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(39)
movieWWE NXT Homecoming
as Carmelo Hayes · 2025 · 6.5
movieChaotic Wrestling: Behind the Birthplace of Stars
as Christian Brigham · 2025 · 0.0
movieWWE Royal Rumble 2025
as Carmelo Hayes · 2025 · 6.6
movieWWE Crown Jewel
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 6.2
movieWWE Money in the Bank 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 6.8
movieWWE Money in the Bank Kickoff 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 0.0
movieWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 7.4
tvWWE Speed
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 6.5
moviePrime Target: The story of Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes
as · 2024 · 0.0
movieNXT Roadblock 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 0.0
movieNXT Vengeance Day 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 7.4
movieWWE Royal Rumble 2024
as Carmelo Hayes · 2024 · 7.4
movieNXT Halloween Havoc 2023 – Night 2
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 0.0
movieNXT No Mercy 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 7.4
movieAmerican Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
as Self · 2023 · 7.8
movieNXT The Great American Bash 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 6.5
movieNXT Battleground 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 7.0
movieWWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 0.0
movieWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 7.5
movieNXT Vengeance Day 2023
as Carmelo Hayes · 2023 · 7.2
movieNXT Deadline 2022
as Carmelo Hayes · 2022 · 5.5
movieNXT Deadline 2022 Kickoff
as Carmelo Hayes · 2022 · 0.0
movieNXT Halloween Havoc 2022
as Carmelo Hayes · 2022 · 7.7
movieNXT Great American Bash 2022
as Carmelo Hayes · 2022 · 7.0