Carmelo Hayes entered the 2026 season not just as a rising star, but as the standard-bearer for Friday Night SmackDown. After a legendary tenure in NXT, Hayes has redefined the workrate of the main roster. He kicked off 2026 with an untouchable momentum, successfully defending his **United States Championship** and securing high-profile wins against Johnny Gargano, Shinsuke Nakamura, and The Miz. To track his standing in the hierarchy, visit our WWE Roster page.

While his singles streak remains flawless, Hayes experienced his first statistical setback of the season on February 13th. Competing in a massive 10-man tag team main event on SmackDown, Hayes’s team fell to The MFTs. Despite this result, his seasonal win percentage remains an elite 86%, and his consistent match length confirms that “HIM” is the hardest worker on the blue brand. For live creative intelligence on his next title defense, visit our pro wrestling news homepage.

Carmelo Hayes operates with a style he calls “Him-level” precision. A world-class high-flyer with the tactical mind of a veteran, Hayes specializes in utilizing the ropes to create momentum from impossible angles. His signature finisher, Nothing But Net, is one of the most protected maneuvers in the company today. For more moveset data, browse the Official WWE Superstars database.