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
Forbidden Door 2026 is becoming a landing pad for international talent
Forbidden Door 2026 is poised to be a major talent acquisition event …
23 hours ago
Danhausen’s weird influence on the Knicks is getting out of hand
Danhausen is being treated like a lucky charm for the New York …
23 hours ago
Top 10: Most Surprising Moments in Wrestling History
A deep dive into the 10 most shocking moments in wrestling history, …
1 day, 1 hour ago
WWE’s iron grip on independent talent is a strategic miscalculation
WWE's decision to pull Aaron Rourke from独立 events marks a regressive shift …
1 day, 3 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the Modern Era
From the Montreal Screwjob to the rise of AEW, we rank the …
1 day, 4 hours ago
Raj Dhesi and the reality of the forgotten mid-card grind
Raj Dhesi's career provides a masterclass in the difference between holding a …
1 day, 4 hours ago
Kota Ibushi injury update points to long road ahead
Kota Ibushi remains sidelined with a serious injury, with reports indicating that …
1 day, 5 hours ago
Jade Cargill needs to find her rhythm beyond the physical spectacle
Jade Cargill’s physical presence is unmatched, but recent technical errors and pacing …
1 day, 6 hours ago
Mike Santana is holding TNA together while the rest of the show stumbles
Mike Santana is the only thing keeping TNA from a total collapse, …
1 day, 9 hours ago
Why NXT remains the tactical heartbeat of professional wrestling
NXT's recent booking proves that technical urgency and calculated risk are still …
1 day, 11 hours ago
The math behind the Paramount-WBD-AEW merger
The DOJ has approved the Paramount-Skydance-WBD merger, putting AEW's television future under …
1 day, 16 hours agoCody Rhodes and the creative ceiling on Friday nights
Friday night wrestling has become an exercise in polished stagnation. Despite top-tier …
1 day, 16 hours ago
Rey Fenix is putting his gold on the line faster than expected
Rey Fenix is putting his newly won AAA Cruiserweight title on the …
1 day, 18 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Ring History
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in wrestling, led …
1 day, 18 hours ago
Maria Kanellis and the cold reality of WWE letting people go
Maria Kanellis contrasts her 2010 WWE release with the 2020 mass firings, …
1 day, 20 hours ago
AAA invades SmackDown tonight as Rey Fenix brings gold to WWE
Rey Fenix defends his AAA Cruiserweight gold against Axiom on tonight's SmackDown. …
1 day, 20 hours ago
Vince McMahon’s legal nightmare is heading behind closed doors
The legal drama between Vince McMahon, Janel Grant, and WWE is heading …
1 day, 21 hours ago
The boardroom fallout is overshadowing the ring work
Behind-the-scenes legal battles and deposition leaks continue to cast a shadow over …
1 day, 23 hours ago
WWE ID talent pulls turn the June 20 independent circuit into a mess
WWE's decision to pull ID talent from independent shows on June 20 …
2 days ago
JBL needs to settle down about the shareholder suit
JBL is taking shots at shareholders, but the focus needs to be …
2 days ago