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
Tama Tonga’s moment of madness proves that professional wrestling is still the wild west
Tama Tonga has been handed a significant fine by WWE management following …
3 months agoWhen the Texas Ranger walked the aisle: Remembering Chuck Norris at Survivor Series
From his iconic role as the Special Guest Enforcer at Survivor Series …
3 months agoWhy nostalgia is the double-edged sword currently defining wrestling
From Finn Balor's paint to TNA's faction reunions, wrestling is obsessed with …
3 months agoJBL’s wrestling regrets go way beyond the win-loss column
JBL’s recent confession about his biggest career regret has nothing to do …
3 months agoDennis Rodman’s WWE Hall of Fame induction is opening the door for a final ring return
With Dennis Rodman entering the WWE Hall of Fame, speculation is mounting …
3 months agoEddie Hearn is right to be furious about the state of UFC fighter pay
Eddie Hearn's recent comments on Tom Aspinall's UFC contract have reignited the …
3 months agoThe 2026 New Japan Cup final is a collision of two different wrestling worlds
The 2026 New Japan Cup concludes with a clash of generations as …
3 months agoWhy the modern wrestling landscape is failing its most vital performers
A deep dive into the systemic failures of modern wrestling promotions to …
3 months agoNic Nemeth is turning the indie scene into his personal playground
Nic Nemeth’s return to JCW has injected a new sense of urgency …
3 months agoCM Punk and Roman Reigns are finally set to collide on Raw
The wrestling world is holding its breath as CM Punk and Roman …
3 months agoWhy the Judgment Day's tag team reign is hitting a breaking point
An in-depth look at the tactical breakdown of the upcoming WWE Tag …
3 months agoEric Bischoff is betting on Monday nights again and it feels like 1996
Eric Bischoff is returning to the Monday night slot that defined his …
3 months agoTNA is betting big on Sacramento as momentum builds for the brand
TNA is heading back to Sacramento with a renewed sense of purpose …
3 months agoJade Cargill is ready to stop posing and start fighting
Jade Cargill is tired of the spectacle and ready for the grind, …
3 months agoWWE 2K26 is finally here and the crossover era is officially out of control
With the launch of WWE 2K26, a high-profile Street Fighter crossover for …
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