Carmelo Hayes’ will be a future top name in WWE according to Paul Heyman.
While The Wiseman’s main focus remains on the day-to-day operations of The Bloodline, Heyman also dedicates time to scouting upcoming talents. This was evident during the October 10th episode of NXT when Heyman stood in Bron Breakker’s corner as the former NXT Champion faced off against Carmelo Hayes. Before the significant NXT episode, Heyman had dropped a spoiler about these two rising stars.
Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Carmelo Hayes was asked about Heyman’s comments. Hayes stated that he does have confidence in himself but is thankful that someone with the calibre of Heyman echoes those sentiments:
“[It’s] reassurance, it’s cool hearing things like that from him because you want to believe it about yourself, but when you hear it from somebody whose opinion really matters — it’s just great. It’s super cool.”
Melo continued by admitting that he does not want to let Heyman down and will prove the spoiler to be correct:
“Also, [feel] a little bit of pressure,” Hayes admitted. “It’s like, oh man, that’s how highly he thinks of me? I gotta make sure I live up to expectations, which I will.”
What Did Paul Heyman Say About WWE Star Carmelo Hayes?
While conducting an interview with Sports Illustrated, Heyman put over Hayes and Breakker strong as two Superstars who will go on to headline the biggest event on the WWE calendar in the future.
“Bron Breakker versus Carmelo Hayes, in and of itself, is a demonstration of the magnificent future this industry is going to enjoy,” said Heyman. “There are few, if any, better representatives in the talent competing for the WrestleMania main events coming up in the next several years.”
Continuing to scout the stars of the future, Paul Heyman also had high praise for Tiffany Stratton.
H/t to Wrestling Inc.