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
WrestleMania 41: A Crossroads of Legacy, Redemption, and Creative Turmoil
WrestleMania 41 approaches, promising a mix of emotional farewells, major returns, and …
2 months, 1 week agoPRODUCE Wrestling: Can a Curated Indie Vision Cut Through?
A new independent wrestling promotion, PRODUCE Wrestling, is set to debut on …
2 months, 1 week agoThe WrestleMania 41 medical report: Is the roster red-lining before Las Vegas?
As WrestleMania 41 looms, a deep dive into the WWE medical room …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41 is about to face its biggest transfer shock since Royce Keys
WrestleMania 41 is only 12 days away, and the rumors of a …
2 months, 1 week agoWWE's Latest Undisclosed Trademark: A Precursor to What?
PWInsider reports a new WWE trademark filing, but without disclosing the name …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Oba Femi is the only man who can actually retire Brock Lesnar
Oba Femi is the first challenger in years who possesses the physical …
2 months, 1 week ago
Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill are facing a massive WrestleMania reality check
Rhea Ripley admits the pressure is mounting for her WrestleMania 41 clash …
2 months, 1 week ago
Finn Balor is resurrecting the Demon for Las Vegas and I am nervous
Finn Balor teased the return of his 'Demon' persona on the April …
2 months, 1 week agoWWE is teasing a massive mystery signing for the WrestleMania ladder match
Following a cryptic 'Consumer Advocate' promo from CM Punk and a chaotic …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF is intentionally antagonizing the AEW locker room again
While physically cleared, MJF sparks massive backstage tension by praising WWE's Triple …
2 months, 1 week ago
Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar carry a deeply flawed WWE Raw toward WrestleMania 41
With 12 days to WrestleMania 41, Raw relied on Brock Lesnar brawls …
2 months, 1 week ago
Gable Steveson's Jon Jones alliance is a disaster waiting to happen
Gable Steveson says his new training partnership with Jon Jones is 'perfect.' …
2 months, 1 week ago
CM Punk and the looming WrestleMania reality check
CM Punk's recent comments on Raw regarding ticket prices highlight a deeper …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF and the reality of the AEW nostalgia trap
MJF's recent dialogue with Mick Foley highlights a worrying trend of AEW …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 booking must avoid the celebrity trap
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the balance between mainstream celebrity appeal and in-ring …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jade Cargill injury status ahead of WrestleMania 41
Jade Cargill faces uncertainty as WrestleMania 41 approaches; injury concerns mandate a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
TNA viewership slide highlights roster sustainability concerns
TNA Impact hits a ratings wall following a brief spike; roster fatigue …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Career and Influence of Shawn Michaels
From the peak of his 2000s technical resurgence to his current role …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Randy Orton and Pat McAfee are an odd, dangerous pairing for WrestleMania
Randy Orton's alliance with Pat McAfee ahead of WrestleMania 41 is a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Pat McAfee and Randy Orton are an unlikely statistical mismatch
Randy Orton's recent 68 percent win rate faces a bizarre dip in …
2 months, 2 weeks ago