LA Knight Retains US Title Against Carmelo Hayes During 10/11 WWE SmackDown

A lot of WWE Superstars are trying hard to garner attention however they can. The October 11 episode of WWE SmackDown in Greenville, South Carolina, featured an intense WWE United States Championship match between “The Mega Star” LA Knight and Carmelo Hayes.

LA Knight, known for his electrifying charisma, put his United States Championship on the line against the rising star Carmelo Hayes, whose drive for championship glory has been turning heads. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena was buzzing with excitement as fans packed the venue, eager to see the clash between the two.

This showdown only came about after AJ Styles suffered an injury last week on SmackDown, leaving an opening for Hayes. Before the match, Hayes even teased fans, promising to bring back John Cena’s iconic spinner U.S. Title Belt if he secured the victory.

Andrade made a surprise appearance at ringside, quietly observing the match but creating an early distraction for Carmelo Hayes. This allowed LA Knight to gain the upper hand outside the ring before the action paused for a commercial break.

Coming back from the break, Hayes found his rhythm, hitting a series of impressive moves, including a scissor kick to counter Knight’s BFT attempt. Despite his momentum, Hayes couldn’t get the three-count and missed his signature Nothing But Net from the top rope. After a blocked cutter from Hayes, Knight capitalized, landing the BFT and winning the match cleanly.

Throughout the match, Andrade remained at ringside with a knowing smile. Commentary made sure to note that while Andrade never physically interfered, his presence seemed to throw off Hayes, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the bout’s outcome.