Michael Hayes Celebrates Two Years of Sobriety

Professional wrestling executive Michael Hayes revealed that he recently passed two years without drinking alcohol, according to Wrestling News Co. Hayes shared the recovery milestone during an appearance on the show What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon. [1]

Hayes explained to Stephanie McMahon that his previous attempts at rehabilitation failed because he was not fully committed to stopping. He noted that this time was different because he truly wanted to achieve sobriety, stating that an individual must want to change for recovery to work. [1]

During the interview, Hayes stated that his history with alcohol began at age 11 or 12, with consistent drinking starting around age 14 or 15. He confirmed that he officially reached the two year sober milestone on the Thursday preceding the broadcast. [1]

Hayes, whose real name is Michael Seitz, currently works as the Vice President of Creative Writing and Booking for WWE. He is a retired professional wrestler and former musician best known by his ring name Michael P.S. Hayes. [3]