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
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 …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Wyatt Sicks lose a key piece as WWE roster churn accelerates
The release of Nikki Cross from the Wyatt Sicks leaves the company …
1 month, 3 weeks agoLawrence Taylor and the dangerous precedent of celebrity main events
Lawrence Taylor's hospitalization serves as a reminder of the risks of prioritizing …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is a champion resting on a fault line
Roman Reigns is once again the champion, but the data suggests his …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TKO suits are reportedly turning WWE creative into a corporate boardroom
New reports suggest TKO executives Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro are taking …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Je'Von Evans is the future of WWE but he's already counting his bumps
Je'Von Evans is the fastest rising star in WWE, but his recent …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE left its best workers off the WrestleMania card and Backlash must fix it
After being inexplicably left off the WrestleMania 41 card, Ilja Dragunov and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Backlash 2026: The Post-Mania Reckoning and a Glimmer of New Blood
Fifteen days out from WWE Backlash 2026, the dust from WrestleMania 41 …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Darby Allin is running out of road toward Double or Nothing
Darby Allin's title reign is stalling due to inconsistent booking leading into …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why every WWE star is now trapped in a faction
WWE's faction saturation has reached a record 68%, but the data shows …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Rock is skipping TKO board meetings while cashing massive royalty checks
The Rock reportedly missed multiple TKO board meetings in 2025 while cashing …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: WrestleMania 41’s Defining Moments
WrestleMania 41 was a seismic shift for WWE. From Cody Rhodes' historic …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Stephanie Vaquer almost lost her Wrestlepalooza moment to illness
Stephanie Vaquer nearly missed her defining Wrestlepalooza moment. A look at the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Darby Allin is the AEW champ we deserve but might not be ready for
Darby Allin is the AEW Champ, but the rest of the roster …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ric Flair's recent media cycle is a masterclass in self-inflicted PR damage
Ric Flair is in the middle of a self-inflicted PR crisis, juggling …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mike Santana holds onto TNA gold in chaotic clash with Rich Swann
Mike Santana fends off Rich Swann in a gritty main event, but …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Netflix Hogan documentary is tearing the wrestling world apart
The 'Real American' Netflix documentary is tearing the wrestling world apart as …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 24
From the technical precision of the NWA to the chaotic ambulance stunts …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How the Paramount-Skydance merger reshuffles the AEW deck
WBD shareholders have approved the Paramount-Skydance deal. Here is what the massive …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes just admitted Dominik Mysterio is the coolest person in the room
Cody Rhodes thinks Dominik Mysterio is the coolest guy in the building. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago