit from the ring is a failure of AEW's long-term planning
Bryan Danielson's move to the broadcast booth is a signal that his …
2 weeks, 5 days agoNXT injury updates and the fallout from the latest PC sessions
NXT is navigating a period of preventative injury management at the Performance …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Sherilyn Guerrero is done chasing ghosts
Sherilyn Guerrero is actively rejecting the pressure to act as a legacy …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
John Cena's retirement transition hits the training mat
John Cena spent five hours coaching at Seth Rollins' academy, marking a …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
New Japan Pro-Wrestling faces an identity crisis after Bushiroad exit
Bushiroad's exit from New Japan Pro-Wrestling signifies a shift from creative expansion …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Japanese indie wrestling is firing on all cylinders right now
From the madness of the OPW tournament to Laredo Kid's banger on …
2 weeks, 5 days agoThe Culling faces a fracture as NXT builds toward its next cycle
The Culling is showing cracks, and Tony D'Angelo's reliance on external interference …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Top 10: Most Significant Moments of the 2026 Wrestling Spring
Technical efficiency and high-tempo booking dominated the wrestling world this spring. Ranking …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Effy turned the Horseshoe into a neon-soaked rebellion
Effy’s Big Gay Las Vegas 2026 wasn't just a wrestling show; it …
2 weeks, 5 days ago