Carmelo Hayes Returns To Television After Months-Long Hiatus During 5/15 WWE SmackDown

TLDR

Carmelo Hayes returned to WWE television during the May 15 episode of SmackDown after a two-month hiatus, appearing in a backstage interview segment to discuss his upcoming match against Ricky Starks. Hayes had last competed on March 4, 2026, when he unsuccessfully challenged Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship. During the backstage segment, Starks interrupted Hayes' promo and dismissed his chances of winning after taking time off.