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
WWE’s internal hierarchy is hiding in plain sight on the website roster
WWE's latest website roster shuffle offers a rare glimpse into the company's …
3 months ago
Hologram's return is the wildcard AEW desperately needs right now
Hologram is finally teasing a return to the AEW ring after months …
3 months ago
Dennis Condrey was the blueprint for every great tag team villain
The passing of Dennis Condrey marks the end of an era for …
3 months ago
Is Kit Wilson the next big breakout star for WWE's mid-card?
Kit Wilson is undergoing a career-defining transformation. We analyze his heated feud …
3 months ago
Jade Cargill’s new alliance is a masterclass in SmackDown chaos
Jade Cargill has officially reshaped the SmackDown women's division by recruiting Michin …
3 months ago
Randy Orton is back to his sadistic roots and the Bloodline is fracturing
Randy Orton has returned to his sadistic roots, while the Bloodline's internal …
3 months ago
Why WrestleMania 41 needs to finally crown the true queen of the era
Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair are on a collision course, but only …
3 months ago
Wrestling Open is proving the indies aren't just surviving, they're thriving
The independent scene is alive and well in Rhode Island, where a …
3 months ago
When the Octagon hits the Oval Office: Freedom 250 is a strange new frontier
As Donald Trump brings the Octagon to the White House for Freedom …
3 months ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 is make or break for Tony Khan's vision
AEW is at a crossroads, and Dynasty 2026 is the moment where …
3 months ago
CM Punk is finally where he belongs, but WrestleMania 41 is the real test
CM Punk's spot at WrestleMania 41 isn't a nostalgia act; it's a …
3 months ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 is the crossroads where AEW either reinvents or repeats
AEW Dynasty 2026 is the make-or-break moment for the company's booking strategy; …
3 months ago
The Judgment Day’s fractured foundation hits a breaking point
In a shocking turn of events, Damian Priest and R-Truth captured the …
3 months ago
Roadside chaos leaves SmackDown’s main event in tatters
A major main event was pulled from SmackDown after a real-life car …
3 months ago
Drew McIntyre is turning SmackDown into his own personal demolition derby
Drew McIntyre is currently operating in a vacuum of his own making, …
3 months ago
SmackDown is hitting its stride as the road to WrestleMania intensifies
Friday Night SmackDown is finally finding its rhythm as the road to …
3 months ago
Carlos Silva is finally winning over the TNA locker room
Carlos Silva took over a TNA locker room defined by cynicism and …
3 months ago
Whatever happened to the Million Dollar Son?
Ted DiBiase Jr. was once the golden boy of the WWE's next …
3 months ago
The Bella Twins' return to the ring is a masterclass in nostalgia and business
The Bella Twins return to the SmackDown ring with a point to …
3 months ago
AEW Dynamite just proved its core audience is bulletproof
Against the massive shadow of the NCAA tournament, AEW Dynamite just hit …
3 months ago