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
Liv Morgan stalking trial set for next week: What to know
The stalking case against Shawn Chan, who targeted wrestler Liv Morgan at …
6 days, 15 hours ago
Steve Maclin’s departure from TNA highlights a broken creative cycle
Steve Maclin has left TNA, but his rapid jump to the independent …
6 days, 16 hours ago
Rey Mysterio is running the show in Monterrey and the chaos is delicious
Rey Mysterio is calling the shots, Lince Dorado is charging up the …
1 week ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Flag Moments in Wrestling History
From Stamford power line explosions to legendary promo work, we rank the …
1 week ago
Why The Rock is distancing himself from the Dana White orbit
Dwayne Johnson has declined an invitation to the UFC Freedom 250 event. …
1 week ago
Top 10: Iconic Wrestling Moments That Defined Expectations
From the Montreal Screwjob to the end of the Streak, we rank …
1 week ago
AEW's tournament booking creates a logic gap for Mercedes Mone
AEW's tournament booking has a glaring logic gap, prioritizing side-feuds over the …
1 week ago
AEW's Collision booking is fraying as travel issues derail plans
AEW Collision faced significant travel disruption on June 6, leading to a …
1 week ago
Top 10: The Current State of NXT Power Rankings
A deep dive into the current NXT hierarchy, from the dominant Oba …
1 week ago
Je'Von Evans is the high-flying spark the main roster needed
Je'Von Evans is lighting up the main roster, but is his reckless, …
1 week ago
Why Mark Calaway’s Influence Could Save AAA’s Production Issues
AJ Styles thinks Mark Calaway is the secret to fixing AAA's pacing …
1 week ago
Billie Starkz sidelined: Youth prospect battles lingering injury
Billie Starkz has been sidelined following an injury aggravation, forcing a change …
1 week ago
Nikki Blackheart is already winning the NXT locker room war
Nikki Blackheart is entering NXT with a target on her back, but …
1 week agoMyla Grace hits the free agent market and the clock is ticking
Myla Grace is free, and the choice between WWE and AEW will …
1 week ago
Steve Maclin’s next move: Why a free agent scramble is already unfolding
Steve Maclin is a free agent after his TNA exit. We break …
1 week ago
Beyond Wrestling data suggests a pivot to high-volume tag team mechanics
Beyond Wrestling's jump to 15-minute tag bouts creates high-pace action, but high-impact …
1 week agoTNA's recent talent cuts signal a messy summer ahead
TNA's latest talent releases reveal deeper cracks in their booking strategy. I …
1 week ago
AAA is exposing the lack of star power in modern WWE
The contrast between the polished mediocrity of the WWE main roster and …
1 week ago
The SmackDown Power Rankings: Fallout from Bologna
The fallout from the Bologna taping has shifted the SmackDown power structure. …
1 week ago
YOH wins BOSJ 33 and the internet is absolutely losing its mind
YOH finally took down the mountain in the BOSJ 33 final, and …
1 week ago