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
Gear Up For WrestleMania 41: Testing The Hottest Merch
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, and deciding what to wear in …
2 months ago
CM Punk cleared for WrestleMania 41 amid training camp injury rumors
Medical staff have officially given CM Punk the green light for tonight's …
2 months ago
Top 10 Moments That Forged Liv Morgan's WrestleMania 41 Triumph
From the Riott Squad days to a frantic sprint against Stephanie Vaquer, …
2 months agoWrestleMania 41 puts WWE's mid-card strategy under the microscope
A tactical breakdown of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, examining the statistical …
2 months agoWrestleMania 41 Night 1 in Las Vegas is a high-stakes gamble
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is here. I break down the Gunther vs. …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is basically the Super Bowl of chaotic energy
WrestleMania 41 is right around the corner, and the fandom is locked …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 puts WWE's mid-card strategy under the microscope
The Allegiant Stadium spectacle is set, but the stability of the roster …
2 months agoJacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre ignite WrestleMania 41 tension
Chaos reigned during the final WrestleMania 41 press event as Jacob Fatu …
2 months ago
Top 10: The High-Stakes Moments Defining the Year
A high-octane breakdown of the defining moments in recent wrestling history, ranking …
2 months ago
Becky Lynch injury status ahead of WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 days away, Becky Lynch is managing a knee issue …
2 months ago
Paul Heyman's Hall of Fame limbo leaves industry guessing
Paul Heyman is airing frustrations over a lack of involvement in WrestleMania …
2 months ago
AJ Styles, Chelsea Green, and the SmackDown shake-up
AJ Styles reflects on The Undertaker's legacy, Chelsea Green discusses the reality …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2025/26 Season
A deep dive into the 10 most significant WWE moments of the …
2 months ago
Charlotte Flair’s Asuka choice defines her ring legacy
Charlotte Flair holds her 2018 win against Asuka as her career peak. …
2 months ago
AEW's Devil Isn't Done: MJF's Brutal Path Forward
After losing the AEW World Title, MJF shuts down rumors of a …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is Vegas bound and the data suggests a massive shift
WrestleMania 41 arrives in Las Vegas with a card designed to dismantle …
2 months ago
Las Vegas is already descending into chaos before WrestleMania 41 kicks off
WrestleMania 41 is descending on Las Vegas, and the chaos has already …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is finally here and WWE's bet on Vegas looks like a gamble
WrestleMania 41 is a technical turning point where Cody Rhodes faces a …
2 months ago
Stephanie McMahon’s Hall of Fame induction is the final data point in the TKO pivot
Stephanie McMahon's 2026 HOF induction by Linda and her daughters marks the …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is the most expensive gamble in WWE history
As Las Vegas prepares for WrestleMania 41, the stakes for John Cena's …
2 months ago