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
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
The Day the Power of Positivity Died in WWE
In a move that has stunned the wrestling world, Kofi Kingston and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kofi and Xavier are gone, and the timeline has no idea how to process it
The New Day's run in WWE is officially over, leaving the wrestling …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWhy AEW needs The New Day more than WWE does right now
With rumors swirling about The New Day potentially jumping to AEW, we …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mark Henry is absolutely right about D'Lo Brown and the Hall of Fame
Mark Henry is using his platform to praise the incredible financial success …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE just killed Solo Sikoa's MFT faction right before Backlash
The sudden releases of JC Mateo and Tonga Loa are a devastating …
1 month, 2 weeks agoSmackDown is spinning its wheels before Backlash
WWE SmackDown hit a creative snag this week, leaving fans questioning if …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Daniel Garcia is at the crossroads again: Why this free agency feels different
Daniel Garcia's AEW contract expired on April 30, and the rumor mill …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Liv Morgan's creative freedom is a massive risk for WWE Backlash
Liv Morgan was handed the creative reins for her 'Trouble' music video, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates will turn Perth into a war zone
Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates are set to collide at UFC …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Wrestling Fans Are Tearing Each Other Apart Over Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella dropped two massive updates this week about a Baywatch audition …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes cannot outrun Gunther's tactical masterclass at Backlash
WWE is rushing a massive main event for Backlash, but the tactical …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bischoff's Backlash: The Power Plays Shaping WWE's Next Chapter
Eric Bischoff and Mark Henry weigh in on WWE's creative direction, Triple …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWWE Backlash sets the stage for a brutal month of May
WWE Backlash is seven days away, and the booking strategy suggests a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
JBL is right about Malakai Black and NOAH's Spring Mayhem proves why
JBL's recent critique of Malakai Black highlights a growing divide in pro …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Gunther is putting the entire WWE roster on notice
Gunther has officially set his sights on the Undisputed title, and the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE Backlash 2026 needs more than just mid-card filler
With Backlash 2026 looming, the card additions feel more like a strategic …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jim Ross Has Good News, and Some Strong Opinions
Following a fantastic health update, legendary announcer Jim Ross is making his …
1 month, 2 weeks ago