Quick Info
| Profession | Professional wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Framingham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Carmelo Hayes
12/10/2026
Carmelo Hayes returned to WWE Raw after an absence of nearly two months from WWE television and turned heel by attacking Solo Sikoa with a crowbar. He then joined the stable 946 in a six-man tag match, helping them defeat The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and The Usos). The turn followed weeks of speculation about his status after he was last seen on SmackDown in August 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Christian Brigham |
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| Summary | American professional wrestler signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Carmelo Hayes after developing in NXT. |
| Debut | April 12, 2014, under the ring name Christian Casanova for Chaotic Wrestling |
| WWE Signing | February 2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Framingham High School, graduated 2012 |
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| Wrestling Training | New England Pro Wrestling Academy; WWE Performance Center |
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Personal Life
| Interests | Professional wrestling fan since childhood |
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Relationships & More
| Life Partner | Kelani Jordan |
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| Relationship Status | Engaged |
Career
| Independent Circuit | Wrestled on the New England independent circuit, including Chaotic Wrestling, Beyond Wrestling and Limitless Wrestling; held Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship two times |
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| WWE Development | Signed in February 2021; main NXT titles include NXT Cruiserweight Championship, NXT North American Championship (two-time) and NXT Championship |
| Main Roster | Drafted to SmackDown in 2024; won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in 2025; held the WWE United States Championship in 2026 before losing it to Sami Zayn in March 2026; challenged Baron Corbin for the title on SmackDown on 14/08/2026 and lost |
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| Notable Achievements | 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament winner |
Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Catchphrase | Melo Don't Miss |
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| Ring Style | High-flying, athletic and charismatic |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the first NXT Superstar drafted to SmackDown in the first round, going third overall in 2024 | |
| 2. Is the first performer in NXT history to win the Cruiserweight, North American and NXT Championships | |
| 3. Began wrestling in a backyard at age nine |
