Christian Brigham
Actor
- Born
- August 1, 1994 (age 32) · Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
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.
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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
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
February 1, 2025
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
July 31, 2023
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
January 27, 2024
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
July 6, 2024
WWE Crown Jewel 2024
November 2, 2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
February 4, 2023
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
April 1, 2023
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
April 2, 2022
NXT In Your House 2022
June 4, 2022
NXT No Mercy 2023
September 30, 2023
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
July 30, 2023
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
October 22, 2022
Acting27
- 2025WWE NXT Homecoming as Carmelo Hayes
- 2025Chaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars as Christian Brigham
- 2025WWE Royal Rumble 2025 as Carmelo Hayes
- 2024WWE Crown Jewel 2024 as Carmelo Hayes
- 2024WWE Money in the Bank 2024 as Carmelo Hayes
- 2024WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024 as Carmelo Hayes
- 2024WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 as Carmelo Hayes
- 2024Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
- 2024NXT Roadblock 2024 as Carmelo Hayes
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