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
Biaggio Ali Walsh just took his grandfather's fight to the Senate floor
Biaggio Ali Walsh testified before Senator Ted Cruz on the Muhammad Ali …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jacob Fatu is done playing second fiddle in the Bloodline
Jacob Fatu is shaking up the WWE landscape by challenging Roman Reigns, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Wrestling Injury Updates and Roster Statuses
Tracking the critical injury updates for Cody Rhodes, Sean Legacy, and Trey …
1 month, 3 weeks agoTop 10: Defining Industry Moments of the Current Cycle
From roster fatigue to the return of AEW stars, we rank the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev is a powder keg waiting for a match
UFC 328’s middleweight clash pits Strickland’s high-volume jab against Chimaev’s explosive grappling. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nashville fumbles the bag on WrestleMania 43
Nashville's loss is the globe's gain, but are wrestling fans losing out …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Could Rey Horus be the veteran anchor for the upcoming LM52 promotion?
LM52 is set to debut on May 7, and rumors indicate veteran …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pro Wrestling Tees and the rumor mill hitting rock bottom
AEW and Pro Wrestling Tees aren't breaking up, no matter how hard …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Montez Ford's shredded physique raises questions about his long-term ring longevity
Montez Ford returned to Raw with a drastically leaner build, raising questions …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Oba Femi is hitting a ceiling in NXT despite the booking
Oba Femi is a powerhouse, but his repetitive match structure is hitting …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Trish Stratus praising Sol Ruca is the validation the NXT women's division needs
Trish Stratus recently gave Sol Ruca a massive endorsement, and frankly, she's …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Hulk Hogan's ghost remains the loudest voice in the room
Hulk Hogan's retrospective regrets are a masterclass in missing the point, proving …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
John Cena is finally navigating life after the WWE squared circle
John Cena is moving on from his in-ring career. As he shifts …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
John Cena is trading the AA for the bar exam and Hollywood is ready
Just three days after his emotional farewell at WrestleMania 41, John Cena …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Brock Lesnar isn't retiring, and his path back is obvious
Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer are right to be skeptical. Brock Lesnar …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Brock Lesnar left his boots in the ring but I am not buying the retirement act
Brock Lesnar left his boots and gloves in the ring after a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TKO is burning cash on the White House card and fighters are pushing back
TKO is set to eat deep losses for the White House Freedom …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sareee winning a Vegas jackpot is the most WrestleMania thing ever
WrestleMania 41 was a neon-soaked fever dream in Las Vegas, but while …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
All Ego Has Arrived: Ethan Page Makes His Move to Monday Night Raw
In a night of post-WrestleMania 41 surprises, 'All Ego' Ethan Page has …
1 month, 4 weeks agoCody Rhodes just showed up to Raw with a broken face and I'm losing my mind
The American Nightmare survived WrestleMania 41 with a cracked orbital bone, and …
1 month, 4 weeks ago