Carmelo Hayes
WWE Confirms Bloodline Member Set For Action On SmackDown
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis books first-time match between Carmelo Hayes and Jimmy Uso for tonight’s show in San Diego.

WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has scheduled a first-time match between Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes for tonight’s show. Hayes announced the match following his conversation with Aldis.
Alright… I got done talking to Slick Nick, and you know I always get my way. So, tonight it’s gonna be Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Big Jim… make sure you bring them working shoes, and not those shoes you wore at WrestleMania 40.
HIM vs JIM #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fNuWPy9ACK— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) January 17, 2025
Jimmy Uso’s Recent Singles Competition History
Jimmy Uso competed in only two televised singles matches over the past year. He lost to his brother Jey Uso at WrestleMania XL, which led to Solo Sikoa removing him from The Bloodline. After returning from hiatus in October, Jimmy faced Sikoa on SmackDown but lost due to interference. A non-televised rematch against Sikoa in December also resulted in defeat.
The match adds to an already full card at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Additional matches include Naomi and Bianca Belair against Candice LeRae and Nia Jax, Los Garza versus The Motor City Machine Guns, and Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley. Solo Sikoa will also make his return to SmackDown.
Carmelo Hayes
Jade Cargill Could Gain Major Ally Soon
WWE Superstar Carmelo Hayes recently endorsed the idea that an alliance with Jade Cargill’s former group could have prevented the breakup between Cargill, Naomi, and Bianca Belair.

Jade Cargill, Naomi, and Bianca Belair have separated following SmackDown after Naomi was revealed as the person who attacked Cargill and sidelined her for four months.
In 2024, Carmelo Hayes offered to join Jade Cargill and her group to make them the “Big 4,” but they declined his proposal. This topic resurfaced recently, with Hayes agreeing that the group would still be together if he had joined them.
Hayes acknowledged this point in response to a social media post suggesting his inclusion might have prevented the group’s dissolution.
Fr tho
https://t.co/DADVDvODVb— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) March 9, 2025
The original issue between the women stemmed from Naomi’s feelings that Cargill was “sucking the life out of Belair” and using Belair’s popularity for her own benefit.
When Hayes initially approached the women’s group, Cargill dismissed him because he had already lost two matches to Andrade, who was his rival at that time.
Hayes has since found success on SmackDown as part of a team with The Miz called “Melo Don’t Miz.”
Carmelo Hayes
Randy Orton Teased by Rising Star Ahead of Major WWE Event Match
Former NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes shared a social media message reminding Randy Orton of his victory over The Viper ahead of their scheduled match in Barcelona.

Randy Orton is preparing for his return to in-ring action on Friday Night SmackDown, with a match scheduled in Barcelona next week. Meanwhile, Carmelo Hayes took the opportunity to remind Orton of their previous encounter.
During the latest episode of SmackDown, Orton addressed his return and discussed various topics, including John Cena. Later in the broadcast, Orton encountered Hayes backstage, who made references to their history. This interaction led to Nick Aldis booking a match between the two competitors for next week’s show in Barcelona.
Following this segment, Hayes posted on social media about their upcoming match, sharing an image from their previous encounter. The photo showed Hayes pinning Orton during a Triple Threat match on SmackDown from June 2024, which also included Tama Tonga.
First time in Spain. We running this back
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The victory Hayes referenced occurred when he secured a pinfall over Orton in the Triple Threat match through a roll-up maneuver. Both competitors will now face each other in a singles match on the upcoming edition of SmackDown in Barcelona.
Carmelo Hayes
Tonga Loa as WWE 2K25 Cover Star? WWE Star Thinks So
WWE Games begins promotion for WWE 2K25, with Carmelo Hayes nominating Tonga Loa as potential cover star amid various superstar suggestions.

WWE Games and 2K Sports started promoting WWE 2K25, expected to release in March. The official X account of WWE Games asked various superstars about their cover star preferences for the upcoming game.
Carmelo Hayes selected The Bloodline’s Tonga Loa, who has been inactive since sustaining an injury at Survivor Series: WarGames in November.
I probably have to pick The Infamous Tonga Loa. I think it’s been his year
We got all kinds of predictions from SmackDown Superstars on who the #WWE2K25 Cover Stars will be
pic.twitter.com/zDZmYtBDsJ— #WWE2K25 (@WWEgames) January 18, 2025
Other suggestions came from multiple WWE superstars. Pretty Deadly and A-Town Down Under nominated each other, while Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton suggested themselves. Mia Yim proposed Kevin Owens and Bayley for the cover.
Previous WWE 2K cover stars include Randy Orton, CM Punk, The Rock, Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio, and Cody Rhodes.
WWE 2K25 First Look Revealed During RAW on Netflix
WWE provided a first look at WWE 2K25 during the RAW on Netflix debut on January 6. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman appeared in the teaser segment.
The Xbox listing for WWE 2K25 states:
ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING—WWE 2K returns bigger, bolder, and better than ever in a breakthrough year for the franchise! We’re preparing to charge down the ramp with game-changing features, iconic Superstars and all the authenticity and action fans love from the best in sports entertainment. More details on January 28th, 2025.
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