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
Davey Portman (POST Wrestling): "It will be Brock versus Oba at WrestleMania. I'm not particularly thrilled about Brock Lesnar bei..."
Davey Portman on POST Wrestling: key quotes on NXT Championship picture, NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Alice Crowley is the hardest working wrestler you aren't watching yet
From starting at age 14 to surviving the chaos of the Gathering …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sam Roberts on WWE Now: "Seth Rollins versus Gunther is at WrestleMania."
Sam Roberts on WWE Now: key quotes on Roman Reigns vs. CM …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
John (Voices of Wrestling): "Dragon Dia had previously requested to leave the company. However, as this occurred during his ex..."
John on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on NOAH roster departures, Dragon …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW is playing a dangerous game with Omega and MJF
AEW's latest Dynamite contract signing has polarized fans, but the tension between …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Jericho returns to AEW and the injury status remains a mystery
Chris Jericho has returned to AEW after a year away, but the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
CM Punk (Busted Open Radio): "Listen, Roman, second highest arena gate record in company history. 19,346 people showed up in Ch..."
CM Punk on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Finn Balor storyline, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio: "I'm going to bury you next to your dead father. That was just like, whoa."
Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on CM Punk vs. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Braden Harrington (POST Wrestling): "I needed to see how CM Punk would respond to being called old. His response was, 'Hey, you got ji..."
Braden Harrington on POST Wrestling: key quotes on Johnny Gargano NXT return, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago![The Undertaker (Six Feet Under with The Undertaker): "I think the general consensus—none of us wanted that [the streak to end]. Nobody wanted it. I thi..."](https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e7/de/0f/ec/e7de0fec-df7c-4687-b561-528f05b673c4/cc8c0b44bd794ba2c74e12b7f3848f35ee07ae7f7a1bb2519cee832e606ebc49de66f53b4cd6ba4976f378c2d9f00c5ea9666a472ebf8b7b04e1baf4b62ea257.jpeg)
The Undertaker (Six Feet Under with The Undertaker): "I think the general consensus—none of us wanted that [the streak to end]. Nobody wanted it. I thi..."
The Undertaker on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker: key quotes on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Josh Alexander's injury exposes AEW's roster depth issues
Josh Alexander's knee surgery creates a 15% drop in technical match-time, forcing …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sean Ross Sapp (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "Toni Storm is out for the year. They do have a creative plan for the attack, just to be clear."
Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Women's division …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kate (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "WrestleVotes on Fightful Select reporting that Sami Zayn was going to win the U.S. title tonight...."
Kate on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Wrestling Season
The wrestling landscape is shifting ahead of WrestleMania 41, with major injuries, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
SP3 (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "It seems like the Babes of Wrath are done, at least for now. We'll have to dive into that. Hopefu..."
SP3 on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Babes of Wrath split …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sam Roberts (Notsam Wrestling): "What if Roman Reigns puts forward that this title was created because nobody could beat me? And n..."
Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling: key quotes on The Bloodline's future, WrestleMania …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Undertaker (Six Feet Under with The Undertaker): "Show flushed him. It sounded like taking a big old rib eye steak and throwing it on the counter. ..."
The Undertaker on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker: key quotes on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sean Ross Sapp (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "I think Chris Jericho is going to go back to AEW. I think it's a bad idea for all involved. I don..."
Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on WrestleMania booking …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The wrestling internet is melting down over AEW again
The wrestling internet is spiraling after a WWE legend ditched AEW Dynamite. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sam Roberts (Notsam Wrestling): "Jey Uso starts going, 'Joe, Joe,' and already the fact that he's calling him by his government, I..."
Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling: key quotes on Roman Reigns vs. CM …
2 months, 2 weeks ago