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...
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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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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 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...
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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...
Spoiler: Carmelo Hayes’ Opponent Revealed for March 20 WWE SmackDown
March 20, 2026
The mystery surrounding Carmelo Hayes’ open challenge didn’t last long — because WWE has now locked in an opponent for tonight’s SmackDown. According to PWInsider,...
Carmelo Hayes Challenges CM Punk to Winner-Takes-All Match
February 3, 2026
CM Punk wants Carmelo Hayes’ United States Championship—and now Carmelo Hayes is daring him to put his WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line as...
Spoiler: Carmelo Hayes’ Open Challenge Opponent Revealed for January 30 WWE SmackDown
January 30, 2026
Just before WWE SmackDown goes live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the final stop on the road to the Royal Rumble is picking up serious steam....
Carmelo Hayes Teases Bringing Kelani Jordan to WWE SmackDown for Future Match
January 4, 2026
Carmelo Hayes isn’t just ready for a rematch on SmackDown — he might be bringing backup in the form of his real-life fiancée, Kelani Jordan....
WWE SmackDown Viewership for December 26 Sees Increase After Carmelo Hayes Wins United States Title
January 2, 2026
The December 26, 2025 edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on USA Network featured several standout moments, including Carmelo Hayes winning the WWE United States Title. In...
Carmelo Hayes Announces First U.S. Title Defense After WWE SmackDown Victory
December 27, 2025
Just after capturing his first main roster title, Carmelo Hayes is wasting no time proving he’s a fighting champion. Fresh off his win on the...
Backstage Reaction to Carmelo Hayes’ WWE United States Title Win
December 22, 2025
Carmelo Hayes isn’t just getting love from fans—people backstage in WWE are backing him as well. Following his U.S. Championship win during the tapings for...
Kelani Jordan Reveals Wedding Date Plans with Carmelo Hayes
November 18, 2025
One of WWE’s top power couples just dropped a major relationship update—Kelani Jordan and Carmelo Hayes are officially planning to get married toward the end...
Carmelo Hayes Shuts Down Racism Accusations Against Paul Heyman
November 11, 2025
Carmelo Hayes has a ton of respect for Paul Heyman, which is why he wasted no time in shutting down accusations that Heyman is racist....
