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
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
WWE Backlash is begging for a reality check in Tampa
Backlash is approaching in Tampa, and the pressure is on WWE to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Vince Russo's latest Triple H hate-fest misses the point entirely
Vince Russo is crying about Triple H's ego in WWE ads, but …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tiffany Stratton sidelined: The reality of being left off the biggest card
Tiffany Stratton addresses the fallout of her WrestleMania exclusion, detailing the strategic …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rhea Ripley is tired of the locker room revolving door
Rhea Ripley is balancing championship duties with the fallout of WWE's latest …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jordynne Grace is hunting for Paul Heyman and the internet has thoughts
Jordynne Grace is making a public play to become the first 'Paul …
1 month, 3 weeks agoCallum Newman's first title defense is a collision course with a Dragon
Callum Newman's meteoric rise to the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship faces its …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is Rey Fenix heading to WWE? The signs are mounting
Rey Fenix is reportedly on the radar for a WWE jump. We …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The NXT roster raid has left a void that athleticism alone cannot fill
Following a massive post-WrestleMania roster raid, NXT is betting big on raw …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Post-WrestleMania Call-Up Era Begins
The 2026 WWE Draft has gutted the NXT roster, but a new …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
New Japan's grueling weekend loops prove the company is out of ideas
A brutal look at the late-April touring schedules of NJPW and NOAH. …
1 month, 3 weeks agoForget the Main Event: Revolver's Midcard Told the Real Story
Wrestling Revolver's recent show in Dayton wasn't defined by its four-way main …
1 month, 3 weeks agoAEW fans can finally stop asking when the Max deal is happening
AEW is finally coming to Max in May 2026, ending a three-year …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThe Merch Table: Reviewing 5 Huge Wrestling Pickups
We put five of the hottest wrestling shirts and collectibles through the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The revolving door at WWE is burning bridges faster than it builds talent
The latest round of WWE releases reveals a company prioritizing short-term payroll …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE is failing its own efficiency test ahead of Backlash
WWE's segment ratings are tanking as the Pat McAfee experiment fails and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Randy Orton is still the most dangerous man in the room
Randy Orton reflects on the state of the industry, his unfinished rivalries, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE’s current roster purge threatens match quality at Backlash
A deep dive into why WWE's recent roster cuts and inconsistent booking …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE’s post-WrestleMania clearing house is a gut punch to the roster
The latest wave of WWE releases has the IWC in meltdown mode. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago