Christian Brigham
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.
Acted in
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
TKO WWE Pay Per View
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE Speed
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
2024
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT No Mercy 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
2023
as Self
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Battleground 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
2023
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Deadline 2022
2022
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
2022
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Great American Bash 2022
2022
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT In Your House 2022
2022
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
2022
as Carmelo Hayes
NXT WarGames 2021
2021
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT
2010
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT
2010
WWE SmackDown
1999
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE SmackDown
1999
WWE Raw
1993
as Carmelo Hayes
WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
as Carmelo Hayes