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 internet needs to cool it with the Charlotte Flair drama
The Charlotte Flair 'malfunction' saga is a perfect case study in why …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Resurgence
From Oba Femi's viral phantom presence to the fallout of the Danhausen …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 42 fever dreams are melting everyone’s brains
I am officially declaring a moratorium on WrestleMania 42 talk. We are …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
TNA and AEW storylines are caught in a creative identity crisis
A tactical breakdown of why AEW's booking feels safe while TNA struggles …
2 months, 2 weeks agoSami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes are set for a tactical showdown on SmackDown
Sami Zayn faces Carmelo Hayes as the SmackDown roster navigates a delicate …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE management is finally learning how to throw a party
Wade Barrett says management is finally pushing stars with real momentum, but …
2 months, 2 weeks agoThe strategic gamble of Black versus Cardona on SmackDown
The clash between Malakai Black and Matt Cardona on SmackDown highlights a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Charlotte Flair's Mount Rushmore actually a glass ceiling for the division?
Charlotte Flair's recent comments on her wrestling Mount Rushmore reveal a static …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
SmackDown is stalling out right before WrestleMania 41
April 3's SmackDown showed the company is playing way too safe as …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Deliver: The NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 Power Rankings
A deep dive into the 10 defining factors of the 2026 NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s legal baggage is overshadowing Wrestlemania 41
With WrestleMania 41 weeks away, the ongoing legal controversies involving Vince McMahon …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The wrestling internet is spiraling over the Tessa Blanchard situation
The wrestling internet is losing its mind over a harassment story, and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Cleared for Action
The Hurt Syndicate is back, Bobby Lashley is ready for brawls, and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE must balance short-term optics with the human reality behind the curtain
Analyzing the creative shift toward WrestleMania 41, the impact of recent behind-the-scenes …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW talent on the verge of a cross-promotion bridge with CMLL
A major AEW talent is nearing a dual-contract deal with CMLL, signaling …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Matt Hardy injury update following TNA chaos
Matt Hardy is nursing a nose injury from a recent TNA match, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Matt Hardy sidelined following TNA nose injury
Matt Hardy is sidelined indefinitely following a nasal fracture sustained in TNA …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Colten Gunn cleared for AEW return following long-term injury hiatus
Colten Gunn has been medically cleared for an AEW return after a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
John Cena’s final act is becoming a logistical nightmare
John Cena's final run is being cannibalized by scheduling bloat, turning a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hurt Syndicate brings a cold reality to the AEW midcard
Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin have endured a combined 200+ days of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago