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
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
Big Bill is the Redwood AEW shouldn't be ready to chop down yet
With reports swirling that Big Bill's AEW contract is nearing its end, …
1 month agoMark Briscoe is back and AEW’s midcard just got a massive wake-up call
Mark Briscoe is back, but can AEW avoid cooling him off like …
1 month ago
WWE's creative is thriving, but the ad-heavy broadcast is becoming unwatchable
Triple H has fixed WWE's creative direction, but with celebrities calling the …
1 month ago
Kevin Nash demanding a union after The New Day left WWE is pure chaos
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods walked away from WWE over a pay …
1 month ago
Top 10: The Definitive Asuka Moments That Built a Legacy
If the retirement rumors are false, Asuka's legacy is already untouchable. From …
1 month ago
Rey Fenix is turning on Penta, and WWE is already laying the groundwork
Rey Fenix is publicly complaining about his spot in WWE while his …
1 month ago
Kofi and Xavier's WWE exit changes everything for AEW's tag division
The New Day are officially free agents after requesting their WWE release. …
1 month ago
Jerry Lawler’s recent interview is a gut punch for wrestling fans
Jerry Lawler’s recent honesty about his health struggles has shaken the wrestling …
1 month ago
Liv Morgan is betting on herself while the gold stays around her waist
Liv Morgan has cemented her place as a top-tier champion, but her …
1 month ago
Wrestling Twitter is losing its mind over Rey Fenix's WWE booking
Rey Fenix's cryptic social media venting has ignited a massive tribal war …
1 month ago
Dynamite's Las Vegas Layover: World Title on the Line, Owen Hart Brackets Drop
AEW Dynamite holds its final broadcast before Double or Nothing, featuring a …
1 month ago
Trick Williams and Liv Morgan are rewriting the WWE veteran blueprint
With Liv Morgan marking 10 years in WWE and Trick Williams receiving …
1 month ago
WWE is playing a confusing shell game with Brock Lesnar's roster status
Despite a move to the Alumni section on WWE's public website, internal …
1 month ago
Top 10: Dana White's Most Audacious Power Moves Ranked
From the $1 million bonuses at the White House to the ongoing …
1 month ago
Rey Fenix is wasting his prime in a WWE catering line and it is a tragedy
Reports suggest Rey Fenix is already hitting the creative ceiling in WWE. …
1 month ago
Naraku isn't here to play nice with the NXT mid-card
Naraku, the man formerly known as EVIL, has arrived in NXT with …
1 month ago
Chelsea Green's Green Light: WWE's Entitled Icon Ready for Her Close-Up
WWE star Chelsea Green is officially off bed rest after a heart …
1 month ago
Bobby Lashley's Hurt Syndicate is the wildcard AEW needs for Double or Nothing
Bobby Lashley is calling out WWE's 'fumble' with the New Day while …
1 month ago
Brock Rechsteiner’s NFL turn leaves wrestling future in the air
Brock Rechsteiner, son of Scott Steiner, has signed with the New Orleans …
1 month ago