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
Tiffany Stratton fires back at cosmetic surgery rumors
WWE star Tiffany Stratton is aggressively shutting down fan speculation that her …
4 weeks ago
ROH's Supercard of Honor math doesn't add up
Ring of Honor managed 15 matches at Supercard of Honor, but the …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Santino Marella teasing a WWE return in Italy makes perfect sense
With WWE heading to Turin on May 31, Santino Marella is pitching …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event is a direct warning shot at AEW
Tonight's Monday Night Raw is the final stop before Saturday Night's Main …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Tony Khan is playing a dangerous game of rope-a-dope with WWE
Tony Khan is changing his tune. With AEW TV rights negotiations on …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Top Moments of 2026 So Far
From the raw emotion of John Cena's farewell to the chaotic build …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Garrett Borden's RWA victory and the brutal reality of wrestling royalty
Sting's son picked up another victory at the Rhodes Wrestling Academy, but …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10 Moments WWE Creative Ruined A Good Idea
Sidney Akeem recently admitted his Scrypts character failed because of 'too many …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Mr. Thomas leaving MLW is a massive missed opportunity for Court Bauer
Mr. Thomas is officially a free agent after a five-year run with …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AEW bolsters roster for Double or Nothing while WWE faces Owens injury crisis
AEW receives a major boost as Mark Briscoe and Brian Cage return …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AEW Double or Nothing is a crossroads for the company
AEW enters Double or Nothing at a critical juncture. Can the company …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Randy Orton shuts down the panic over his latest rumored injury
The 14-time world champion took to social media to shut down rumors …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley have unfinished business in Italy
Jade Cargill wants her belt back, but Rhea Ripley's tactical stubbornness might …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Most Explosive Dynamite Moments
From the first bell in 2019 to the current struggle for ratings, …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Jacob Fatu is the only part of the Bloodline saga that still makes sense
Jacob Fatu is the only bright spot in a stale Bloodline saga, …
4 weeks, 1 day agoAJ Styles in WWE Creative is the smartest move Triple H could make
AJ Styles is eyeing a spot in WWE Creative. Here is why …
4 weeks, 1 day agoTop 10: Ronda Rousey's Defining Career Moments
MVP Promotions is officially touting a return to the cage for Ronda …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Jeff Hardy's TNA gimmick return is a major physical risk
Jeff Hardy is bringing an old alter ego back to TNA, but …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10 Wildest Location Moments in Wrestling History
From fighting on a literal beach to Jim Ross pitching a pay-per-view …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Bayley wants a TNA crossover but WWE's politics might kill the dream
Bayley is openly teasing matches against TNA's Indi Hartwell and Elayna Black, …
4 weeks, 2 days ago