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WWE / Raw
He Got Game
Former NXT Champion
Carmelo Hayes — Melo Don't Miss
Real name Taurus Ikaika. He came through NXT as one of the most naturally gifted performers the brand has ever produced — first as NXT North American Champion, then as the longest-reigning NXT Champion of the 2023-24 era. Called up to Raw in 2024, Carmelo Hayes has the tools, the charisma, and the confidence of a man who knows exactly where he's headed. The NBA persona is no gimmick. He Got Game.
HE GOT GAME
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Nothing But Net — top-rope leg drop
NXT Champion 2023-24
The Carmelo Hayes Story
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From NXT Prodigy to Raw's Hottest Rising Star
Carmelo Hayes entered NXT in 2020 and within months it was clear this was someone special. The basketball swagger — the confidence, the jawing, the trash talk — felt authentic because it was. He didn't adopt a persona, he brought himself to the ring and let the crowd decide. They decided immediately: this man is a star.
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The NXT Championship Era — WWE's Longest Reign
Winning the NXT Championship and carrying it through 2023 and into 2024 was Carmelo Hayes' masterclass. He defended against the best NXT had, elevated opponents by making every match feel like a genuine threat, and delivered promos that held up under scrutiny. The length of that reign was earned, not given.
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Nothing But Net — Why This Finisher Works
The top-rope leg drop as a finisher only works if you can make it look devastating. Carmelo Hayes makes it look devastating. The height he generates, the precision of the drop, the extension at impact — Nothing But Net is a finishing move that lands. And in WWE, that matters more than people realise.
Carmelo Hayes Highlights
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Chad Gable’s journey for redemption: WWE Playlist
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FULL MATCH: Roman Reigns vs. Finn Bálor vs. Drew McIntyre | Triple Threat Match: Raw, July 16, 2018
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Cody Rhodes refuses to apologize to CM Punk: SummerSlam 2026 Kickoff Highlights
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Wait which one is the real Triple H??? 😂 #FanaticsFest #SummerSlam
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🚨Triple H made it official: Gunther will face Nick Aldis at #SummerSlam!!! #FanaticsFest
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Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns at #SummerSlam is going to be an all timer. 🔥 #FanaticsFest
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Paul Heyman is INSANE for this… 😳 #FanaticsFest
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When will people learn that you don’t mess with Danhausen😂 #FanaticsFest
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THANK YOU CODY! 👏👏👏👏👏 #FanaticsFest
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Best of SummerSlam: Full Match Marathon
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Top 10 Saturday Night’s Main Event moments: WWE Top 10, July 18, 2026
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Rey Mysterio rehires Andrea Bazarte: Lucha Libre AAA highlights, July 18, 2026
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Rey Mysterio makes a tournament to crown the new Latin American Champion: Lucha Libre AAA highlights
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Analysis & Coverage
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Injury Report
Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes status unclear following SmackDown assault
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Prediction
Carmelo Hayes is about to break the Trick Williams formula on SmackDown
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Controversy
Trick Williams is dodging Carmelo Hayes and we all know it
2 months, 1 week ago
Technical Analysis
The mathematical case for handing Carmelo Hayes the 2026 MITB contract
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Match Preview
Why Carmelo Hayes is struggling to survive the WWE main roster
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Fan Reaction
Carmelo Hayes is finally figuring out what 'Him' means on SmackDown
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Injury Report
WM42 Chatter? Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes Need WM41 Moments, Now!
3 months ago
Event Preview
Carmelo Hayes is wrong about WrestleMania but right about the system
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Stat Deep Dive
Carmelo Hayes is right to be annoyed about his booking
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Transfer Rumor
Carmelo Hayes left off WrestleMania card creates a massive free agency question
3 months ago
Latest News
View AllSpoiler: Carmelo Hayes’ Opponent Revealed for March 20 WWE SmackDown
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Carmelo Hayes Beats Ilja Dragunov In Latest WWE Men's US Title Defense On SmackDown
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Carmelo Hayes WWE WrestleMania 42 Open Challenge Opponent
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WWE United States Champion Carmelo Hayes Dethroned In Open Challenge, Following Trick Williams Interference
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Bishop Dyer: Carmelo Hayes Got Screwed. He Deserves A Mania Match
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‘Carmelo Hayes Got Screwed’ – Former Champion Calls Out WWE SmackDown Title Change Decision
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Bishop Dyer Says Carmelo Hayes ‘Got Screwed’ After Losing U.S. Title Before WrestleMania 42
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Carmelo Hayes Rumor Killer
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Trick Williams thinks Carmelo Hayes ‘deserves’ WWE WrestleMania moment
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Trick Williams Addresses Carmelo Hayes WWE Plans Following US Championship Loss
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Trick Williams Reacts to Carmelo Hayes Losing U.S. Title Before WrestleMania 42
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Carmelo Hayes Shuts Down Rumors About U.S. Title Loss
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Carmelo Hayes Calls WWE Crowds ‘Wishy-Washy’ In Honest Comments
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Carmelo Hayes Sets The Record Straight On Wedding Rumors, Confirms Ceremony Date
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Carmelo Hayes Breaks Silence After WWE United States Title Loss
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Carmelo Hayes Calls Relationship With Kelani Jordan a ‘Cheat Code’ for Surviving WWE Life
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Vince Russo Says Carmelo Hayes’ U.S. Title Loss Shows Major WWE Booking Problem
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Carmelo Hayes clears up timeline for wedding with Kelani Jordan
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Sami Zayn Retains WWE Men's US Title After Defeating Carmelo Hayes On SmackDown
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Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes SmackDown Match Hit With Heavy Dislikes Again
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