Kelani Jordan Says Nobody Is Going Through a Table at Her Wedding to Carmelo Hayes
September 9, 2026
Kelani Jordan is getting ready to marry Carmelo Hayes next month, but anybody hoping their wedding turns into an episode of WWE Raw is going...
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Carmelo Hayes
Carmelo Hayes is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he competes on SmackDown. Born Christian Brigham, Hayes competed as Christian Casanova before joining WWE and becoming one of NXT's most accomplished stars. He became the first Superstar to capture the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, NXT North American Championship and NXT Championship during his career, later winning the 2025 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the WWE United States Championship on SmackDown.
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Andrade Questions Carmelo Hayes’ Whereabouts Amid WWE TV Absence
September 4, 2026
Andrade just gave fans a pretty good reason to start asking questions about Carmelo Hayes. With Melo nowhere to be seen on WWE television for...
How Carmelo Hayes Is Viewed Backstage in WWE Despite Head Scratching Booking
August 17, 2026
Carmelo Hayes may not be getting the push some fans want on WWE television, but behind the scenes, there doesn’t appear to be any heat...
Carmelo Hayes Takes Eminem’s ‘Killshot’ Aim at Baron Corbin
August 2, 2026
Carmelo Hayes didn’t waste any time responding after Baron Corbin walked out of SummerSlam as the new United States Champion. Instead of posting a lengthy...
Why Carmelo Hayes Was Left Off WWE SummerSlam Card
July 27, 2026
Carmelo Hayes’ absence from the SummerSlam card isn’t because he’s in trouble with WWE. The explanation is much simpler—and probably a lot more frustrating for...
Baron Corbin Wants Carmelo Hayes Added to United States Title Match at WWE SummerSlam
July 26, 2026
Turns out WWE fans aren’t the only ones wondering why Carmelo Hayes isn’t headed to SummerSlam. Baron Corbin wants him there too. After WWE officially...
Fans Drag Triple H Over Carmelo Hayes’ WWE SummerSlam Absence
July 25, 2026
Instead of celebrating WWE’s latest SummerSlam match announcement, fans flooded Triple H’s social media with one complaint: where is Carmelo Hayes? Considering Hayes was right...
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Carmelo Hayes Revives Old Tweet After Baron Corbin Costs Him on WWE SmackDown
July 11, 2026
Baron Corbin’s return on SmackDown did more than cost Carmelo Hayes a huge match. It also led Hayes to dig up a tweet from months...
Carmelo Hayes Returns To Television After Months-Long Hiatus During 5/15 WWE SmackDown
May 15, 2026
The May 15 episode of WWE SmackDown went down at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. You never know who will show up...
Carmelo Hayes’ Status for May 15 WWE SmackDown Revealed Amid TV Absence
May 15, 2026
WWE may have pulled Carmelo Hayes from WrestleMania 42 plans earlier this year, but now the company is putting him right back into the action...
Carmelo Hayes Admits Losing United States Title Before WrestleMania 42 Was Heartbreaking
April 26, 2026
Carmelo Hayes isn’t pretending that losing the United States Championship before WWE WrestleMania 42 didn’t sting. In fact, he admitted the moment hit him harder...
Carmelo Hayes Refuses WrestleMania Role Unless He’s The Spotlight
April 17, 2026
Carmelo Hayes isn’t interested in just showing up — if he’s not front and center, he’d rather not be there at all. While speaking to...
Carmelo Hayes Speaks Out After Missing WrestleMania 42 For Second Straight Year
April 16, 2026
Carmelo Hayes isn’t hiding his frustration after missing WrestleMania 42, but he’s making it clear that he’s staying ready for when WWE finally gives him...
WWE Made Late Decision to Drop Carmelo Hayes from WrestleMania 42 Card
April 14, 2026
Carmelo Hayes was supposed to wrestle at WrestleMania 42, but somewhere along the way, WWE changed plans and pulled him from the card. For weeks,...
Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes SmackDown Match Hit With Heavy Dislikes Again
April 4, 2026
Sami Zayn held onto the United States Championship again on the April 3 episode of WWE SmackDown — but the reaction online looked just as...
Vince Russo Says Carmelo Hayes’ U.S. Title Loss Shows Major WWE Booking Problem
April 1, 2026
Vince Russo is taking aim at WWE’s championship booking — and he’s using Carmelo Hayes losing the United States Title as the latest example of...
Carmelo Hayes Calls Relationship With Kelani Jordan a ‘Cheat Code’ for Surviving WWE Life
April 1, 2026
Carmelo Hayes is opening up about life outside the ring, and he made it clear that being in a relationship with someone who understands the...
Carmelo Hayes Calls WWE Crowds ‘Wishy-Washy’ In Honest Comments
April 1, 2026
Carmelo Hayes is keeping it real about life in WWE, especially when it comes to how quickly fan support can change. During a recent appearance...
Carmelo Hayes Shuts Down Rumors About U.S. Title Loss
April 1, 2026
Carmelo Hayes is setting the record straight after losing the United States Championship — and he’s not buying the rumors that quickly spread online. Following...
Trick Williams Reacts to Carmelo Hayes Losing U.S. Title Before WrestleMania 42
March 30, 2026
Trick Williams is finally addressing Carmelo Hayes losing the United States Championship—and he’s making it clear where he stands. Following the March 27 episode of...
Bishop Dyer Says Carmelo Hayes ‘Got Screwed’ After Losing U.S. Title Before WrestleMania 42
March 28, 2026
Carmelo Hayes’ United States Title loss on the March 27 episode of SmackDown sparked immediate reaction, and one former champion didn’t waste time making his...
