Christian Brigham, born on August 1, 1994, is an American professional wrestler. As of February 2025, he competes on WWE's SmackDown brand under the moniker Carmelo Hayes. Before making his mark in WWE, Hayes wrestled on the independent circuit as Christian Casanova and gained widespread recognition for his performances, particularly in Chaotic Wrestling (CHAOTIC). During his time there, he became the promotion’s 12th Triple Crown Champion, having captured the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (two times), the Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (one time), and the Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship once with Triplelicious.
In WWE, Hayes once held the NXT Championship for 182 days, clinched the NXT North American Championship twice, and secured the NXT Cruiserweight Championship once as its final titleholder. He also won the 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament and was ranked seventh among the top 30 professional wrestlers under the age of 30 in 2023.
Carmelo Hayes Royal Rumble Appearances- Wins, Losses, and Stats
Carmelo Hayes made his Royal Rumble debut in 2024, which remains his only appearance in the match. Although he failed to win, he managed to eliminate one superstar and survived 17 minutes and six seconds in the ring, according to AllRumbleStats.com.
| Number of Appearances | 1 |
| Number of Wins | 0 |
| Number of Runners-Up | 0 |
| Number of Top Four | 0 |
| Best Finish | ___ |
| Worst Finish | ___ |
| Longest Time in Match | ___ |
| Shortest Time in Match | ___ |
| Number of Eliminations | 1 |
Carmelo Hayes Royal Rumble Year-on-Year Appearance- Entry Number, Finish Position, and Eliminations
| Year | Entrant Number | Finish Position | Eliminations | Eliminated By |
| 2024 | 5 | 25 | 1 | Finn Balor |
Royal Rumble 2024 -25th Place
At the 2024 Royal Rumble, Carmelo Hayes entered the match as the fifth participant, marking his first appearance in the event. During his time in the ring, he eliminated the third entrant, Grayson Waller. After competing for 17 minutes and six seconds, his participation concluded when Finn Balor eliminated him. Hayes secured the 25th position in the match, as reported by AllRumbleStats.com.
FAQs on Carmelo Hayes Royal Rumble Appearances
A. Christian Brigham is Carmelo Hayes' real name.
A. No, Carmelo Hayes is working as a heel as of February 2025, according to SmackDown Hotel.
A. Carmelo Hayes is 30 years old as of February 2025.
