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
Bully 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
Swerve Strickland's AEW absence exposes a massive Double or Nothing problem
AEW has sidelined one of its best tactical performers for a month, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Triple H secures his future at WWE with a massive new multi-year deal
Triple H has officially inked a new multi-year deal as WWE's Chief …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wrestling fans are losing their minds over the Backlash 2026 card
The wrestling world is at a crossroads as Backlash 2026 approaches. We …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWest Nyack is becoming the most efficient talent factory in wrestling
With a 7.5-minute match average and a 100% defense rate for Jordan …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNXT PLEs on CW is the best thing to happen to wrestling since the folding chair
NXT PLEs are moving to CW and it's the smartest move WWE …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dragon Gate just put the rest of the Japanese scene on notice
Dragon Gate's massive Aichi attendance has sparked a fierce debate about the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE Backlash is already a mess and the fans are letting Triple H hear it
WWE Backlash 2026 is on the horizon, but the fans are already …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ric Flair finally realizes he cannot bully the modern WWE locker room
Ric Flair's public apology to Ludwig Kaiser following claims of a WrestleMania …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wrestling's barricade era is ending: Why the front row is moving back
Fan run-ins are increasing, and wrestling companies are running out of luck. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Charlie is back and the women's division is about to get much more violent
After a year away from the ring to find her passion, the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker are building a violent masterpiece for Backlash
A tactical breakdown of the newly minted No Disqualification match between Seth …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nick Khan is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Triple H's creative team
Nick Khan is publicly backing Paul Levesque to steady the ship, but …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Triple H locks in his future as WWE's creative captain
Triple H has officially signed a multi-year deal to keep his hand …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Backlash lineup feels adrift as Lyon approaches
The build toward Backlash on May 9th has been characterized by a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of Early 2026
A deep dive into the industry's most volatile shifts, from Kairi Sane's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The post-Backlash power vacuum is becoming a nightmare for WWE creative
As Backlash approaches, the WWE roster is dealing with a talent drain …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tony Khan is fighting the internet again and nobody is surprised
Tony Khan is at it again, defending the wrestling news cycle, but …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eric Bischoff is auditioning for the podcast hall of fame
Eric Bischoff is everywhere, sharing his unfiltered takes on WWE history, WCW …
1 month, 2 weeks ago