Christian Brigham
Biography
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.
Known For
All Movies (27)
- WWE NXT Homecoming2025 · as Carmelo Hayes
- Chaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars2025 · as Christian Brigham
- WWE Royal Rumble 20252025 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Crown Jewel2024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Money in the Bank 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes2024
- NXT Roadblock 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Vengeance Day 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Royal Rumble 20242024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 22023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT No Mercy 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes2023 · as Self
- NXT The Great American Bash 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Battleground 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Vengeance Day 20232023 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Deadline 20222022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff2022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Halloween Havoc 20222022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Great American Bash 20222022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT In Your House 20222022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 20222022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- NXT WarGames 20212021 · as Carmelo Hayes
- GCW For The Culture 12020 · as Christian Casanova
All TV Shows (12)
- WWE Speed2024 · as Carmelo Hayes
- The SmackDown LowDown2022 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Main Event2012
- WWE NXT2010 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE NXT2010
- WWE NXT2010 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown1999 · as Carmelo Hayes
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown1999
- Raw1993 · as Carmelo Hayes
- Raw1993
- WWE Saturday Night's Main Event1985
- WWE Pay Per View1985