Sat May 10 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Carmelo Hayes Eyes WWE King of the Ring Crown After WrestleMania Victory
**ORLANDO, FL** – Carmelo Hayes, a first-round pick in the 2024 WWE Draft, is looking to capitalize on a recent win at WrestleMania. Despite a lack of significant push on the SmackDown brand since his arrival, Hayes scored a major victory in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the April 18th pre-WrestleMania show. This win has propelled him forward, and he’s now setting his sights on winning the 2025 King of the Ring tournament. A victory could quickly elevate Hayes into the main event scene, potentially fulfilling the high expectations placed on him after his draft selection.
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