Christian Brigham
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Raw
Carmelo Hayes
1993
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Raw
1993
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WWE NXT
Carmelo Hayes
2010
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WWE NXT
2010
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WWE NXT
Carmelo Hayes
2010
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Carmelo Hayes
1999
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
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WWE Main Event
2012
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WWE Main Event
Carmelo Hayes
2012
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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
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The SmackDown LowDown
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Series
WWE Speed
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
GCW For The Culture 1
Christian Casanova
2020
Film
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Carmelo Hayes
2025
Film
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
Self
2023
Film
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
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NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Film
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
WWE Crown Jewel
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
NXT In Your House 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Film
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Film
NXT WarGames 2021
Carmelo Hayes
2021
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NXT Great American Bash 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Film
NXT Roadblock 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
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NXT Deadline 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Film
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
NXT Battleground 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
NXT No Mercy 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
Film
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
Film
WWE NXT Homecoming
Carmelo Hayes
2025
Film
Chaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars
Christian Brigham
2025
Film
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
2024