About
Christian Brigham
Overview
Carmelo Hayes, whose real name is Christian Brigham, is a professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He was born on August 1, 1994, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Before signing with WWE, he gained recognition on the independent wrestling circuit under the name Christian Casanova.
Hayes made his WWE debut in 2021 on the NXT brand. He is a former two-time NXT North American Champion, which he also has the longest combined reign for. He is also the first Superstar in history to win the Cruiserweight Championship, North American Championship, and NXT Championship in their career.
Hayes is known for his charisma, mic skills, and in-ring talent. He is also described as a born champion. In addition, he has declared himself as the true face of NXT. On April 1, 2023, he became the current NXT Champion in his first reign, defeating Bron Breakker.
Known for
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| 2025 | WWE Royal Rumble 2025 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2024 | WWE Crown Jewel | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 58 Average |
| 2024 | WWE Money in the Bank | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2024 | NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2024 | NXT Vengeance Day 2024 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2024 | WWE Royal Rumble 2024 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2023 | NXT No Mercy 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2023 | American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes | Actor | Self | 60 Fair |
| 2023 | NXT The Great American Bash 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2023 | NXT Battleground 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2023 | WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | N/A N/A |
| 2023 | NXT Stand & Deliver 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2023 | NXT Vengeance Day 2023 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2022 | NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | NXT Deadline 2022 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 58 Average |
| 2022 | NXT Halloween Havoc 2022 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2022 | NXT Great American Bash 2022 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 58 Average |
| 2022 | NXT In Your House 2022 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 58 Average |
| 2022 | NXT Stand & Deliver 2022 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| 2021 | NXT WarGames 2021 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | 59 Average |
| WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024 | Actor | Carmelo Hayes | N/A N/A |
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