WWE has a lot of things going on, and Logan Paul needs a new challenger for the US Title. A single-elimination tournament was started to decide just that, and now we know which Superstar from NXT will fight for that honor, as Carmelo Hayes is set to get that spotlight. He also has his eye on some AEW merchandise.
AEW has a Devil gimmick going on right now. They also have some merchandise ready for whoever is under that mask.
All Elite Wrestling dropped some new merchandise for The Devil. Carmelo Hayes certainly noticed. He chimed in on social media how much he wants one of those new pieces of merchandise. Of course, that new Devil merchandise also stole his, “I am Him” slogan, which he was calling attention to as well.
Lemme get one
— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) December 9, 2023
WWE SmackDown’s Plan for December 15th
WWE has outlined their plans for the upcoming December 15th SmackDown episode. In the recent show’s conclusion, several details for the next episode on FOX were confirmed. Roman Reigns is set to make a return to the blue brand, which is anticipated to attract significant attention. Whether he responds to CM Punk’s call-out from the previous week remains uncertain.
Additionally, fans can expect a match between Grayson Waller and an unspecified NXT Superstar in the first round of the United States Championship tournament. The chosen Superstar for this shot was to be selected by Shawn Michaels. Another first-round match will feature Kevin Owens facing off against Austin Theory during the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown.
Which NXT Superstar will wrestle for the US Title
Shawn Michaels logged onto social media in order to make that big announcement. He appeared in a very short online video where he said that, after a line of Superstars gathered at his door for that spot, he was finally able to narrow it down to one Superstar.
Carmelo Hayes will be the NXT Superstar in this year’s US Title #1 contender tournament. That means Melo will wrestle on SmackDown’s December 15th episode against Grayson Waller.
BREAKING: @ShawnMichaels has announced that the #WWENXT Superstar entering the #USTitle Tournament on #SmackDown is former @WWENXT Champion @Carmelo_WWE! pic.twitter.com/gqx4fX2GwR
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2023
We will have to see how Carmelo Hayes does in this tournament. This may be the big break he needs to get that WWE main roster call-up.
Carmelo Hayes is ready for the WWE main roster
There aren’t many things that Carmelo Hayes hasn’t done in NXT at this point. After winning titles, and carving out a mark for himself, he very well could be main roster ready at this point.
Shawn Michaels is certainly hopeful in Carmelo Hayes’ abilities. Only time will tell how he does on the main roster at this point, but he will get a big shot during the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown.
Carmelo Hayes went on to comment on this decision, proclaiming that they can’t “lil bro us anymore.”
Who better to represent #WWENXT
They can’t lil bro us anymore, see you Friday Night #Smackdown!! #AndNew #USTitile https://t.co/nIUxPMqjBl
— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) December 11, 2023
WWE SmackDown December 15th card
Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown
Kevin Owens vs Austin Theory – 1st Round United States Title #1 Contender Tournament Match
Grayson Waller vs NXT Superstar – 1st Round United States Title #1 Contender Tournament Match
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