Carmelo Hayes recently talked about his gutsy decision to challenge Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown. After being promoted to the main roster during the 2024 WWE Draft, Hayes didn’t hesitate to call out Rhodes for a match, which ended with Rhodes winning using his signature Cross-Rhodes move.
On an episode of “WWE’s The Bump,” Hayes shared his thoughts on stepping up to face Rhodes, saying, “Opportunities don’t just come to you. You have to go out and seize them. I believe in taking risks and making things happen. You have to be willing to take chances to achieve greatness,”
Hayes is determined to show his worth on SmackDown and has proven himself in matches against top talents like Cruiserweight Champion Kushida and former NXT Champion Adam Cole. He has a reputation for capitalizing on every chance he gets to shine in the ring.
Carmelo Hayes’ bold move to challenge Rhodes highlights his self-assurance and ambition to leave a lasting impression on the main roster. If referencing any statements from this write-up, please attribute them to “WWE’s The Bump” with acknowledgment to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
