Michael Hayes Clarifies Chelsea Green Remarks on Podcast

WWE senior producer Michael Hayes has clarified his controversial remarks about wrestler Chelsea Green, claiming that a Netflix docuseries edited out key praise for her talent during a recent appearance on The Undertaker's Six Feet Under podcast.

In the second season of WWE Unreal, which aired earlier this year, Hayes described Green as entertaining but stated that her role as the inaugural Women's United States Champion was to elevate emerging stars like Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair rather than occupy a main-event position herself. The comments drew widespread criticism on social media, with Green voicing her disappointment in subsequent interviews, noting the frustration of having her perceived career ceiling highlighted on a global platform.

Hayes addressed the backlash during the February 25, 2026, episode of the podcast, asserting that the segment misrepresented his full views. He said he had discussed the matter with Netflix officials, recalling that his interview began with positive remarks about Green that were ultimately omitted. "I've talked to Netflix about this because when we did that interview, and I recall this specifically, when we started the interview,...