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 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
Bayley just proved she is the only real adult left in the WWE locker room
Bayley abandoned her 'Role Model' persona at WrestleMania 41 to save a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The internet is tearing itself apart over tonight's WrestleMania main event
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 is hours away, and the internet is losing …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
MJF Finally Praised Mark Davis, Exposing AEW's Biggest Heavyweight Mistake
MJF broke character to praise Mark Davis, exposing a major flaw in …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why that leaked footage of CM Punk backstage changes everything
A leaked fan video from Allegiant Stadium shows a devastated CM Punk …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The enduring, complicated rise of Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch continues to shape the trajectory of modern wrestling, balancing a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes will finally end the Bloodline saga at WrestleMania 41
Cody Rhodes captures the title tonight to close the three-year Bloodline arc.
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is the clear betting favorite to move to AEW
Roman Reigns is officially a talking point in the free agent market. …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Dominik Mysterio is chasing Hollywood gold while his in-ring branding lags
Dominik Mysterio is eyeing Hollywood despite a noted disconnect between his character …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is a high-stakes turning point for WWE
WrestleMania 41 Night Two is the litmus test for the modern WWE. …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 42 proves WWE's scale is outgrowing its own logic
WrestleMania 42 showcased the massive reach of the WWE, but a critical …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 42 proves WWE's scale is outgrowing its own logic
WrestleMania 42 reveals a reliance on nostalgia and rapid-fire booking that complicates …
2 months ago
Trick Williams faces a brutal litmus test at WrestleMania 41
Trick Williams carries immense pressure into WrestleMania 41. An analysis of his …
2 months ago
Oba Femi's dominant WrestleMania showing sparks major future rumors
Oba Femi's performance against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania has reignited rumors of …
2 months ago
Top 10: The Moments Defining the Modern Ring
From Thekla's impact to the efficiency of the modern ring, here are …
2 months ago
WrestleMania weekend kicks off with a copyright disaster
WrestleMania 41 is underway, but a massive wave of copyright strikes is …
2 months ago
CM Punk shuts down the retirement chatter before WrestleMania 41 even starts
CM Punk shut down retirement rumors right before WrestleMania 41, fueling debates …
2 months ago