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Carmelo Hayes

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Carmelo Hayes

SmackDown · Men

Carmelo Hayes built his HIM persona around an NXT run that included the Cruiserweight, North American and NXT Championships.

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Carmelo Hayes at a glance

Billed hometown
Boston, Mass.
Billed height
5'10
Signature moves
Nothing But Net

As listed by WWE · checked November 14, 2026.

The Stand & Deliver title win

Hayes defeated Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver 2023. That victory completed a collection of three NXT singles championships that no previous Superstar had held in combination.

A first-round move to SmackDown

In the 2024 WWE Draft, Hayes went third overall to SmackDown, becoming the first NXT wrestler selected in the opening round. It marked a clear transition from NXT's championship scene to Friday-night competition.

Carmelo Hayes recent match results

Up to 20 matches covered on this site (2026). This is not a complete career record. Results below contain spoilers.

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