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
UFC 327 showed exactly why the Heavyweight division is finally moving on
UFC 327 delivered a seismic shift in the heavyweight hierarchy as Josh …
2 months ago
Rousey vs. Carano: Is the Dream Match a Nightmare Waiting to Happen?
The persistent buzz around a potential Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA …
2 months ago
AEW just booked San Jose for Forbidden Door and the Zack Sabre Jr rumors are deafening
AEW's decision to bring Forbidden Door to San Jose in June is …
2 months ago
AEW’s NFL Lucha mask deal proves Tony Khan is looking at the wrong score
AEW's decision to launch a 32-team NFL Lucha mask collection is a …
2 months ago
TNA is doubling down in Syracuse and the impact is starting to show
TNA is deep in a back-to-back taping cycle in Syracuse. I breakdown …
2 months ago
The Vegas Countdown: Top 10 Moments Shaping WrestleMania 41
From The Rock's dominant slap to Cody Rhodes' blunt assessment of the …
2 months agoVegas is a Wrestling Mecca: NXT's 'Revenge Week' vs. Indie Overload
Las Vegas is currently a wrestling free-for-all, with NXT's 'Revenge Week One' …
2 months agoWillie Mack to UWN Title Shot: Is it a Main Event Moment or Just Another Tuesday?
Willie Mack is challenging for the UWN Championship, sparking a debate among …
2 months ago
AEW's 2026 Signings: Will More Talent Solve Their Problems?
All Elite Wrestling has made a flurry of significant free-agent signings in …
2 months ago
Wrestling Reddit is tearing itself apart over GCW's 11 AM Lucha spotfest
Gringo Loco’s The Wrld On Lucha 2026 is happening at 11 AM …
2 months ago
AEW trademarked 'Redemption' — but do they need another TV special?
AEW just filed a trademark for 'AEW Redemption'. Our analyst breaks down …
2 months ago
The 10 Must-See Matches of WrestleMania 41 Week
WrestleMania 41 week is more than just one show. We're ranking the …
2 months ago
Lola Vice is the NXT women’s division star nobody wants to admit
Lola Vice retains her title in a hard-hitting NXT main event, but …
2 months agoTony D'Angelo is the mob boss NXT deserves
Tony D'Angelo proved once again that he is the only charisma-heavy anchor …
2 months ago
The El Grande Americano mask saga hits its breaking point
The mask vs. mask showdown between the two Americanos is finally locked. …
2 months ago
Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley are on a collision course at WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 is just days away. With Jade Cargill defending her title …
2 months ago
NXT North American Title Picture Heats Up After Tony D'Angelo's Win
Tony D'Angelo successfully defended his NXT Title against Ethan Page. Here is …
2 months agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 15
April 15 has often been a day of organizational upheaval and retrospective …
2 months ago
Trademark wars are the new arena for wrestling's biggest names
Trademarking nicknames is the new professional wrestling standoff, and both WWE and …
2 months ago
The Pat McAfee situation at WrestleMania 42 is a fever dream
The WrestleMania 42 main event is being held hostage by a side-show, …
2 months ago