WWE will soon reward 4-time champion, says Konnan, due to a major reason

Modified Mar 28, 2025 18:36 GMT

Konnan at WWE Hall of Fame ceremony! [Image credit: WWE.com] — Konnan at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony [Image credit: WWE.com]

WrestleMania 41 is less than four weeks away, and WWE is busy mapping out the next few months. Konnan recently commented on Carmelo Hayes' match with Randy Orton and stated that Hayes would be rewarded by the promotion.

Last year, Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes received their main roster call-up and went to separate brands. Unlike Breakker, Hayes had a very different journey on Friday Night SmackDown. While fans think the company has no plans for him, Konnan doesn't agree with them.

Speaking on K100 with Konnan and Disco Inferno, Konnan reacted to Carmelo Hayes vs. Randy Orton from Barcelona. The veteran stated the company would soon push the former NXT, NXT Cruiserweight, and two-time North American Champion, the reason being that he is a good worker.

"You know, Carmelo Hayes always puts up a good fight and loses. Soon, they're going to pay him," Konnan said. (From 09:28 to 09:33)

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The 30-year-old star has delivered several bangers during his time at the developmental brand as a champion and as the challenger in many instances. Hayes has won over the fans with his in-ring skills across brands, but hasn't won many matches upon arriving on the main roster.

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Last year, Carmelo Hayes turned heel and feuded with Trick Williams on the developmental brand. Upon losing the feud and putting over Williams, he received his main roster call-up and joined WWE SmackDown.

The former NXT Champion was picked in the first round, which he bragged about for months on the weekly product. Later, he entered the King of the Ring Tournament and the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match but failed to win either.

Later, he entered a Best of Seven Series with Andrade and lost. Regardless, he got a shot at LA Knight's United States Championship. Moreover, he has beaten top stars like AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, and Randy Orton during his time on WWE SmackDown.