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
Top 10: Defining Modern Wrestling Moments
An analytical look at the ten most defining moments in modern professional …
2 days, 18 hours agoMajor League Wrestling is hitting its ceiling in New York City
Major League Wrestling is selling out NYC, but the booking reality is …
3 days, 2 hours ago
John Cena is shutting the door on a comeback and frankly good for him
John Cena is finally hammering the nail into the coffin of his …
3 days, 2 hours ago
Terry Taylor's surgery highlights the grit behind the curtain
A deep dive into the impact of Terry Taylor's upcoming surgery on …
3 days, 3 hours ago
Aalyah Mysterio is heading to the Performance Center
Aalyah Mysterio is heading to the WWE Performance Center to begin her …
3 days, 4 hours ago
Vince McMahon’s legal exit plan is the ultimate heel turn
Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE are moving toward private arbitration. It …
3 days, 4 hours ago
AEW needs more than aerial gymnastics to find its identity
AEW's reliance on high-flying maneuvers is failing to connect with fans. I …
3 days, 6 hours agoDamian Priest brings the gold to the Puerto Rican Day Parade stage
Ahead of the Puerto Rican Day Parade, I examine why Damian Priest's …
3 days, 6 hours agoWrestling Open is proving the indy grind is alive and kicking
With 60% of matches ending under ten minutes, Wrestling Open is setting …
3 days, 8 hours agoTop 10: Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined professional wrestling since …
3 days, 8 hours ago
Chelsea Green’s unique strategy for navigating WWE injury cycles
Chelsea Green is maintaining her TV presence through horror film roles and …
3 days, 8 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in modern professional …
3 days, 8 hours ago
Private Party's disappearance is AEW's most baffling creative blind spot
Isiah Kassidy is healthy, yet off TV. AEW's decision to sideline a …
3 days, 9 hours agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Wrestling Season
From the Tokyo Dome to the upcoming San Jose mega-card, we analyze …
3 days, 9 hours ago
Dustin Rhodes faces a long road back from knee surgery
Dustin Rhodes stares down a career-altering recovery as AEW heads into a …
3 days, 10 hours ago
Terry Taylor's medical leave highlights the hidden attrition of the PC
Terry Taylor's pending surgery leaves a gap in technical mentorship at the …
3 days, 10 hours agoMajor League Wrestling faces NYC return with mounting injury concerns
Major League Wrestling heads to NYC tonight with a depleted, overworked roster …
3 days, 10 hours ago
Triple H pulled the strings on Heidenreich's Legion of Doom look
Heidenreich reveals Triple H orchestrated his Legion of Doom look and forced …
3 days, 12 hours ago
Top 10: The McMahon Impact and Fallout
The architect of modern wrestling has left the building, but his legacy …
3 days, 14 hours ago
Braun Strowman is playing a dangerous game with his WWE comeback leverage
Braun Strowman is testing the waters for a WWE return, but his …
3 days, 16 hours ago