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
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
Lola Vice takes the throne as NXT prepares for a two-week Revenge
Lola Vice delivers her first promo as NXT Women's Champion while WrestlePro's …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Chazz 'Starboy' Hall's NXT debut changes the entire WWE ID strategy
Chazz 'Starboy' Hall is bypassing the Performance Center and heading straight to …
2 months, 1 week agoTakeshita and Darby Allin saved AEW Dynamite from a total booking disaster
AEW Dynamite delivered a brutal instant classic with Takeshita and Darby Allin, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Je’Von Evans is making everyone rethink what a clean dive actually looks like
NXT's Je’Von Evans has the wrestling world divided after admitting he purposely …
2 months, 1 week ago
Is John Cena The Final Piece in AEW's Puzzle?
With John Cena's WWE farewell looming at WrestleMania 41, whispers are growing …
2 months, 1 week ago
NXT's Revenge And The Looming WrestleMania Imbalance
NXT is looking to build new stars with its 'Revenge' special, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF Draws New Battle Lines as AEW's Strategy Pivots
As Tony Khan signals a strategic pullback on direct WWE attacks, MJF …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Long Road Back to the Top for Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has spent his career oscillating between the top of the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Paul Wight deserves a better final act than these injury-prone tropes
Paul Wight's candid reflections on his health and career provide a grim …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA is locking the doors as WrestleMania week arrives
TNA has begun pulling its talent from WrestleMania week independent shows, signaling …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW's title vacancy trend reveals a booking depth problem
AEW’s recent TNT title vacancy shows a 22% increase in wrestler workload, …
2 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 09
April 9 serves as a bridge, a quiet moment in the wrestling …
2 months, 1 week ago
Marko Stunt's return to the ring signals a shift for the high-flyer
Marko Stunt has signed a multi-fight deal with New York promotion PRODUCE. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Alberto Del Rio's latest arrest has the wrestling world spiraling
Alberto Del Rio is under investigation in Mexico with potential prison time …
2 months, 1 week agoCM Punk is playing chess while the rest of the roster plays checkers
CM Punk is back on the microphone, and the internet is once …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty is looking like a high-stakes garage sale
AEW Dynasty 2026 is approaching, and the rumors about returning stars are …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA is stalling the crossover matches we want to see
TNA’s decision to limit their roster’s ability to face AEW stars is …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA is getting territorial and it is ruining dream matches
TNA's recent move to block talent from facing AEW stars on the …
2 months, 1 week ago
CM Punk and the delicate art of the interruption
Bully Ray's breakdown of the CM Punk Raw promo reveals exactly how …
2 months, 1 week ago