NEWS SmackDown Results: WWE Draft Begins, Carmelo Hayes & Kiana James Called Up April 26, 2024 John Kleinchester WWE SmackDown featured Night 1 of the WWE Draft as well as appearances by Cody Rhodes, Bron Breakker, Rey Mysterio and more.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Drew Gulak’s name removed from No Quarter Catch Crew’s titantron, Hayes vs. Williams, Spring Breakin’ April 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson Drew Gulak was not featured with No Quarter Catch Crew, Carmelo & Trick to meet in Steel Cage, Spring Breakin’ to be two-night event on USA.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Referee to be lenient with rules for Trick vs. Carmelo, Lola Vice/Natalya, Sol Ruca def. Blair April 2, 2024 Andrew Thompson The closing segment of the night featured a brawl between Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams, Lola Vice uses sharpshooter, Sol Ruca wins.
NEWS Shawn Michaels calls Trick Williams/Carmelo Hayes arguably the deepest story in NXT history March 28, 2024 Andrew Thompson There was a point when Shawn Michaels never wanted to see Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams apart.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Ridge Holland’s in-ring future, Meta-Four hosting Stand & Deliver, Natalya returns, Carmelo/Trick March 26, 2024 Andrew Thompson Ridge Holland stepping away from in-ring competition, Meta-Four to host Stand & Deliver, Natalya returns, Prime Target for Trick & Melo.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Breakker & Corbin’s Stand & Deliver opponents, Carmelo ambushes Trick, Heritage Cup March 19, 2024 Andrew Thompson A Triple Threat match is taking place to determine the challengers to NXT Tag Titles, Carmelo ambushes Trick, Heritage Cup bout.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams made official for NXT Stand & Deliver March 14, 2024 Andrew Thompson The grudge match between the former best friends is locked in for NXT Stand & Deliver.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes distracted by Trick Williams’ music & loses #1 contender’s match to Tony D’Angelo at NXT Roadblock, Williams appears post-match March 5, 2024 Andrew Thompson A plan that Tony D’Angelo set in motion played out how he wanted it to and then he brought out Trick Williams for revenge on Carmelo Hayes.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Hayes vs. D’Angelo for Stand & Deliver title shot, Shawn Spears’ return, Roadblock matches February 27, 2024 Andrew Thompson It’ll be Carmelo Hayes versus Tony D to determine who’s going to Stand & Deliver, reactions to Shawn Spears’ return, Roadblock matches.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Shotzi’s injury, Dragunov to give Carmelo a title shot, commentary note, Tony D February 20, 2024 Andrew Thompson Shotzi’s ACL injury, Ilja Dragunov to give Carmelo Hayes an NXT Title shot, note on commentary, Tony D’s new direction for The Family.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes ambushes Trick Williams at NXT Vengeance Day February 4, 2024 Andrew Thompson After Trick Williams’ NXT Title loss at Vengeance Day, he was attacked by his longtime friend, Carmelo Hayes.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes: “I feel like every Black wrestler that I’ve met has just shown so much love” December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson VIBE released their interview with former NXT and North American Champion Carmelo Hayes.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Breakout tourney semifinals, Tiffany wants Fallon at NYE, Carmelo’s idea for Trick, LWO & Dragon Lee December 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson Semifinals of the NXT men’s Breakout tournament are set, Henley & Stratton’s rivalry grows, Carmelo makes suggestion to Trick, LWO appears.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Carmelo accuses Ilja of attacking him & Trick, Breakout tourney, Cora Jade, Dragon Lee December 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson Carmelo Hayes accuses Ilja of attacking him & Trick, men’s Breakout tournament rolls on, Cora Jade gets a big win, Dragon Lee retains.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes to be part of WWE United States Title tournament on SmackDown December 10, 2023 Andrew Thompson Coming off of his win against Lexis King at NXT Deadline, Carmelo Hayes is going to be a part of the WWE United States Title tournament.
NEWS Axiom vs. Nathan Frazer, Carmelo Hayes vs. Lexis King set for NXT Deadline December 5, 2023 Andrew Thompson The match card for NXT Deadline continues to grow.
NEWS WWE NXT notes: Trick accidentally punches Carmelo, Stratton & Dijak qualify, Iron Survivor, Tag Title bout November 7, 2023 Andrew Thompson Carmelo takes a punch from Trick Williams, Dijak & Tiffany Stratton are heading to Deadline, Iron Survivor Challenge notes, Tag Title bout.
NEWS Big E speaks highly of Carmelo Hayes & Bron Breakker, calls them the future November 2, 2023 Andrew Thompson Guest appearing on Busted Open Radio was Big E. He spoke highly of former NXT Champions Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker.
NEWS NXT Halloween Havoc night 2 notes: Trick shows up during Melo vs. Ilja, Iron Survivor, Alba & Isla appear October 31, 2023 Andrew Thompson Trick Williams shows up during the main event, Iron Survivor Challenge details, Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn appear, Heritage Cup bout set for 11/7.
NEWS Carmelo Hayes: I feel like I’ve accomplished everything there is to accomplish in NXT October 31, 2023 Andrew Thompson Reflecting on his time in WWE NXT, Carmelo Hayes feels he’s done everything there is to do on the brand.