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. On the January 2nd episode of SmackDown, Hayes made his first defense of the WWE United States Championship against Gargano — and while he walked away still champion, the tension… Read More: Carmelo Hayes Teases Bringing Kelani Jordan to WWE SmackDown for… »
Carmelo Hayes just added gold to his SmackDown resume. On the December 26th episode of WWE SmackDown, Hayes answered Ilja Dragunov’s open challenge and defeating him to capture the WWE United States Championship — marking his first reign with the title. The match ended with a slick counter sequence: Dragunov went for a high-risk top-rope… Read More: Carmelo Hayes Wins WWE United States Championship on SmackDown »
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. In a now-deleted tweet, a fan claimed that according to sources in WWE, Paul Heyman refused to work with Carmelo Hayes, wouldn’t look him in the eye during a Creative… Read More: Carmelo Hayes Shuts Down Racism Accusations Against Paul Heyman »
Carmelo Hayes isn’t letting racist nonsense slide. On June 15, 2025, a parody Twitter account known as “WestleVotes” posted a meme comparing Logan Paul and Carmelo Hayes in a side-by-side photo. The image labeled Logan as “Future Goat” and placed a racial slur above Hayes’ head—sparking immediate backlash. The account’s bio clearly states it’s a… Read More: Carmelo Hayes Calls Out Offensive Meme After Fake Account Targets… »