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’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 agoRusev vs Penta is the collision course nobody asked for but everyone needs
Rusev and Penta are headlining Raw, and it's time for the product …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE 2026 scheduling shifts leave fans and talent in limbo
Internal planning for the 2026 WWE Draft has stalled, creating a dangerous …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The shadow of Vince McMahon is still haunting WWE
The wrestling world is turning into a soap opera about legacy, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
When the commentary box becomes a hostile work environment
Jerry Lawler's admission of tension with Taz highlights how broadcast friction directly …
1 month, 3 weeks agoRaw is back to basics and fans should be terrified
Raw is back with another big promise, but history suggests we should …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pat McAfee is the modern bridge to old-school wrestling heat
Jerry Lawler suggests the backlash toward Pat McAfee mirrors the heat of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The WWE Power Rankings of April 2026
A deep dive into the current top 10 WWE stars of April …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic WrestleMania 41 Weekend Moments
From John Cena's emotional farewell to Danhausen's bizarre home invasion of The …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes is walking into a tactical trap at Backlash
Cody Rhodes has held the Undisputed WWE Title for over 700 days, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Post-WrestleMania Reality Check
The wrestling world is in a state of total upheaval following WrestleMania …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPWTorch Reminds Us: April 2016 Was Wrestling's Bittersweet Crossroads
Ten years ago, wrestling was rocked by tragedy while simultaneously ushering in …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Temple might be reopening and wrestling isn't ready for it
Lucha Underground has broken a seven-year silence with a cryptic 'soon' teaser. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Post-WrestleMania Reality Check
From John Cena's emotional farewell to the chaotic title defense of Cody …
1 month, 3 weeks agoNatalya leads search for missing UK fan after WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
WWE veteran Natalya Neidhart has issued an urgent plea to help locate …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Richard Holliday and the limits of social media beef
Richard Holliday's recent confrontation with the Bad Ass Construction Worker highlights a …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThis Week in Wrestling: Cuts, Keeps, and Career Milestones (Apr 20–Apr 26, 2026)
This week in wrestling: WWE deals with the fallout of the Wyatt …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 26
From the final days of the AWA to the internal struggles of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Wrestling Moments of the Modern Era
Ranking the 10 most influential moments in professional wrestling history, from technical …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in the Square Circle
A deep dive into the 2026 landscape of the squared circle, from …
1 month, 3 weeks ago