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
Aalyah Mysterio at the PC is the next chapter of the family business
Aalyah Mysterio is headed to the Performance Center, but does she have …
4 days, 13 hours agoNXT injury report: Assessing the latest roster setbacks
An analysis of the current physical state of the NXT roster, the …
4 days, 19 hours ago
Why the Money in the Bank format needs a radical overhaul
The Money in the Bank briefcase serves a tired purpose in 2026. …
4 days, 19 hours agoNXT Great American Bash lineup reveals a clear transition for the brand
WWE drops the bombshell lineup for NXT Great American Bash. As the …
4 days, 22 hours ago
NXT momentum shifts as veteran talent nears WWE return
NXT is targeting veteran free agents to stabilize its roster following recent …
4 days, 23 hours ago
John Cena’s final act is becoming a distraction for the entire locker room
John Cena's retirement tour is generating massive revenue, but at what cost …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Top 10: raw
Raw is shifting into a globalized tournament format on Netflix, but internal …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Cathy Kelley eye-ing full-time management role as WWE roster depth shifts
Cathy Kelley is eyeing a shift from backstage interviewer to on-screen manager, …
5 days, 4 hours ago
Raw on Netflix is stalling before the global sprint begins
WWE Raw remains stagnant on Netflix despite massive resources. Analytics suggest a …
5 days, 4 hours ago
Chad Gable playing with fire by looking outside WWE
Chad Gable is flirting with Real American Freestyle, but moving outside the …
5 days, 6 hours ago
Octagon Jr faces long road after injury at WWE AAA Noche De Los Grandes
Octagon Jr is sidelined following an injury at WWE AAA Noche De …
5 days, 9 hours ago
WWE is wasting Chad Gable and it is getting painful to watch
AJ Styles is calling for WWE to push Chad Gable, and he …
5 days, 9 hours ago
WWE's latest trademark games hint at a desperate creative pivot
Trademark filings might seem like bureaucratic filler, but they highlight WWE's ongoing, …
5 days, 10 hours ago
AEW's reliance on MJF mirrors the volatility of a decaying indie classic
Analyzing why AEW's reliance on MJF is a structural weakness and how …
5 days, 10 hours ago
Tyler Mane needs the wrestling community now more than ever
Tyler Mane's recent cancer diagnosis is a stark reminder of the toll …
5 days, 10 hours ago
Top 10: Wrestling's Defining Moments of the Last 12 Months
From the integration of digital pipelines like 1FW to the high-stakes booking …
5 days, 10 hours agoPat McAfee's fiscal impact on the ESPN broadcast model
Pat McAfee’s pending salary hike underscores a desperate pivot by ESPN to …
5 days, 11 hours ago
Paul Heyman's obsession with eye contact is peak WWE absurdity
Cathy Kelley’s revelation about Paul Heyman’s absurd 'no glasses' rule is the …
5 days, 12 hours ago
Backstage demands make the real world a nightmare for on-air talent
The demands of the road are beginning to erode the personal lives …
5 days, 13 hours ago
WWE repackaging cycles reveal a hit rate under 30 percent
A deep dive into WWE roster data shows that only 28% of …
5 days, 13 hours ago