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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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Never EVER doubt Dominik 👀🔥
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That hand don't lie... ☝️😳
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Top 10 WWE NXT moments: WWE Top 10, June 2, 2026
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The mask is gone, but the legacy remains. 🙏
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Thanks for ruining a great moment, Ethan Page 🙄
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Respect. 🫵🙂↕️
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Bro thinks he's him 💀
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FULL INTERVIEW: Sol Ruca on Women’s Intercontinental Title win | WWE Clash in Italy Recap: WWE Now
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Seth Rollins was on his toes the whole night 👏👏👏
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FULL EPISODE: Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile, Jordynne Grace vs. Kiana James: June 4, 2026
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Longest-reigning WWE Champions in history: WWE Top 10, June 3, 2026
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FULL MATCH: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez | Street Fight: Night of Champions 2025
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ONE. NIGHT. ONLY. 🔥👏 #WWENXT
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Lexis King is STILL your Speed Champion! 🏆⏰ #WWENXT
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Nattie isn’t falling for any of it! 😤❌ #WWENXT
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Myles Borne & Tavion Heights vs. DarkState: NXT highlights, June 2, 2026
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DarkState is finally on the same page 🔥👊 #WWENXT
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LIGHTS OUT for Kam Hendrix 😨 #WWENXT
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Analysis & Coverage
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Controversy
Trick Williams is dodging Carmelo Hayes and we all know it
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Technical Analysis
The mathematical case for handing Carmelo Hayes the 2026 MITB contract
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Match Preview
Why Carmelo Hayes is struggling to survive the WWE main roster
1 month ago
Fan Reaction
Carmelo Hayes is finally figuring out what 'Him' means on SmackDown
1 month, 1 week ago
Injury Report
WM42 Chatter? Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes Need WM41 Moments, Now!
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Event Preview
Carmelo Hayes is wrong about WrestleMania but right about the system
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Stat Deep Dive
Carmelo Hayes is right to be annoyed about his booking
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Transfer Rumor
Carmelo Hayes left off WrestleMania card creates a massive free agency question
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Event Preview
Carmelo Hayes is finding out that the main roster doesn't have a safety net
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Controversy
Carmelo Hayes and the ghost of the Andre Battle Royal
1 month, 3 weeks 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
WrestleTalk
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WWE United States Champion Carmelo Hayes Dethroned In Open Challenge, Following Trick Williams Interference
Wrestling Inc
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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
WrestleTalk
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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
WrestlingNews.co
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Trick Williams thinks Carmelo Hayes ‘deserves’ WWE WrestleMania moment
F4WOnline
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Trick Williams Addresses Carmelo Hayes WWE Plans Following US Championship Loss
WrestleTalk
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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
WrestlingNews.co
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Carmelo Hayes Breaks Silence After WWE United States Title Loss
WrestleTalk
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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
F4WOnline
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Sami Zayn Retains WWE Men's US Title After Defeating Carmelo Hayes On SmackDown
Wrestling Inc
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Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes SmackDown Match Hit With Heavy Dislikes Again
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