A Star Takes on the Task
After suffering a major defeat against Trick Williams in NXT, Carmelo Hayes just ended his time there. This was a turning point in his career, as he was drafted into the 2024 WWE Draft and moved to SmackDown. Fans who have followed Hayes’ career and seen him develop as a performer have been eagerly awaiting this move. But in addition to the joy of being promoted, Hayes had a significant setback in his career earlier this year when he made a mistake in a video featuring LA Knight.
The Promo Mistake
On SmackDown on May 31, LA Knight fervently declared his intention to win Logan Paul’s WWE United States Championship. He felt that taking home the championship would elevate him to unprecedented heights and be entirely consistent with his image. Carmelo Hayes accosted LA Knight during a backstage segment, asking why Logan Paul should fight Knight rather than himself. Hayes made an unintentional error during this heated debate when he used LA Knight’s name rather of Logan Paul’s. For the fans, this error produced a humorous and unforgettable moment.
Speaking to SHAK Wrestling, Hayes recounted the encounter with a mixture of humor and perplexity. At first, Hayes didn’t realize he made a mistake and kept on with the promotion. Knight eventually let him know about it. “Why would LA want to face you when a first-round draft pick is standing right here?” Something Hayes had unintentionally said had caused their conversation to take an amusing and surprising turn.
Handling the Slip
In the SHAK Wrestling interview, Hayes reflected on the event and gave his insights. He was initially perplexed when the mistake was pointed out to him. Hayes said, “I did it so quickly, not even thinking about it.” “And I was like, ‘What the freak is he talking about?'” when he said that. I just continued. Someone remarked, “Oh, you said LA said A Logan,” after the fact. “Oh,” I thought to myself as I was sitting there wondering, “What is he talking about?”
Hayes admitted that the fast-paced nature of wrestling promos and the learning curve include such errors. You’re thinking about someone else while you’re staring at someone else. I always do that,” he said. Hayes continued to be unaffected and concentrated on moving ahead in spite of the initial uncertainty and criticism from some supporters.
LA Knight heard Carmelo Hayes accidentally refer to Logan Paul as “LA” and picked up on that shit like a shark smelling blood in the water 😭😭 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/r8HWCNe3Pq
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) June 1, 2024
Knight’s Reaction
LA Knight, who was well-known for his sharp mind and captivating demeanor, saw Hayes’ error right away and called it out. Hayes said that Knight laughed off the event and thought it humorous. “He’s fast, do you get what I mean? He is observing me. That’s just the way things were. Nobody’s perfect, even myself, dude,” Hayes said. Both wrestlers were able to move on from the situation without focusing on it because to this playful attitude.
Hayes and Knight had a solid understanding and a strong bond that showed in their encounters after the promotional error. “Have you guys discussed that promo since it happened? He’s the one who said, “You said LA, I said Logan,” really. I thought, “Oh.” He was giggling about it. Hayes said, emphasizing their excellent relationship, “It was cool.”
Concentrated on the Future
Carmelo Hayes is focused and focused as he gets ready for the Money in the Bank ladder event on July 6. Now that the botched promo has been resolved, Hayes is focused on proving himself in the next bout. Supporters are excited to see how Hayes performs in this high-stakes match because they know he has the resiliency and talent to overcome any obstacles.
Even the most seasoned wrestlers in the business sometimes make mistakes. But what really makes them stand out is how they handle these situations with humor and grace. Carmelo Hayes’ reaction to the mishandled LA Knight advertisement is a good example of his professionalism and commitment to the game. Fans should anticipate seeing more outstanding moments from this gifted wrestler as he moves up the WWE ranks.
