5 things that must happen on WWE RAW, NXT, and SmackDown this week

#3. Santos Escobar must defeat Carmelo Hayes with the help of Legado del Fantasma on WWE NXT

My NEGOCIO… stay out of it… 👊🏽☠️🇲🇽 https://t.co/FWHqTlkVSc

— SANTOS ESCOBAR💀🇲🇽 (@EscobarWWE) September 1, 2021

WWE NXT Breakout Tournament winner Carmelo Hayes was pumped up on last week’s show. Hayes was asked which championship he wanted to target after winning the contract.

When he mentioned the NXT North American Championship, Santos Escobar came along to challenge Hayes to a match on this week’s show. Escobar has had his eyes on Isaiah “Swerve” Scott’s championship for some time, and he is not ready to let the newcomer jump the line.

On this week’s NXT, Escobar and Hayes will likely put on one of the best matches of the night. WWE must allow Hayes to come close to victory before Legado del Fantasma can help their leader pick up a tainted win.

When I shoot, I don’t miss! 2021 #NXTBreakout Winner! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1JcX69iPti

— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) August 25, 2021

The angle will protect Hayes while giving Escobar a chance to challenge Scott at an upcoming show. Hayes should not be allowed to pick up a victory over the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion since his rivalry with Scott is red-hot at the moment.

Hayes could hold back for some time and challenge Escobar for the title once he wins it from Swerve.