In a bold and confident statement, WWE’s rising star Carmelo Hayes declared that the new era in WWE is all about him, ahead of his highly anticipated match against Randy Orton in the King of the Ring tournament. The 24-year-old wrestler, who was recently drafted to SmackDown, has been making waves with his impressive performances in the ring.
Hayes’ confidence stems from his recent victory over Baron Corbin in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. The former NXT Champion showcased his skills by defeating Corbin with a small package, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will face WWE’s Apex Predator, Randy Orton.
In an interview with WWE correspondent Byron Saxton, Hayes shared his thoughts on facing Orton, stating that while the Viper is a veteran with no doubt about his credentials, he believes Orton’s best days are behind him. “Randy Orton is a veteran, there’s no doubt about his credentials, but I think his best days are behind him, and people aren’t talking about him anymore,” Hayes said.
Hayes further emphasized that the new era in WWE is all about him, exuding confidence in his abilities to take on the best in the business. “The new era is all about me,” he declared.
Meanwhile, Randy Orton successfully advanced to the next round of the King of the Ring tournament by defeating AJ Styles in another thrilling matchup. The Viper’s victory sets up an intriguing showdown against Carmelo Hayes in the quarterfinals.
Orton’s experience and reputation as a 14-time world champion will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge to Hayes. However, the young wrestler’s confidence and recent performances suggest that he is more than ready to take on the challenge.
The upcoming match between Hayes and Orton promises to be an electrifying encounter, with the WWE universe eagerly anticipating the outcome. Will Carmelo Hayes prove his claims and emerge victorious, or will Randy Orton’s experience and skill prove too much for the rising star? The answer will be revealed in the next round of the King of the Ring tournament.
