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
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
Pat McAfee's SmackDown stunt completely derailed the WrestleMania 41 build
WWE tried to inject Pat McAfee's chaotic energy into a deeply serious …
2 months, 1 week agoDrew McIntyre's WrestleMania Status In Doubt After SmackDown Brawl
A post-match brawl with Jacob Fatu on SmackDown has left Drew McIntyre …
2 months, 1 week agoEvery rumored match for WWE Backlash 2026, ranked worst to best
WrestleMania 41 hasn't even happened yet, but the leaked card for WWE …
2 months, 1 week agoWrestling Merch Worth Your Money Before WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, and the merch machine is in …
2 months, 1 week agoAEW Collision's lineup exposes the tactical divide on Saturday nights
AEW Collision matches average 11.5 minutes—17% longer than Dynamite—and this Saturday's lineup …
2 months, 1 week agoWill Ospreay faces his past as AEW Collision struggles for relevance
Tonight's Collision offers a main event that could headline any pay-per-view, but …
2 months, 1 week agoPat McAfee's future remains the biggest question mark for WWE's post-Mania shift
Pat McAfee's future in WWE is caught between his immense social media …
2 months, 1 week agoMJF’s insults are fine, but the act is getting a little vintage
MJF’s methodical approach to roasting fans is impressive on paper, but it’s …
2 months, 1 week ago
Alberto Del Rio's career is finished after the latest legal fallout
With serious criminal charges pending in Mexico, Alberto Del Rio's professional wrestling …
2 months, 1 week ago
CM Punk injury status update heading into WrestleMania 41
CM Punk's physical status for WrestleMania 41 remains uncertain as medical staff …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why AEW Dynasty represents a statistical pivot point for Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega faces MJF at Dynasty with a 68% PPV win rate, …
2 months, 1 week ago
EC3 is heading back to TNA and it feels risky
A tactical look at the risks of the EC3 return at TNA …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tony Khan’s 2026 recalibration signals shift in AEW recruitment strategy
Tony Khan is pivoting from rapid expansion to surgical refinement as AEW …
2 months, 1 week ago
NXT's roster purge is the only way to save WrestleMania 41 buildup
With WrestleMania 41 nine days away, the company must decide if they …
2 months, 1 week ago
Rhea Ripley’s leg injury is the worst possible news for WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley's recent ER visit for a stitched leg wound has put …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW eyes free agent high-flyer to bolster mid-card ranks
AEW is targeting a high-flyer to bolster their roster, but the move …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Hardys are trying to defy physics again and it's getting scary
The Hardy Boyz are reportedly battered with injuries ahead of TNA Rebellion, …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW has a looming deadline with a top-tier roster issue
AEW faces a high-stakes contract deadline this summer that could disrupt their …
2 months, 1 week ago