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 Aljamain Sterling's new UFC contract is a dangerous gamble at 145 pounds
Aljamain Sterling has signed a new contract to finish his career in …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNXT's chaotic talent dump is exactly the jolt Tuesday nights needed
Shawn Michaels just threw the kitchen sink at Tuesday nights with former …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NXT is gambling its future on a massive post-WrestleMania international reset
Shawn Michaels just overhauled the NXT roster with a massive wave of …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Triple H got his new deal, but his creative grip is slipping
Paul Levesque just signed a multi-year deal to remain WWE's Chief Content …
1 month, 2 weeks agoShane McMahon to AEW? The wild Collision rumor that refuses to go away
With AEW Collision ratings drawing scrutiny after a massive WrestleMania weekend, rumors …
1 month, 2 weeks agoGotham Wrestling proves the Northeast indie circuit is as chaotic as ever
A recent Gotham Wrestling card in West Nyack exposed the beautiful, bloody, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ranking The Top 10 Most Iconic Moments In Wrestling History
From stadium-shaking body slams to shocking betrayals and bizarre upsets, these are …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ranking The Top 10 Most Iconic Moments In Wrestling History
From Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant to Stone Cold stunning Vince …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWhy the internet is losing its mind over a text feed from West Nyack
In 2026, we have 4K streams and instant highlights. So why is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Chris Jericho AEW Moments
With Chris Jericho's status for Dynamite up in the air, we rank …
1 month, 2 weeks agoSheamus’s shoulder injury proves the 'Banger' era has a brutal price tag
Sheamus is paying the toll for his 'Banger After Banger' run, and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
A UK fan died at WrestleMania 41. Now the community must bring him home.
Following the tragic death of Marc Izard during WrestleMania 41 weekend in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Carmelo Hayes is struggling to survive the WWE main roster
NXT success guarantees absolutely nothing. As WWE Backlash approaches, Carmelo Hayes is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Bizarre Executive and Career Pivots in Combat Sports
From Jared Saint Laurent's shocking move to LFC to Brock Lesnar's UFC …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TNA Impact is tanking on AMC and WrestleMania 41 is only half the excuse
TNA Impact just hit one of its lowest ratings since moving to …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi is retiring legends and the internet has notes
Oba Femi retired Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 41, and now the internet …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kevin Nash got cut from the Hogan Netflix doc and the IWC is losing its mind
Kevin Nash filmed a grueling three-hour interview for the new Hulk Hogan …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TNA just had a massive ratings spike and we need to talk about it
TNA iMPACT saw a huge jump in viewership on April 24. Here …
1 month, 2 weeks agoBully Ray thinks AEW is the fix for Charlie but I have questions
Bully Ray thinks AEW is the fix for Charlie’s WWE exit. He’s …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE needs to stop relying on celebrities who might ghost them before Backlash
With rumors of Pat McAfee pulling out of major segments, WWE faces …
1 month, 2 weeks ago