Christian Brigham
Born
August 1, 1994 (30 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
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.
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Carmelo Hayes
2025
WWE Crown Jewel
Carmelo Hayes
2024
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
WWE Speed
Carmelo Hayes · (1 episode)
2024
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
2024
NXT Roadblock 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Carmelo Hayes
2024
NXT No Mercy 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
Self
2023
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
NXT Battleground 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
Carmelo Hayes
2023
NXT Deadline 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
Carmelo Hayes
2022
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
NXT Great American Bash 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
NXT In Your House 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
Carmelo Hayes
2022
NXT WarGames 2021
Carmelo Hayes
2021
WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
Carmelo Hayes
Chaotic Wrestling: Behind The Birthplace Of Stars
Christian Brigham
The SmackDown LowDown
Carmelo Hayes · (2 episodes)
2022
WWE NXT
Carmelo Hayes · (5 episodes)
2010
WWE NXT
(1 episode)
2010
WWE SmackDown
Carmelo Hayes · (12 episodes)
1999
WWE SmackDown
(44 episodes)
1999
Raw
Carmelo Hayes · (1 episode)
1993
Raw
(1 episode)
1993
Saturday Night's Main Event
(1 episode)
1985