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Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown to win the WWE United States Championship. Rumors that Hayes would take time off to marry Kelani Jordan are false; engagement photos circulated online, but Hayes' WrestleMania status remains unclear with no official confirmation of him entering the US title match.
Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes to win the WWE United States Championship on SmackDown, with Baron Corbin chiming in on social media saying Hayes was screwed and deserving of a Mania match, even proposing a three-way with Ilja and Trick Williams. Zayn is slated to defend the title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42, as fan reaction to the finish runs negative.
WWE is reportedly planning a major title change on the March 27 SmackDown, with Sami Zayn set to defeat Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship ahead of WrestleMania 42. If true, the switch would shake up SmackDown’s momentum as Hayes’s strong US Title run continues to elevate him, in a show that also features Cody Rhodes’ return and other segments; plans can still change, so tune in for a potential live title moment.
PWInsider reports Ilja Dragunov will answer Carmelo Hayes’s United States Championship Open Challenge on the March 20 SmackDown, solving the mystery behind the challenger; the show’s card also features Randy Orton explaining his Cody Rhodes attack and other matches.
WWE announced on the February 27 SmackDown go-home show that Carmelo Hayes will defend the United States Championship in an open challenge, with no challenger announced yet, potentially sparking a surprise due to the open-slot format as the card also features Elimination Chamber participants and other matches.
Plans for a main event match during WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend have been revealed, with Trick Williams scoring a significant win over Carmelo Hayes at NXT's Stand & Deliver show. Following this, Williams challenged NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at the upcoming NXT Spring Breakin’ event, with Dragunov accepting but adding the stipulation that Williams would leave NXT if he lost. Additionally, Hayes has challenged Williams to a Steel Cage match on the next episode of the show, and it's been revealed that the Steel Cage stipulation was originally considered for their match at Stand & Deliver.
The Rhodes family reacts to The Rock's attack on Cody, with Dustin and Brandi Rhodes expressing their thoughts on social media; WWE reportedly has plans for Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on the main roster following their grudge match at NXT Stand & Deliver; Minneapolis is reportedly expected to host WrestleMania 41, with organizers hopeful for an official announcement soon.
Carmelo Hayes faced Tony D'Angelo in the main event of NXT's "Roadblock" to earn a shot at the NXT championship at Stand & Deliver, but D'Angelo emerged victorious. This sets up the championship match between D'Angelo and Ilja Dragunov at the upcoming event. Additionally, Trick Williams made a surprise appearance, hinting at a future match against Hayes.
Cody Rhodes anticipated fan backlash over introducing The Rock into his storyline with Roman Reigns, Carmelo Hayes drew massive heat after turning on Trick Williams and attacking NXT champion Ilja Dragunov, and Dakota Kai suggests her return from injury is forthcoming after being sidelined for nine months with a torn ACL.
WWE NXT delivered a quality night of action at Vengeance Day, with Carmelo Hayes turning on his closest friend Trick Williams and Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker completing their Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic journey. Lola Vice cashed in the women's Breakout contract, leading to a brawl with Roxanne Perez, while Riley Osborne faced Lexis King and Malik Blade and Edris Enofé sought a rebound win against Nathan Frazer and Axiom.
Ilja Dragunov retained the NXT Championship by defeating Trick Williams at Vengeance Day, where Carmelo Hayes turned on Williams, ending their friendship. The betrayal came after Williams' loss to Dragunov, marking the culmination of a longstanding rivalry between the two.
WWE NXT on Jan. 30 featured Trick Melo Gang advancing to the men's Dusty Classic finals, Trick Williams facing off with Ilja Dragunov, and other matches including Elektra Lopez vs. Lola Vice and Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley. The show delivered a decent performance but fell short in some matches, with the ongoing drama between Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, and Ilja Dragunov being the most important angle.
Former "NXT" Champion Carmelo Hayes has been announced by Shawn Michaels as the "NXT" representative in the ongoing WWE United States Championship tournament on "WWE SmackDown." Hayes joins a field of competitors vying for a shot at the United States Champion Logan Paul, with several wrestlers already eliminated from the tournament. Hayes, a former "NXT" North American Champion and Cruiserweight Champion, has been with WWE since February 2021 and made his main roster debut earlier this year.
Carmelo Hayes, an NXT wrestler, has been announced as the mystery competitor in the United States Title Tournament hosted by Logan Paul. Hayes will face Grayson Waller in the first round on Friday Night SmackDown. Fresh off a victory at a live event, Hayes is set to make his main roster debut and potentially build a storyline with his friend Trick Williams.
Former AEW star Lexis King, now part of the WWE roster, has been praised by Shawn Michaels for his adaptability and hunger to learn. Michaels believes King will be a prime example of what NXT can do for a wrestler's career. King's match against Carmelo Hayes at NXT Deadline is highly anticipated and expected to open the show.