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
QT Marshall (What Happened When with Tony Schiavone): "I think Mystico going back to what your question is, I think it's going to be huge for us. I thin..."
QT Marshall on What Happened When with Tony Schiavone: key quotes on …
2 months, 2 weeks agoLady Frost heads to MLW after quiet AEW departure
Lady Frost has signed with MLW following her official exit from AEW. …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNOAH throwing the GHC title into the WWE machine is a disaster waiting to happen
NOAH is risking the legacy of the GHC Heavyweight Championship by flirting …
2 months, 2 weeks agoSabu's scars are the only history book that matters
Sabu’s new documentary isn’t just a look back at a hardcore icon; …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Becky Lynch (Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg): "We're not all here, but I think three of us are, yes. And the door is always open, I think, for S..."
Becky Lynch on Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg: key quotes on Becky …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s latest trademark filing has the internet spiraling
WWE's latest trademark filing has sent the internet into its typical tailspin …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Willie Mack’s AEW status reveals a chronic roster depth problem
Willie Mack’s recent usage data suggests a deeper systemic failure in managing …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Francis Ngannou looks for clarity after PFL exit and Netflix deal
Francis Ngannou is pivotting to one-off fights after his PFL exit, but …
2 months, 2 weeks agoSammy Guevara is walking into a career-defining crossroads
Sammy Guevara is at a developmental stalemate. To reach the main event, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s injury crisis threatens the WrestleMania 41 card
WrestleMania 41 is just 18 days away, but WWE's injury crisis is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Alice Crowley is ready to jump to national television
Alice Crowley has publicly stated her intent to secure a major signing. …
2 months, 2 weeks agoBlood remains thicker than promotional borders in Mexican wrestling
The wrestling tribalism on social media is exhausting, but a little solidarity …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dani Luna's exit highlights the fragility of mid-card depth
Dani Luna's departure from TNA Wrestling forces a tactical re-evaluation of the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Le'Veon Bell (Busted Open Radio): "He never sent over a contract, y'all. He never sent one over. And I gave him 24 hours. I didn't e..."
Le'Veon Bell discusses WrestleMania 42 appearance, Wrestling fandom apology, Logan Paul boxing …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Rankings: Oba Femi’s Path to Main Roster Dominance
Oba Femi is shaking up the WWE landscape, moving from a developmental …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the Modern Era
From the Montreal Screwjob to the Women's Main Event at WrestleMania 35, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNXT is abandoning the arena to find its soul
NXT is stripping back its production values and heading to the streets, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoCCW Alive injury report: What to know as the roster hits the road
CCW Alive is dealing with a surge of roster injuries, forcing a …
2 months, 2 weeks agoCCW Alive's technical decline masks a deeper booking issue
With technical match time down 19% since Q4, CCW Alive is trading …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNXT's NYC street angle is a dangerous blueprint for WrestleMania
Analyzing the recent NYC street angle from NXT and how its cinematic, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago