Christian Brigham
Acting • Born 1994-08-01
Biography
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
37 credits
NXT Vengeance Day 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
NXT WarGames 2021
Movie • 2021
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Battleground 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2022
Movie • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
NXT The Great American Bash 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
Movie • 2023
Self
NXT In Your House 2022
Movie • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
NXT No Mercy 2023
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Great American Bash 2022
Movie • 2022
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NXT Halloween Havoc 2022
Movie • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Vengeance Day 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Deadline 2022
Movie • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
Prime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
Movie • 2024
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Money in the Bank 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Crown Jewel
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
Movie • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Movie • 2025
Carmelo Hayes
NXT Roadblock 2024
Movie • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
Chaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars
Movie • 2025
Christian Brigham
NXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
Movie • 2023
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT Homecoming
Movie • 2025
Carmelo Hayes
GCW For The Culture 1
Movie • 2020
Christian Casanova
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
TV • 1999
Carmelo Hayes
Raw
TV • 1993
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT
TV • 2010
Carmelo Hayes
WWE NXT
TV • 2010
WWE Speed
TV • 2024
Carmelo Hayes
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
TV • 1999
The SmackDown LowDown
TV • 2022
Carmelo Hayes
Raw
TV • 1993
Saturday Night's Main Event
TV • 1985
WWE NXT
TV • 2010
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