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
Adam Copeland's AEW Run: Is the Vision Beyond the Ring Clouding His Double or Nothing Focus?
Adam Copeland, TNT Champion, faces a unique challenge at Double or Nothing …
1 month agoVince Russo is shouting at clouds while the rest of us moved on
Vince Russo is stuck in 1999, and he desperately wants current WWE …
1 month ago
Tatum Paxley's NXT North American success sparks main roster speculation
Tatum Paxley's rise in NXT has triggered speculation regarding an imminent main …
1 month ago
Why modern wrestling is actually just a series of last-minute audibles
Fans love to fantasy book 18-month storylines, but recent news involving Roman …
1 month ago
Will Ospreay survived the indies: The physical cost of avoiding WWE
A deep dive into the physical toll of Will Ospreay's career, his …
1 month agoThe Post-Backlash Fallout: Winners, Losers, and Wacky Surprises
Our weekly power rankings for hottest storylines in wrestling this week — …
1 month ago
WWE Backlash debut rumors center on Danhausen and Cena's secret plan
WWE Backlash 2026 in Tampa is being overshadowed by rumors of a …
1 month ago
Brock Lesnar to AEW? Don't bet on the Beast ending his retirement yet
Brock Lesnar moving to the WWE alumni page has triggered rampant speculation, …
1 month ago
John Cena's Backlash promise points to a massive new WWE signing
John Cena says his Backlash announcement will shock WWE's foundation. We break …
1 month, 1 week ago
TNA is playing a dangerous game of watch-the-clock
TNA's shift to a daytime start for Slammiversary is a desperate move …
1 month, 1 week ago
Could WWE bring its biggest show to Ireland?
A Kilkenny councillor is pushing for an Irish WrestleMania bid, but the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why an Irish WrestleMania bid is a fantasy Dublin can't afford
Councillor Maurice Shortall wants Ireland to host WrestleMania, but the math behind …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE legal turmoil deepens as Nick Khan confirms DOJ sex trafficking investigation
WWE President Nick Khan has confirmed under oath that the DOJ investigation …
1 month, 1 week ago
The math behind WWE's sudden wave of roster cuts
After a year of historically low turnover, WWE is aggressively cutting talent …
1 month, 1 week agoGilbert Burns moving to UFC BJJ is the weirdest sequel in fight game history
Gilbert Burns retired from MMA, but his move to UFC BJJ smells …
1 month, 1 week ago
Mike Santana is the next major target for WWE
TNA World Champion Mike Santana has filed to trademark his name as …
1 month, 1 week ago
NXT's new recruit and the weird world of wrestling trademarks
WWE rebrands EVIL for NXT, Mike Santana plays a high-stakes game with …
1 month, 1 week ago
NJPW is betting the farm on the next generation
NJPW is leaning hard into its youth movement, but the decision to …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE's latest production hire explains the Roman Reigns schedule chaos
Jim Rodriguez joining WWE from Bet MGM isn't just a backstage shuffle. …
1 month, 1 week ago
NJPW is rolling the dice on a youth movement for Dominion
The NJPW Dominion main event is a massive gamble, but it's a …
1 month, 1 week ago