Backstage Reaction to Carmelo Hayes Pinning Randy Orton Revealed

Carmelo Hayes wrapped up his NXT tenure with a loss to Trick Williams and swiftly transitioned to SmackDown during the opening night of the 2024 WWE Draft. He secured a notable victory by qualifying for the Money in the Bank ladder match, pinning Randy Orton in the process and now, the backstage reaction to his pinning of Orton has been revealed.

During the June 21st edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Randy Orton, Tama Tonga, and Carmelo Hayes competed in a high-stakes match to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match.

After a fiercely contested bout, Carmelo Hayes shocked everyone by rolling up Randy Orton for the pinfall victory, thereby securing his spot in the prestigious ladder match set to take place in Toronto, Canada.

While speaking to Sporskeeda Wrestling, Carmelo Hayes was asked about the backstage reaction to him pinning Randy Orton. Carmelo Hayes mentioned that he’s noticed a positive shift in how people perceive him lately. He’s gaining more credibility and respect from others, which he appreciates.

Hayes noted that small perks like receiving free food at airports are starting to come his way. He enjoys sharing these experiences with fans, encouraging them to spread the word. For him, being in the ring with legends like Randy Orton is particularly meaningful, a reminder of his childhood admiration and a highlight of his career.

“Yeah, I can tell you, a lot of people are looking at me differently now, in a good way. A lot of people on the outside are giving me more credibility and respect, as they should. I’m even getting free food at the airports now. You know what I mean? These little things, like a couple of kids talking to me about it, I tell them to spread the word, tell their friends, so Toronto knows about it. It was a big deal and a big moment for me. But most importantly, sometimes just being in the ring with someone like Randy Orton, someone I watched as a kid, is super cool.”

We’ll have to wait and see if Carmelo Hayes will emerge as Mr. Money in the Bank and potentially take on the mantle of the ‘Legend Killer‘. Fans are eagerly anticipating what he can achieve at the event and how his career will unfold.

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