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
AEW Dynasty is FTR's last chance to prove the Midnight Express blueprint still works
As the wrestling world mourns the passing of Dennis Condrey, FTR heads …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Rush and Darby Allin exposed AEW's biggest booking flaw
Wednesday's Dynamite go-home show opted for violence over storyline progression. It highlighted …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Darby Allin and Rush just stole the show before AEW Dynasty
Rush and Darby Allin delivered a brutal main event on Dynamite, but …
2 months, 3 weeks agoConor McGregor's threat to save fighting is just sad at this point
Conor McGregor claims he is returning to the UFC to 'save fighting.' …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMLW locks down GBOT as roster overhaul continues in Charleston
MLW has officially signed the trio formerly known as Gallus. Joe Coffey, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dennis Condrey was the mechanic who built modern tag team wrestling
Dennis Condrey's legacy isn't just in the titles he won, but in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Brooklyn preschool director stole $2.75 million and blew $350K on WWE tickets
In one of the most absurd embezzlement cases in recent memory, a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The numbers behind MJF calling modern indie wrestlers lazy
MJF claims the modern indie generation is lazy, and a deep dive …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AEW St. Paul attendance shows the promotion is finding its core floor
AEW's St. Paul attendance of 3,428 tickets marks a core consolidation just …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gable Steveson's move to Real American Freestyle makes perfect sense
After failed stints in WWE and the NFL, the Olympic gold medalist …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Oba Femi’s main roster jump is the biggest open secret of WrestleMania week
With an MSG appearance booked and AEW clearing out of the Saturday …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hikuleo's WWE debut is the worst-kept secret in the Bloodline Civil War
With Tama Tonga already racking up fines, rumors are intensifying that NJPW …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bully Ray demands WWE Hall of Fame spot for Midnight Express after Condrey's passing
Following the passing of tag team legend Dennis Condrey, WWE Hall of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Bloodline Is Unraveling Faster Than WWE Can Control It
Tama Tonga's recent fine is a public admission that Solo Sikoa's version …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ospreay Anomaly: A Statistical Rift in the Don Callis Family
Will Ospreay's near-80% singles win rate in AEW casts a long shadow, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The $350,000 WWE ticket heist is a warning for WrestleMania 41
A Brooklyn preschool director allegedly spent $350,000 on WWE tickets, revealing the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ronda Rousey's AEW arrival is a calculated middle finger to TKO
Ronda Rousey's debut vlog after her AEW Revolution appearance makes it clear: …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Daniel Moody’s passing is a stark reminder of the wrestling family burden
The passing of Daniel 'DJ Pringle' Moody, son of the legendary Paul …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Crucial Matchups Defining the WrestleMania 41 Season
From AJ Lee's historic return to John Cena's final ride, we rank …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WWE is pricing out the very fans who built this empire
From 'ridiculous' VIP bus tours to Brock Lesnar's business-first return, WWE's TKO …
2 months, 3 weeks ago