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
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
Chris Jericho winning the ROH title at Dynasty 2025 would have been a disaster
Looking back at the 2025 Dynasty card, Chris Jericho holding the Ring …
2 months, 1 week agoWWE is betting big on Vegas before taking the show to Europe
With WrestleMania 41 only 11 days away, we analyze the tactical paths …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE's Double Whammy: Viewership Dip Meets Ticket Price Cuts
WWE is facing a significant business challenge as premium live event viewership …
2 months, 1 week ago
Jack Perry's title win proves AEW is betting on high-occupancy chaos
AEW's reliance on 21-man battle royales and constant trios substitutions is diluting …
2 months, 1 week ago
HBK is cooking something called NXT Revenge and it better be good
WWE officially filed for the 'NXT Revenge' trademark on April 6, 2026. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ric Flair is at war with WWE again and nobody is winning
Ric Flair is taking massive shots at WWE just days before WrestleMania …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Vegas squeeze: WrestleMania 41 weekend is breaking the indies
Las Vegas is about to host the most corporatized WrestleMania weekend in …
2 months, 1 week ago
IYO SKY faces a Texas trap as WWE fumbles her WrestleMania 41 booking
With Rhea Ripley waiting tonight in Texas and Asuka hovering in the …
2 months, 1 week agoRicochet's boiling point: Why tonight's Trios match is a powder keg
Ricochet is out for blood after Jack Perry stole the AEW National …
2 months, 1 week agoWhat the MJF and Kenny Omega contract signing really means for AEW
Tony Khan is booking reality on Dynamite tonight. The scheduled match contract …
2 months, 1 week agoWill Ospreay vs PAC is the violent nightmare AEW needs right now
Ospreay returned at Dynasty with a target on Jon Moxley's back, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Injury on TKO's Balance Sheet
One NXT star's surgery highlights the single biggest risk to TKO's multi-billion …
2 months, 1 week ago
CM Punk’s unscripted WWE Raw promo is a reality check for the locker room
CM Punk’s unplanned Raw promo reveals the thin line between organic emotion …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Legacy of Steve
From the gridiron to the squared circle, we rank the most influential …
2 months, 1 week ago
Sean Strickland and the FBI training camp: A breakdown of the numbers
Sean Strickland is a high-volume striker with a 3.56 strike differential, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Triple H's power struggle texts change the WrestleMania 41 narrative
Leaked texts show Triple H was fighting for control during the TKO …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Professional Wrestling (2025-2026)
The professional wrestling landscape is shifting daily as we approach WrestleMania 41. …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE is about to cram one more match into the WrestleMania 41 clown car
WWE is reportedly looking to add a last-minute match to the WrestleMania …
2 months, 1 week ago
ROH TV: Jacksonville Tapings Deliver Hard-Hitting Action and Looming Questions
Ring of Honor's recent Jacksonville tapings promise a mix of title defenses, …
2 months, 1 week ago