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
Tiffany Stratton's yacht flex is exactly what the U.S. Title needs
Tiffany Stratton isn't wasting any time celebrating her latest title win. She …
1 month, 1 week ago
AEW media rights drama is turning into a total circus
The AEW media rights drama has set the wrestling internet on fire. …
1 month, 1 week ago
Joey Ryan wants his legacy back. Wrestling is going to bankrupt him instead.
Joey Ryan is arguing with fans on social media about his past …
1 month, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia is a logistical nightmare waiting to happen
WrestleMania 43 is officially heading to Saudi Arabia, fundamentally altering the fabric …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tony Khan's 'Fairway to Hell' is an orthopedic nightmare waiting to happen
Tony Khan's 'Fairway to Hell' promises unique visuals, but the shift to …
1 month, 1 week agoWhy Kelly Kincaid leaving NXT matters for WWE's broadcast future
The former Quinn McKay traded the WWE machine for a return to …
1 month, 1 week agoROH TV is Still Stuck in Limbo, Even With a Castagnoli Gem
Ring of Honor TV delivered a main event classic with Claudio Castagnoli, …
1 month, 1 week agoTrevor Murdoch is walking away and the NWA looks lost
Trevor Murdoch's sudden retirement is a heavy blow to the NWA, leaving …
1 month, 1 week agoRoman Reigns is ghosting Raw and we all need to deal with it
Roman Reigns is skipping June on Raw, and that is actually the …
1 month, 1 week ago
The operational reality behind WWE's post-event turbulence
Crowd management failures and unexplained roster absences are creating a net loss …
1 month, 1 week agoAAA is trading its chaotic soul for production polish in Querétaro
AAA's recent show in Querétaro highlights a shift toward WWE-style production, but …
1 month, 1 week agoDominik Mysterio is holding the AAA Mega Championship hostage in Monterrey
As AAA prepares for La Noche de los Grandes on May 30, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: World Championship Coronation Moments of 2026
A deep dive into the industry's most significant championship coronations of 2026, …
1 month, 1 week ago
UFC Perth's dangerous clock and the brutal reality of Stardom's tour
A deep dive into the medical realities of UFC Perth's weight misses, …
1 month, 1 week ago
New Day Splits: Big E's Heartbreak as Kofi & Woods Ditch WWE
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have left WWE, sending shockwaves through the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The New Day is officially over. What happens to WWE's tag team division now?
With Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods officially gone from WWE, Big E's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Moments of 2026: From WrestleMania 41 to Collision Chaos
The 2026 wrestling calendar is moving at breakneck speed. From WrestleMania 41 …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The staggering numbers behind The New Day's 12-year WWE run
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are leaving WWE. The raw data reveals …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE just quietly fired a 25-year production veteran and nobody noticed
Gavin O'Shea survived the Attitude Era, the HD transition, and the ThunderDome. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Matt Cardona is throwing shade and the indie scene is losing its mind
Matt Cardona thinks Shotzi Blackheart is the new Indy God, and the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago