The fireworks didn’t stop when WWE Raw ended on January 27. After the show went off the air in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Carmelo Hayes made a shocking statement by blindsiding Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Hayes sprinted to the ring and attacked The American Nightmare, making it clear he wasn’t just there to watch. The former NXT Champion grabbed a mic and declared himself for the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble—but he didn’t stop there.
With the WWE Universe in shock, Hayes pulled a table from under the ring, seemingly setting the stage for something big. However, Cody wasn’t about to let that slide. The champ fought back, landing a Cross Rhodes before powerbombing…