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 Revolution 2026 was a bloody masterpiece that changed the game
AEW Revolution 2026 delivered a blood-soaked masterpiece in Los Angeles that cemented …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
MJF and Hangman Page just redefined the Texas Death Match in Los Angeles
AEW Revolution 2026 was a blood-soaked reminder that Maxwell Jacob Friedman can …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Andrade El Idolo’s return exposes AEW’s roster imbalance
Andrade El Idolo is back in AEW for 2026, but his return …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Julia Hart injury update following Collision Slam Dunk taping in Fresno
AEW star Julia Hart was injured during the Collision tapings in Fresno …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
WWE continues roster expansion with new wave of ID developmental signings
WWE has signed multiple independent wrestlers to ID deals following their February …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Roman Reigns vs CM Punk is the collision course WWE needs right now
Roman Reigns and CM Punk are set for a collision in Boston, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ciampa and Rush are set to tear the house down on Collision
Tommaso Ciampa and Lio Rush square off this Saturday, and it's the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ted DiBiase Jr. walks free, but the wrestling world isn't buying the silence
Ted DiBiase Jr. has been acquitted of welfare fraud charges, but the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Tessa Blanchard breaks silence on accountability claims
Tessa Blanchard hits back at Chrissy Rivera's claims regarding her past controversies, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game with his AEW future
MJF's pursuit of a Hollywood career is starting to show in his …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The lonely final bell for wrestling's greatest villains
Sgt. Slaughter's solitary attendance at The Iron Sheik's funeral exposes the hollowness …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon are the faces of the 2026 Hall of Fame
AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon lead the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why UFC London felt like a missed opportunity at the O2
UFC Fight Night 270 in London highlighted a growing disconnect between the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Kyle Fletcher is running out of excuses to finally break out in AEW
Kyle Fletcher has the tools, but he's running out of time to …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
NXT and AEW are still stuck in the shadow of the Wednesday Night Wars
The shadow of the Wednesday Night Wars still looms over NXT and …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Angelo Dawkins Moments and Milestones
A look at the career trajectory of Angelo Dawkins, from NXT tag …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why the Roman Reigns vs. The Rock dream match feels like a relic
Fans are divided on whether Roman Reigns vs. The Rock is still …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Roman Reigns and the myth of the 1316-day championship reign
A deep dive into the 1316-day reign of Roman Reigns reveals a …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Dennis Condrey and the blueprint for the perfect tag team
The wrestling world mourns the loss of Dennis Condrey, a foundational talent …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Roman Reigns reclaiming the throne is a desperate creative retreat
Roman Reigns is back in the driver's seat, but recycling the Bloodline …
2 months, 4 weeks ago