In a shocking turn of events, Carmelo Hayes, the newly drafted superstar to WWE SmackDown, made his presence felt on the blue brand by confronting LA Knight during an interview segment. Hayes, who has been on a meteoric rise in WWE, recently made the jump to SmackDown as a first-round draft pick, showcasing the faith the WWE higher-ups have in his abilities.
During an interview with Cathy Kelley, LA Knight was discussing his upcoming match against Tama Tonga in the King of the Ring tournament when Hayes interrupted him. The confident and charismatic superstar asked Knight to welcome him to the blue brand, touting his status as the number one draft pick. However, Knight was quick to respond, pointing out that even in the NFL, few remember the number one draft pick from the year Tom Brady was drafted.
Undeterred, Hayes fired back, hyping up his own match against Randy Orton and boldly claiming that after he emerges victorious, the most dangerous letters in WWE will be “HIM.” The exchange showcased Hayes’ confidence and charisma, traits that have endeared him to fans during his NXT run.
Hayes’ rise to prominence began in NXT, where he captured the North American Championship and eventually went on to win the NXT Championship from Bron Breakker. Although he lost the title to Ilja Dragunov, his impressive performances caught the attention of WWE officials, leading to his promotion to SmackDown.
As Hayes settles into his new role on the blue brand, fans can expect to see more of his electrifying performances and bold assertions. With his confidence and skills in the ring, Hayes is poised to become a top star in WWE. Meanwhile, LA Knight will face off against Tama Tonga in the King of the Ring tournament match tonight on SmackDown, with eyes firmly fixed on the outcome. One thing is certain – Carmelo Hayes has made his presence felt, and the WWE universe is eagerly anticipating what’s next for this rising superstar.