Christian Brigham
Acting
1994-08-01 · Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
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
WWE NXT Homecoming
2025 · Movie
Chaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars
2025 · Movie
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
2025 · Movie
WWE Crown Jewel 2024
2024 · Movie
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
2024 · Movie
WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
2024 · Movie
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
2024 · Movie
WWE Speed
2024 · Series
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
2024 · Movie
NXT Roadblock 2024
2024 · Movie
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
2024 · Movie
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
2024 · Movie
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
2023 · Movie
NXT No Mercy 2023
2023 · Movie
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
2023 · Movie
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
2023 · Movie
NXT Battleground 2023
2023 · Movie
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
2023 · Movie
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
2023 · Movie
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
2023 · Movie
NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
2022 · Movie
NXT Deadline 2022
2022 · Movie
NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
2022 · Movie
NXT Great American Bash 2022
2022 · Movie
The SmackDown LowDown
2022 · Series
NXT In Your House 2022
2022 · Movie
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
2022 · Movie
NXT WarGames 2021
2021 · Movie
GCW For The Culture 1
2020 · Movie
WWE Main Event
2012 · Series
WWE NXT
2010 · Series
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999 · Series
Raw
1993 · Series