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
Matt Hardy and the burden of being Loaded in 2026
Matt Hardy's recent revelation about turning down the V1 theme for the …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Paul Wight just signed a new AEW contract and it completely changes the math for Double or Nothing
Paul Wight has quietly signed a new contract extension with AEW just …
4 weeks, 2 days agoTop 10: The Moments Defining the 2025-2026 Wrestling Cycle
From John Cena's emotional Vegas farewell to the chaotic booking of AEW …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Ronda Rousey’s Netflix return is a record-breaking payday fueled by nostalgia
Ronda Rousey is bypassing the UFC and WWE for a massive payday …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
AEW quietly re-signing Paul Wight raises big questions about roster management
Paul Wight is reportedly staying with AEW on a new deal. While …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
AEW's hot streak is back and the Double or Nothing sellout is proof
The wrestling internet is buzzing as AEW's Double or Nothing approaches a …
4 weeks, 2 days agoNJPW's Best of Super Juniors hits Tokyo as the block tightens
New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors hits a major turning point …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Bayley teaming with Tatum Paxley is a warning sign for Lyra Valkyria
Lyra Valkyria joked about Bayley 'stealing' Tatum Paxley at an NXT live …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Tag Team Bouts Defining 2026
From the technical brilliance of CMLL to the high-stakes booking of AEW …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Tony Khan is laying the groundwork for a major New Day reunion in AEW
Tony Khan is openly pursuing the former New Day stars, signaling an …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Arn Anderson Was Always The Main Event In The Room
Arn Anderson's recent admission that he never felt like a 'top guy' …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Jeff Jarrett is completely right about Orange Cassidy
The veteran promoter hit the nail on the head regarding Orange Cassidy. …
4 weeks, 2 days agoTrick Williams faces his brutal NXT house show test this weekend
Trick Williams faces his toughest title defense on the NXT Florida loop …
4 weeks, 2 days agoRonda vs. Gina is the beautiful disaster we deserve on Netflix
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are headlining a Netflix MMA event tonight. …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
The indie scene is clinging to the Attitude Era nostalgia train
The wrestling scene is torn between future stars and past legends, and …
1 month agoRousey vs Carano is happening a decade late but it still matters
The dream fight that eluded MMA fans is finally happening in a …
1 month ago
The Kingdom return to Ring of Honor to salvage a stagnant tag division
Matt Taven and Mike Bennett are officially back in AEW and Ring …
1 month ago
Jade Cargill wants her title back and she’s coming for Rhea Ripley in Italy
Jade Cargill has officially challenged Rhea Ripley to a WrestleMania rematch at …
1 month ago
Cody Rhodes is walking into a tactical slaughter at Clash in Italy
Gunther dismantled Royce Keys in 142 seconds on SmackDown, setting up a …
1 month ago
Another indie promoter called out, and we have learned absolutely nothing
Patrick Hutchinson of Gremlin House Wrestling faces serious allegations of harassment. The …
1 month ago