Carmelo Hayes
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Carmelo Hayes has amassed an impressive collection of championships early in his WWE career. He is a former NXT Champion, a two-time NXT North American Champion, and a former WWE United States Champion. His combined reign as NXT North American Champion is tied for the longest in the title's history. He also won the 2022 NXT Breakout Tournament. In 2022, he swept the NXT Year-End Awards, winning Superstar of the Year, Match of the Year (for his Halloween Havoc clash with Bron Breakker), and Rivalry of the Year. These honors reflect his rapid ascent and the high regard in which he is held by fans and peers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NXT Year-End Award – Superstar of the Year
Awarded by WWE for outstanding performance on NXT.
NXT Year-End Award – Match of the Year
For his match against Bron Breakker at NXT Halloween Havoc.
NXT Year-End Award – Rivalry of the Year
For his rivalry with Bron Breakker.
Cagematch.net Best Gimmick (NXT)
Awarded by user votes for best gimmick in NXT.
Rankings & Lists
PWI 500
PWI 500
Cagematch.net Best Gimmick (NXT)
Magazine Covers
WWE Magazine (Digital)
2022-2023
NXT TakeOver covers
Sports Illustrated (Online)
2023
WWE Power Rankings
Records & Feats
Tied for longest combined NXT North American Championship reign
Hayes held the NXT North American Championship twice for a combined 313 days, tying the record set by Wes Lee.
First wrestler to hold both the NXT Championship and NXT North American Championship simultaneously
After winning the NXT Championship, Hayes unified it with the North American Championship, holding both titles at once.