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
Ranking the Forbidden Door 2026 card from worst to best
Tony Khan just dropped the Forbidden Door 2026 card right before Double …
1 month ago
Tony Khan is testing our patience with these overlapping cards
The wrestling community is split on Tony Khan's latest booking strategy, with …
1 month ago
TNA ruined Cedric Alexander's big title moment for a surprise debut, and fans are divided
Giovanni Vinci crashing Cedric Alexander's championship celebration has the internet arguing over …
1 month ago
Wrestling Open drops a massive mystery partner tease in Worcester
Brad Hollister is bringing a mystery partner to challenge the Stetson Ranch, …
1 month ago
Jey Uso isn't checking the comments anymore: 'I'm the best in this business'
Jey Uso is tired of the criticism and is firing back by …
1 month ago
Nikki Storm returns to the independents and it matters more than you think
Nikki Cross is returning to the indies as Nikki Storm. I break …
1 month ago
The numbers prove Jim Ross right about Finn Balor's Demon
Jim Ross is right about the Demon. The data shows exactly why …
1 month ago
Vince McMahon’s legal defense is dealing with a massive discovery gap
Vince McMahon's legal team is struggling to explain missing Signal messages in …
1 month ago
The Undertaker's Mexican Vacation Is A Bigger Deal Than You Think
The Undertaker, WWE's most loyal soldier, was recently spotted backstage at an …
1 month ago
Why WWE needs to leave the Demon persona on the shelf
The Finn Balor Demon persona is losing its impact through overexposure. As …
1 month ago
Kofi and Woods are free agents and the pitches are already getting weird
With Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods officially leaving WWE, the wrestling free …
1 month ago
Top 10: Finn Balor Career Defining Moments
Finn Balor's career is a strange mix of elite highlights and agonizing …
1 month ago
John Cena’s tournament is a gamble on the sport’s future
John Cena’s new tournament aims to pivot back to technical fundamentals, but …
1 month ago
Top 10: Gina Carano Career Defining Moments and Fight Factors
Gina Carano returns to the cage against Ronda Rousey on Netflix. From …
1 month ago
Is Mauro Ranallo eyeing a permanent jump to high-stakes combat sports?
Mauro Ranallo joins the Netflix Rousey vs. Carano booth, signaling a likely …
1 month ago
WWE is sacrificing the NXT brand for a main roster patchwork
WWE is hollowing out NXT to plug gaps in the main roster, …
1 month ago
GUNTHER's Blueprint: A Football Massacre and the Art of Being Hated
GUNTHER reveals the surprising origins of his dominant persona, from a historic …
1 month agoWrestleMania 41 Ready? Merch That's Actually Worth Your Money
With WrestleMania 41 looming over Las Vegas, the merch tables are going …
1 month ago
John Cena's new tournament is a chaotic, brilliant mess
John Cena's ambitious new WWE vs. NXT tournament has the wrestling world …
1 month ago
Why a Double or Nothing return timeline is a dangerous medical gamble
With AEW Double or Nothing exactly ten days away, the recent announcement …
1 month ago