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The last Friday Night SmackDown of 2025 had a shocking title change happen. Ilja Dragunov lost his United States Championship, but Carmelo Hayes won the title.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 27

Fans Praise Triple H After What Happened on WWE SmackDown

Triple H is ending the year on a high after booking a "straight fire" episode of WWE SmackDown, which included a title change that has fans celebrating.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

WWE SmackDown Results : McIntyre Chooses Stipulation, Hayes Wins U.S Title

Drew McIntyre wants the WWE Champion so bad, that he is willing to drag Cody Rhodes to Hell in order to get it. Three stages of it to be precise. The Scottish

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 26

Carmelo Hayes Captures WWE Men's United States Championship On SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes picked up the biggest win of his WWE main roster career Friday night on SmackDown, when he defeated Ilja Dragunov to become the Men's United States Champion.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Were Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov Able to Defeat DIY on 12/19 WWE SmackDown?

For weeks now, United States Champion Ilja Dragunov and DIY have had a problem with each other. Things between them got even worse last week. After he retained on the December 12, 2025 episode of Friday Night SmackDown against Tommaso Ciampa, his partner Johnny Gargano attacked him.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

SPOILERS: New Champion Crowned on 12/26 WWE SmackDown

An #AndNEW champion was crowned during the December 19, 2025, tapings of WWE SmackDown for its December 26, 2025, show. Fans were left confused this week as the episode taped after WWE Monday Night Raw on December 15, 2025, for SmackDown, was supposed to be aired on December 26, 2025.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 9

John Cena’s Last Opponent Being Carmelo Hayes Felt Forced and Not Believable - WWE Legend

John Cena will face Gunther in the final match of his pro wrestling career on Saturday at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (December 13th). The Ring General was the heavy favourite to win The Last Time is Now tournament to crown Cena's last opponent, but Carmelo Hayes gained tremendous support during his impressive run in the 16-man tournament.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / November 28

What Will It Take For Carmelo Hayes To Finally Win Gold On WWE’s Main Roster?

After winning gold four times in NXT, things have not been so easy for Carmelo Hayes on WWE’s main roster. Currently assigned to SmackDown, Hayes has struggled to gain any traction backstage or in the ring.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Is Gunther Winning The 'Last Time Is Now' Tournament A Huge Mistake For WWE?

Let’s be honest, when Gunther was announced for the “Last Time Is Now” Tournament, we all knew where this was heading. The man is a walking, chopping, powerbombing inevitability.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 21

WWE SmackDown - November 21, 2025 - Preview, Full Card

One week away from Survivor Series: WarGames, WWE SmackDown heads to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. With it being Survivor Series season, the brand split is essentially paused.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Why Carmelo Hayes Will Benefit from a Trick Williams WWE Main Roster Call-Up

For months, Carmelo Hayes and The Miz have formed a partnership on WWE Friday Night SmackDown that started well but has lately been filled with tension.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Is WWE’s The Miz Becoming a Problem for Carmelo Hayes?

For the past couple of months, The Miz has been partnered with Carmelo Hayes. Seeing how Hayes was still learning the ropes on SmackDown, he has made it his mission to make sure that he has a successful career.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 5

WWE Superstars Carmelo Hayes And Kelani Jordan Announce Engagement

WWE stars, Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan, have announced that they are engaged to be married. Jordan announced the news with a social media post on X on Saturday afternoon.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 18

Carmelo Hayes wins WWE Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Carmelo Hayes has reached a new milestone. On the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Carmelo Hayes emerged victorious in the annual Andre the Giant battle royal, earning the statue bearing the likeness of the WWE Hall of Famer.

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Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / August 26, 2024

WWE’s Surprise Reaction To Carmelo Hayes And Andrade Feud

For most of the summer, Carmelo Hayes and Andrade have been feuding with WWE having somewhat of a surprised reaction. WWE has been busy with this summer, traveling the world for various events.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2024

When wrestling speaks louder than words: The Andrade-Carmelo Hayes feud

In WWE's often criticized, storyline-driven landscape, where in-ring excellence is sometimes scarce, one feud defies the negative stereotypes of the company's TV product.

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