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
LA Knight is burning the bridge between WWE and influencer culture
LA Knight's confrontational tactics on a recent livestream highlight a growing divide …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE's obsession with phantom booking is a massive waste of airtime
We are less than three weeks from WrestleMania 41, so naturally, the …
2 months, 2 weeks agoChris Jericho injury update forces major AEW shuffle
Chris Jericho is sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle, forcing a major …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Vince McMahon allegations shift focus toward executive oversight
Janel Grant's latest court filing against Vince McMahon presents a systemic failure …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 needs more than just a victory lap
Cody Rhodes needs to evolve beyond the babyface trope, and WrestleMania 41 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Finn Balor Career Milestones and Moments
Finn Balor is an elite technician whose career has transitioned from global …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Renato Moicano faces a tactical trap against Chris Duncan
Renato Moicano faces Chris Duncan this weekend, and the tactical battle hinges …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trick Williams faces a sink or swim moment at WrestleMania 41
Trick Williams is stepping into the spotlight at WrestleMania 41, but Booker …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Jericho's injury timeline puts AEW's momentum to the test
Chris Jericho is sidelined with a pectoral injury, forcing AEW to rethink …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "After I beat you, I'm going to make sure that you're alone in life, but it's okay. I'm going to b..."
Roman Reigns on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on The Shield origin …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns (Busted Open Radio): "You're gonna retire me? You're gonna retire CM Punk? Well brother you just made the list. You wen..."
Roman Reigns on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Intercontinental Championship change, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk (POST Wrestling): "I've got to carry your bullshit to wrestlemania... I'm going to put you on one of those Cena reti..."
CM Punk on POST Wrestling: key quotes on Penta wins Intercontinental Championship, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rob McCarron (Voices of Wrestling): "I think this is your kickoff to LA Knight versus Brock Lesnar, and I think LA Knight delivers Pau..."
Rob McCarron on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on CM Punk vs. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Robert Stone (Busted Open Radio): "Bobby Roode is being groomed to be the guy. Like, when Michael Hayes leaves, Bobby's going to pro..."
Robert Stone on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Backstage roles, NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Host (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill were shooting on each other on Fightful Select and their WrestleMani..."
Host on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on NXT storylines, Stand and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE playing with fire by dropping Vince McMahon's name
WWE is testing the waters with controversial references to the past, but …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AJ Francis (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I heard at the time that he [Santos Escobar] got re-signed, they wanted him real bad, and I was t..."
AJ Francis on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Backstage leaks/journalism, Wrestling …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kenny (Inside The Ropes): "According to an update from PW Insider, another update from WrestlePuris, another update from Fig..."
Kenny on Inside The Ropes: key quotes on WWE Hall of Fame, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ross (Cultaholic Wrestling): "Rhea Ripley herself suggested there was genuine animosity by stating, 'Not having fun, not friend..."
Ross on Cultaholic Wrestling: key quotes on WWE Hall of Fame 2026, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruce Prichard (Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard): "Vader didn't come as Vader when he came in. He was a shell of that guy and never could get his gr..."
Bruce Prichard on Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard: key quotes on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago