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
TNA Reality Check: Rebellion and the Kaz versus Elijah Pressure Cooker
A sharp look at how TNA's reliance on nostalgia acts at Rebellion …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brett Lauderdale is right about TNA’s indie talent lockout
Brett Lauderdale is calling out the industry's talent hoarding trend, arguing that …
2 months, 1 week ago
Orton and McAfee face a strategic mismatch against the Bloodline
Randy Orton and Pat McAfee are building a coalition, but their approach …
2 months, 1 week ago
Stephanie Vaquer and the WWE entrance theme dilemma
Stephanie Vaquer wants a Megadeth theme, but the reality of music licensing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Steph De Lander is moving past her TNA tenure
Steph De Lander opens up about her TNA exit, highlighting the pitfalls …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW, Bischoff, and the constant hunt for drama
From Matt Hardy's take on Pat McAfee's barbs to Eric Bischoff's latest …
2 months, 1 week ago
Darby Allin's future is becoming the most interesting story in AEW
Darby Allin is distancing himself from the AEW 'Four Pillars' brand. We …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Scorpio Sky's Sting match still matters in 2026
A deep dive into Scorpio Sky's history with the Icon and what …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA Rebellion needs more than nostalgia to survive tonight
TNA Rebellion returns to Cleveland tonight with the shock return of EC3, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Austin Theory is testing patience ahead of WrestleMania 41
Austin Theory's pivot to targeting broadcasters is stalling his momentum, raising questions …
2 months, 1 week ago
NXT needs to stop acting like a waiting room for the main roster
NXT's top stars are being discussed for main roster movement, but history …
2 months, 1 week ago
Will Ospreay acknowledges high-risk style after neck surgery
Will Ospreay is tempering his high-flying style after neck surgery and lost …
2 months, 1 week ago
Royce Keys finally arrives on SmackDown as WWE wins the West Coast bidding war
Royce Keys finally debuted on SmackDown in San Jose, marking the end …
2 months, 1 week ago
Trish Stratus just closed the door on a wrestling world tour
Trish Stratus has officially shut down any talk of a wrestling run …
2 months, 1 week ago
Trish Stratus isn't leaving WWE and that makes her WrestleMania 41 role even bigger
Trish Stratus recently shut down rumors of wrestling outside WWE, and her …
2 months, 1 week ago
Shawn Michaels just shut down the wildest Bret Hart rumor in history
Shawn Michaels recently addressed Bret Hart's wildest claim yet: that HBK and …
2 months, 1 week agoWWE is playing with fire with this Pat McAfee hack nonsense
Wade Keller was right to roast SmackDown. Pat McAfee's 'hack' comedy and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Lady Frost's bloody MLW debut has the timeline completely divided
Lady Frost might have broken her nose during her MLW debut, and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Chaos Drops and Storylines Heading Into TNA Rebellion
TNA threw the kitchen sink at us on the Rebellion go-home show. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Electric Wrestling Moments Heading Into WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 just days away, we rank the ten most electric …
2 months, 1 week ago