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
Swerve Strickland's moment of truth arrives at Double or Nothing 2026
As AEW prepares for Double or Nothing 2026, the collision between Jon …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
WWE is betting its growth on a 22 percent surge in Hispanic viewership
WWE's acquisition of AAA has triggered a 22% surge in Hispanic viewership, …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
How Danhausen hijacked the NBA playoffs with a single finger
WWE's resident ghoul cast a spell on the Cleveland Cavaliers, proving that …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Injury Report: Tracking physical tolls across a busy May wrestling weekend
A deep look at the physical toll of mid-May wrestling events, analyzing …
3 weeks, 5 days agoAlex Kane's expiring contract is the first big test for the new MLW TV era
With MLW Fusion returning to beIN Sports and YouTube, the promotion faces …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
WWE Raw ratings are cratering and the post-Mania high is officially over
WWE Raw viewership is in a freefall following WrestleMania 41. With the …
3 weeks, 6 days agoAEW’s Target Field stadium gamble is exactly the risk they needed to take
Tony Khan's decision to book a baseball stadium in Minnesota is a …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
WWE's tag team division is about to get completely gutted
WWE is treating its tag team division like a bloated codebase. With …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
DarkState's betrayal of Saquon Shugars guarantees a long medical fallout
DarkState exiled Saquon Shugars after failing to capture the NXT Tag Team …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Wrestle Magic 2 is set, but Noah's grueling schedule is a medical disaster
Pro Wrestling Noah has announced Wrestle Magic 2 for June 15 at …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Top 10: aew
MJF scorched the earth this week, calling CM Punk an 'incredible professional' …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Darby Allin is carrying the weight of AEW into Double or Nothing
Four days out from Double or Nothing, Tony Khan's 'Ultimate Fighting Champion' …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Why MJF is the only reason to watch Double or Nothing this weekend
With AEW Double or Nothing just five days away, MJF is the …
3 weeks, 6 days agoWrestling Holds Its Breath as Marty Jannetty Faces Another Health Crisis
A formal statement confirms former WWE star Marty Jannetty is facing major …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cena checked the math and realised his body was lying to him
The 16-time champion didn't retire because of an injury or a lack …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Moxley and the Death Riders are set to turn Las Vegas into a crime scene
AEW Double or Nothing 2026 is five days away, and Jon Moxley’s …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu in Italy is the Bloodline's violent endgame
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are set for Tribal Combat at WWE …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
The internet needs to stop making up Tiffany Stratton fan fiction
Tiffany Stratton finally shut down the bizarre rumors surrounding Giovanni Vinci's departure …
3 weeks, 6 days agoFinn Balor is finally saying the quiet part out loud
Finn Balor finally admitted that his legendary road career cost him his …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Mark Henry crowned Blake Monroe a wrestlers' wrestler and fans are divided
Blake Monroe finally hit the main roster, and Mark Henry immediately praised …
3 weeks, 6 days ago