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
Top 10: The McMahon Impact and Fallout
The architect of modern wrestling has left the building, but his legacy …
3 days, 16 hours ago
Braun Strowman is playing a dangerous game with his WWE comeback leverage
Braun Strowman is testing the waters for a WWE return, but his …
3 days, 18 hours ago
Bully Ray is betting big on Oba Femi while cooling off on LA Knight
Bully Ray calls for an immediate push for Oba Femi, while questioning …
3 days, 20 hours agoAEW's Montreal card is a massive gamble that fans aren't buying yet
AEW's Forbidden Door return to Montreal is splitting the fanbase, with skeptics …
3 days, 20 hours ago
Lexis King and the reality of WWE's third brand crossover strategy
Lexis King claims his TNA run redefined his career, but a closer …
4 days, 2 hours ago
Chavo Guerrero's Hollywood pivot distracts from needed in-ring consistency
Chavo Guerrero Jr. is stepping away from the ring to work on …
4 days, 3 hours ago
AAA is betting big on the summer slot and AEW needs to pay attention
With the AAA Verano de Escandalo date confirmed for July 25 and …
4 days, 4 hours ago
AEW and Ryan Nemeth are stuck in a legal mud pit
The wrestling internet is in a tailspin over the latest update regarding …
4 days, 5 hours ago
NXT is entering its most volatile stretch of the year
Analyzing last night's NXT, it's clear the brand is pivotng toward high-friction …
4 days, 5 hours ago
Tatum Paxley’s NXT exit looks like a done deal
Tatum Paxley’s sudden title loss to Zaria and her emotional departure from …
4 days, 5 hours ago
Where the hell is EC3 and why does TNA keep us guessing?
EC3 is missing, the fans are angry, and TNA is busy selling …
4 days, 6 hours ago
AEW's Forbidden Door gamble relies on repeating a 2022 miracle
AEW's Forbidden Door struggles with a rising trend of travel fatigue and …
4 days, 7 hours agoBrie Bella faces the reality of a closing window in WWE
Brie Bella understands that her professional wrestling shelf life is coming to …
4 days, 8 hours ago
Injury Report: WWE roster health update as SummerSlam build hits high gear
A deep dive into the current injury landscape in professional wrestling, the …
4 days, 8 hours agoWWE and UFC are finally colliding in Vegas this weekend
WWE is sending talent to the UFC Fan Festival this weekend, marking …
4 days, 9 hours ago
Brie Bella faces the reality of a closing window in WWE
Brie Bella is preparing for her final stretch in WWE with a …
4 days, 9 hours ago
Jey Uso doing his entrance twice is the best kind of petty
Jey Uso decided to run his entrance back on Raw, and the …
4 days, 11 hours agoCM Punk is walking into a trap at Clash at the Castle
CM Punk heads to Clash at the Castle, but the booking suggests …
4 days, 11 hours ago
Aalyah Mysterio at the PC is the next chapter of the family business
Aalyah Mysterio is headed to the Performance Center, but does she have …
4 days, 11 hours agoNXT injury report: Assessing the latest roster setbacks
An analysis of the current physical state of the NXT roster, the …
4 days, 17 hours ago