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
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
AEW's TV ratings are climbing, but the real test is 8 days away in Vegas
Dynamite's recent viewership bump is a sign that Tony Khan's structural changes …
1 month ago
Jacob Fatu admits he burned a bridge with Booker T before his WWE run
The Bloodline enforcer almost ruined his shot at the big leagues after …
1 month ago
SmackDown 5/15: The Summer of Trick Williams and Jade Cargill is Here, For Better or Worse
WWE SmackDown on May 15, 2026, showcased clear intentions post-Backlash, positioning United …
1 month ago
John Cena's New Reign: The Top 10 Headlines of His Post-Wrestling Career
John Cena's retirement is anything but quiet. His new chapter is defined …
1 month ago
Blake Monroe is finally heading to SmackDown and I am terrified
A new report confirms former Women's North American Champion Blake Monroe is …
1 month ago
The math behind why AEW is ignoring the Madison Square Garden hype
Wrestlers want to run the Garden, but the brutal economics of New …
1 month ago
Ted DiBiase Jr. beats the rap, but his wrestling legacy is permanently broken
Ted DiBiase Jr. walked out of federal court a free man, but …
1 month ago
Joe Hendry's Challenge Is A Modern War Of Wrestling Metrics
Joe Hendry's viral videos have generated tens of millions of views, but …
1 month ago
CM Punk's WrestleMania Moment Ends in Surgical Nightmare
CM Punk is expected to be out of action for 8-10 months …
1 month ago
Creative friction: Why WWE Unreal is dividing the locker room
The Miz claims locker room veterans hate WWE Unreal for its honesty, …
1 month ago
Blake Monroe's arrival on SmackDown has been a long time coming
Blake Monroe is primed for a SmackDown debut, but current creative choices …
1 month ago
John Cena's Final Act: Can His Body Cash the Checks His Words Are Writing?
John Cena wants to 'swing for something new' for his final WWE …
1 month agoRousey vs Carano is happening 15 years too late, but we are all still watching
MVP is bringing us the Rousey vs Carano fight we wanted 15 …
1 month ago
John Cena says he is done forever and nobody believes him
John Cena firmly closed the door on any one-off in-ring returns following …
1 month ago
WWE needs more than Penta to save Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE is reviving Saturday Night's Main Event in Fort Wayne, but with …
1 month agoFabian Aichner and Gangsta Mustafa in TNA? Breaking down the contract rumours
Former WWE bruiser Fabian Aichner and ECW original Gangsta Mustafa have both …
1 month agoTop 10: The Best Moments from TNA Impact in Sacramento
TNA Impact took over Sacramento with a historic X-Division title change as …
1 month agoThe New Day vs. Young Bucks is the match AEW has waited a decade for
The New Day makes their long-awaited AEW debut against The Young Bucks …
1 month agoTrey Miguel Joins a Select Club, But How Does He Rank?
Trey Miguel's controversial win makes him a three-time X-Division champion, joining an …
1 month ago