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
NXT'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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Chris Jericho AEW Moments
With Chris Jericho's status for Dynamite up in the air, we rank …
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 weeks ago