Carmelo Hayes

Carmelo Hayes
Hayes in 2022
Birth nameChristian Brigham
Born (1994-08-01) August 1, 1994 (age 30)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
PartnerKelani Jordan (2023–present)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Carmelo Hayes
Christian Casanova
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
Billed weight210 lb (95 kg)[1]
Billed fromWorcester, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Trained byBrian Fury[2]
WWE Performance Center[3]
DebutApril 12, 2014

Christian Brigham (born August 1, 1994) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand, under the ring name Carmelo Hayes. He is a former one-time NXT Champion, a two-time and longest combined reigning NXT North American Champion, and a one-time and the final NXT Cruiserweight Champion, having unified it with the NXT North American Championship.

Prior to signing with WWE, Brigham wrestled on the independent circuit, primarily in the New England region under the ring name Christian Casanova.

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  2. ^ Crockett, Paul (April 23, 2019). "Generation Next 2019: Three Independent Stars Ready to Break Through". PWInsider. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Largest recruit class in history reports to WWE Performance Center". WWE. February 24, 2021. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2022.