Michael Hayes is a professional wrestler and wrestling promoter, best known for his time in World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s as a member of the tag team The Fabulous Freebirds, which was influential in popularizing the freebird rule in tag team wrestling. In addition to his wrestling career, Hayes has worked as a producer and creative consultant in the wrestling industry. He has contributed to various storylines and events, helping to shape the direction of wrestling entertainment over the years.