Christian Brigham
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.
Filmography (35 titles)
6.5MovieWWE NXT Homecoming
Carmelo Hayes · 2025
MovieChaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars
Christian Brigham · 2025
6.6MovieWWE Royal Rumble 2025
Carmelo Hayes · 2025
6.2MovieWWE Crown Jewel
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
6.8MovieWWE Money in the Bank 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
MovieWWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
7.4MovieWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
6.5ShowWWE Speed
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
2024
MovieNXT Roadblock 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
7.4MovieNXT Vengeance Day 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
7.4MovieWWE Royal Rumble 2024
Carmelo Hayes · 2024
MovieNXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
7.4MovieNXT No Mercy 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
7.8MovieAmerican Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
Self · 2023
6.5MovieNXT The Great American Bash 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
7.0MovieNXT Battleground 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
MovieWWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
7.5MovieWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
7.2MovieNXT Vengeance Day 2023
Carmelo Hayes · 2023
5.5MovieNXT Deadline 2022
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
MovieNXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
7.7MovieNXT Halloween Havoc 2022
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
7.0MovieNXT Great American Bash 2022
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
8.9ShowThe SmackDown LowDown
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
6.2MovieNXT In Your House 2022
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
7.0MovieWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
Carmelo Hayes · 2022
8.0MovieNXT WarGames 2021
Carmelo Hayes · 2021
MovieGCW For The Culture 1
Christian Casanova · 2020
7.9ShowWWE Main Event
2012