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
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
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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 weeks ago
The Backlash lineup feels adrift as Lyon approaches
The build toward Backlash on May 9th has been characterized by a …
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 weeks ago
Jacob Fatu is the inevitable successor to the Bloodline throne
Jacob Fatu is no longer just a faction member; he is being …
1 month, 3 weeks ago