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
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 agoShawn Michaels’ Peacock debut proves the HBK era is WWE’s biggest asset
Shawn Michaels’ NXT has seen 22% growth in the 18-49 demo, proving …
2 months, 1 week agoCleveland's AIW is finally getting the red carpet treatment it deserves
Absolute Intense Wrestling is heading to the Cleveland International Film Festival this …
2 months, 1 week agoAsh By Elegance is right to roast the airport autograph creeps
Ash By Elegance is blasting airport creeps and she's 100% right. It's …
2 months, 1 week agoRandy Savage’s Poughkeepsie honor shows exactly what WrestleMania 41 is missing
As Randy Savage is honored in Poughkeepsie, we look ahead to a …
2 months, 1 week ago
Royce Keys debuts as WWE scrambles to fix the Pat McAfee storyline
WWE is frantically reworking SmackDown scripts as the Pat McAfee narrative falters, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Current State of NXT Power Rankings
A rapid-fire breakdown of the top 10 stars currently driving the NXT …
2 months, 1 week agoTNA's WrestleMania Weekend Pullout: A Masterstroke or a Massive Own Goal?
TNA's decision to pull its talent from all non-affiliated WrestleMania weekend events …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW’s massive Collision title change won't fix a broken Trios division
AEW taped a major title change in Edmonton, but hot-shotting the Trios …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA just suspended two talents and the timing couldn't be worse
Just nine days away from WrestleMania 41, TNA manages to steal the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Alberto Del Rio faces 20 years as wrestling promotions cut ties
Alberto Del Rio faces a potential 20-year prison sentence in Mexico as …
2 months, 1 week ago
Trump's arrival in Miami turns UFC 327 into a predictable circus
Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg are bringing violence to Miami, but the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Definitive Moments Shaping Combat Sports in 2026
A deep dive into the 10 moments defining combat sports as of …
2 months, 1 week ago
Caleb Konley needs more than a mask to elevate his standing in TNA
Caleb Konley is chasing heat, but his reliance on the Suicide mask …
2 months, 1 week ago
GUNTHER and Seth Rollins are locking horns long before WrestleMania 41
GUNTHER and Seth Rollins are on a collision course, but the last-minute …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chris Jericho locks in his AEW future and kills the WrestleMania 41 return rumors
Chris Jericho has officially signed a multi-year contract extension with AEW, ending …
2 months, 1 week ago
Logan Paul's WWE ride: Legit talent or glorified sideshow?
Logan Paul keeps shaking up the WWE universe, and his recent comments …
2 months, 1 week ago
Pat McAfee joining Randy Orton is the chaos WWE needed for WrestleMania 41
Pat McAfee's shock reveal as Randy Orton's ally on the April 3 …
2 months, 1 week ago
Danhausen is out-selling Roman Reigns and it’s a problem for the main event
Mark Henry reveals that Danhausen is out-selling Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes …
2 months, 1 week ago