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
NXT'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
Jonathan Hood (Busted Open Radio): "Randy Orton goes back to 2011 Randy Orton. He just turns and snaps. The crowd was part stunned, p..."
Jonathan Hood discusses Young Bucks vs. FTR beef, Cody Rhodes blood spot, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kaz (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "Is it a big deal that Ronda's all elite? It's a big deal. It's also a bad deal, I believe. I don'..."
Kaz discusses Ronda Rousey AEW debut, AEW vs. WWE PPV quality, Hangman …
2 months, 2 weeks agoFrom the Gym to the Shelf: A Fan’s Look at Recent Wrestling Gear
We take a deep dive into the gear that actually matters, from …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ricky Saints and the shifting optics of the WWE performance center
Ricky Saints' recent viral appearance with former AEW standouts has reignited rumors …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNXT contract negotiations signal roster shakeup ahead of Stand & Deliver
NXT contract negotiations are heating up, with talent retention becoming a liability …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Brian (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "I am here to confirm to you that yes, it is true [that WWE requested ESPN remove letter grades fr..."
Brian discusses Road Dogg WWE departure, WWE/ESPN partnership, WrestleMania 41 plans on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bully Ray (Busted Open Radio): "Whoever it is, it's got to be a damn knife in the heart to Cody. I would love to see the next inc..."
Bully Ray discusses Keanu Carver booking, Potential Charlotte Flair/Randy Orton storyline, NXT …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Dreamer (Busted Open Radio): "The biggest, heaviest line in this is we want to prove that we're the best of our generation, but..."
Tommy Dreamer discusses Will Ospreay injury update, Don Callis whereabouts, Darby Allin's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Denise Salcedo (Busted Open Radio): "Toni Storm will not be on AEW for the foreseeable future, which sucks because Toni Storm is one o..."
Denise Salcedo discusses AEW World Championship landscape, Will Ospreay's future at All …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trick Williams is becoming the central pillar of WWE's next generation
Trick Williams is moving from NXT prospect to a central figure as …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dana White is doubling down on AI branding and fans are rightfully annoyed
Dana White is defending the UFC's use of generative AI in branding, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bully Ray (Busted Open Radio): "Oba Femi is part of the future of this roster and this company. It ain't going to hurt Brock Lesn..."
Bully Ray discusses Obafemi vs. Brock Lesnar, Brock Lesnar's future, WrestleMania booking …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kaz (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "It was reported by Dave Meltzer that Toni Storm's sudden departure from AEW storylines last week ..."
Kaz discusses Wrestling injury updates, Seth Rollins vs. Paul Heyman WrestleMania plans, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trick Williams faces high-stakes WrestleMania debut with personal distraction
Trick Williams heads into WrestleMania 41 under personal duress as his mother …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAmerican Gladiators is counting on the wrestling crossover market
With the Gladiators reboot launching, producers are targeting a 15% audience share …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bully Ray (Busted Open Radio): "They floated the word 'dad' out there. They never mentioned Vince by name. They put their toe in ..."
Bully Ray discusses Brock Lesnar return, Randy Orton storyline, Obafemi push on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Brock Lesnar (Grilling JR with Jim Ross): "I was a shooter, an amateur guy. I had a lot of credentials to my name. Of course, I got tested a..."
Brock Lesnar discusses John Cena's future role in WWE, Jimmy Valiant retirement, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Conrad Thompson (Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard): "LA Knight revealed that he was unaware he was being recorded during the exchange with Triple H [o..."
Conrad Thompson discusses Sid Vicious Hall of Fame, LA Knight/WWE Unreal controversy, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dillon Danis and the circus act that never ends
Dillon Danis is back in the headlines talking about his mental state …
2 months, 3 weeks ago