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: 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 …
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Rhea Ripley is working double time while the WWE front office swings the axe
Rhea Ripley is working overtime to save the women's division while corporate …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Wyatt Sicks experiment just went up in smoke
The Wyatt Sicks are gone, the room is empty, and the creative …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ricky Saints is the next major piece of WWE's post-Mania roster reset
WWE has dropped a hype video for Ricky Saints, signaling an immediate …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk is playing the locker room leader card heading into Backlash
CM Punk is positioning himself as a locker room leader, but the …
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Seth Rollins nursing injury following AAW surprise appearance
Seth Rollins is managing a recurring back injury following a surprise appearance …
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Triple H's Backlash outreach backfires as Kairi Sane discourse dominates
The promotion for WWE Backlash has hit an unexpected wall as fans …
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Rhea Ripley is angling for a Hollywood spot in Terrifier 3
WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley is publicly campaigning for a role in …
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WWE injury report: Who is back and who remains on the shelf
Seth Rollins returns to the ring as WWE manages a complex injury …
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AEW just trademarked Royal Redemption and it might finally fix the Casino problem
AEW's latest trademark filing for 'Royal Redemption' suggests a major overhaul for …
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Noam Dar returns to action in Dade City after a year on the shelf
Noam Dar returned to the ring at an NXT live event in …
1 month, 3 weeks agoSolo Sikoa is turning the Bloodline into a scorched earth dictatorship
Solo Sikoa's takeover of the Bloodline took a violent turn on SmackDown …
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Top 10 First-Time Matches Randy Orton Must Have Before Retiring
Randy Orton wants to tick off some major first-time matches before retiring. …
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Santana's surgically repaired knee survives a brutal TNA title defense
A deep dive into the physical toll of TNA Impact's April 23 …
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WWE's Netflix era is punishing its most reliable stars
Triple H's strategy of fast-tracking NXT talent for the Netflix era is …
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Fatal Influence just stole SmackDown, but WWE booking might ruin them
Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Jazmyn Nyx stole the show on the …
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Dexter Lumis departure leaves the Wyatt Sicks faction in a bind
Dexter Lumis has been released by WWE, dealing a blow to the …
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Brock Lesnar isn't retired and the numbers prove it
Brock Lesnar's absence isn't a retirement; it's a tactical negotiation for a …
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The Wyatt Sicks lose a key piece as WWE roster churn accelerates
The release of Nikki Cross from the Wyatt Sicks leaves the company …
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