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
The internet is a war zone after Rhea Ripley survives Jade Cargill
WrestleMania 41 fallout has the IWC in a frenzy after Rhea Ripley …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Paige is back in WWE and the women's division just changed forever
Paige makes a shock return to WWE as the post-WrestleMania landscape shifts. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Penta's anger and Cargill's borrowed finisher set up a chaotic WWE Backlash
WrestleMania 41 is in the books, but the booking decisions left us …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sol Ruca wants smoke with Randy Orton and the internet is losing it
NXT star Sol Ruca has set the wrestling world on fire by …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
NWA's Comet TV debut rests entirely on Silas Mason's shoulders
NWA Powerrr is heading to Comet TV, and the pressure is on …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Street Profits return brings urgency to the tag team ranks
The Street Profits made a surprise return to Raw, ending a period …
1 month, 4 weeks agoAEW Double or Nothing 2026 is make-or-break time for Tony Khan
AEW's flagship show is approaching, and the pressure is on. It is …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
NXT crossovers are the quick fix WWE doesn't actually need
NXT stars Sol Ruca and Ethan Page are reportedly headed to Raw, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is back on top and the summer is going to get violent
Roman Reigns is back on top after his WrestleMania victory, but Bronson …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes finishes the job but the locker room is Priest's now
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here, and while Cody Rhodes is poised …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Dana White is using the CM Punk card to gamble on Gable Steveson
Dana White is pulling the CM Punk card to justify the UFC's …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 injury report: Talent crunch impacts Night 2 card
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 reaches its conclusion today amid a rigorous medical …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW Collision: Bucks Soar, But Are Fans Still Grounded by the Numbers?
AEW Collision continues to deliver electrifying in-ring action, with standout performances from …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW's Post-Dynasty Pulse: Can Collision Keep the Beat?
AEW Collision's recent viewership spike and post-Dynasty bangers have fans hopeful. But …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Randy Orton's Allegiant Stadium strike was a necessary correction
The Viper's strike at WrestleMania 41 wasn't just a move; it was …
1 month, 4 weeks agoCody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns: This is What You Live For, WrestleMania Night 2
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 arrives with Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Miz thinks it is time to go all-in on Oba Femi after WrestleMania shocker
Oba Femi's shocking WrestleMania 41 victory over Brock Lesnar has the locker …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are about to settle the Legacy debt
Cody Rhodes defends the WWE Championship against his former mentor Randy Orton …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here and the internet is already losing its mind
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is here, but the wrestling world is still …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Invisible Injury: Roman Reigns' Summer Schedule is WWE's Riskiest Bet
Roman Reigns has promised to be a fighting champion all summer, but …
1 month, 4 weeks ago