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
JBL needs to settle down about the shareholder suit
JBL is taking shots at shareholders, but the focus needs to be …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Chavo Guerrero's dual-role balancing act is a tactical curiosity
Chavo Guerrero's current status as an independent producer creates a fascinating tension …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Kay Lee Ray is playing the long game after her WWE exit
Kay Lee Ray’s post-WWE strategy is built on patience and creative control. …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Paul Heyman and Danhausen keep eyes on NBA finals as injuries loom
As WWE talent engages with the NBA Finals, the medical team continues …
2 days, 2 hours ago
The Cauliflower Alley Club finally gives the Hitman his flowers
Bret Hart and a heavy-hitting class of legends are finally getting their …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Why Killer Kross joining AEW is the wildcard move the roster needs
Killer Kross has publicly floated the idea of an AEW jump, but …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Maple Leaf Pro is making a massive play for the Canadian wrestling throne
Scott D'Amore's Maple Leaf Pro is making waves with a TSN deal …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2026 Wrestling Calendar
The top moments of 2026: from Mercedes Moné's return to the harsh …
2 days, 5 hours ago
CM Punk’s SmackDown move feels like a desperate tactical fix
CM Punk's rumored return to SmackDown looks like a temporary ratings fix …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Liv Morgan eyeing Hollywood transition as WWE title reign peaks
Liv Morgan is eyeing a shift into the horror movie genre as …
2 days, 7 hours ago
Kota Ibushi is stuck in wrestling purgatory and it hurts to watch
Kota Ibushi is facing a brutal reality: his legendary in-ring career may …
2 days, 7 hours ago
WWE's missing stars explain the current post-WrestleMania hangover
Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre have been missing for over eight weeks, …
2 days, 8 hours agoAEW's partnership with Limitless Wrestling has the internet spinning
The wrestling internet is in a tailspin over the news that Maine's …
2 days, 8 hours ago
The Rock's Oscar snub is the most interesting thing about his career right now
The Rock's Oscar snub for The Smashing Machine has created a massive …
2 days, 8 hours ago
Steve Maclin’s TNA departure highlights a wider talent retention issue
TNA is currently suffering from a 42 percent turnover in its main-event …
2 days, 8 hours ago
AEW's internal booking culture faces fresh scrutiny
AEW's reliance on long-winded announcements for new talent is drawing fire, raising …
2 days, 9 hours ago
Liv Morgan is betting on her ring instincts to fuel her Hollywood pivot
Liv Morgan is applying her WWE training to a career in film, …
2 days, 10 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Modern Wrestling Moments
Rating the 10 most seismic shifts in professional wrestling history, from the …
2 days, 17 hours ago
Chelsea Green and the Michael Hayes dynamic is actually settling down
Chelsea Green addresses her backstage friction with Michael Hayes as she tries …
2 days, 17 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Modern Wrestling Moments
An analytical look at the ten most defining moments in modern professional …
2 days, 17 hours ago