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
MJF is playing with fire heading into AEW Dynamite Spring BreakThru
MJF narrowly escaped Kenny Omega at AEW Dynasty with his title intact, …
2 months ago
Kidd Bandit is launching T4T Wrestling in LA, and the indie scene is watching
Kidd Bandit is launching T4T Wrestling in Los Angeles this July. It's …
2 months agoBlake Monroe's late-night thirst trap is a wrestling merch masterclass
Blake Monroe knows the wrestling hustle. A 1 AM selfie turns into …
2 months ago
Dana White and Trump are turning the South Lawn into the new UFC Apex
The UFC is building an Octagon on the White House South Lawn, …
2 months ago
Oba Femi is walking into a trap at WrestleMania
Oba Femi is making big claims, but history shows that calling out …
2 months agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 14
Looking back at the triumphs and failures of April 14, from the …
2 months agoWWE Raw's tag division is bleeding momentum before WrestleMania
A sharp look at the lackluster booking of the Raw tag division …
2 months ago
Jordynne Grace's return to the ring marks the end of her speculation
Jordynne Grace is back in the ring, effectively cooling rumors of an …
2 months ago
WWE booking is entering the twilight zone with this latest Raw broadcast
WWE is already hyping matches for an event that doesn't exist, and …
2 months ago
The Deadman in Mexico: Shawn Michaels reveals Undertaker's new AAA creative role
Shawn Michaels confirms The Undertaker is taking the creative lead at AAA …
2 months ago
Tony Khan's Post-Dynasty Scrum: Fans Are Either Buying the Hype or Rolling Their Eyes
Tony Khan's latest media scrum had the wrestling world buzzing, as he …
2 months agoTNA is finally finding its footing in the AMC era
As TNA’s audience on AMC continues to climb, this Thursday’s episode is …
2 months agoRicky Starks in Las Vegas: Why the BRCW debut signals a massive shift
As BRCW and CCW prepare for their Las Vegas debuts this Wednesday, …
2 months ago
AJ Styles is finally getting his flowers and we need to talk about the inductor
AJ Styles is heading to the Hall of Fame this Friday, and …
2 months ago
Liv Morgan is lighting fires and taking mugshots before WrestleMania 41
Liv Morgan is turning the heat up before WrestleMania 41, dropping a …
2 months ago
Myles Borne finally graduated from the No Quarter Catch Crew shadow
Myles Borne finally broke through to win his first title in WWE, …
2 months ago
Jade Cargill is the most expensive weapon WWE still hasn't figured out how to use
Jade Cargill's recent revelation about WWE denying her 'Baddies Section' pitch exposes …
2 months ago
WrestleMania 41 is the ultimate test of the Cody Rhodes era
Six days out from WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, we analyze the …
2 months ago
Las Vegas is about to host the most tactical week in wrestling history
As WrestleMania 41 looms over Las Vegas, the real tactical battles are …
2 months ago
WWE producers and Gunther are saving wrestling from MJF’s 'stupid' generation
WrestleMania 41 is a week away, and the divide between 'workrate' and …
2 months ago