Just hours before the final WWE SmackDown episode ahead of the Royal Rumble, WWE has confirmed a major development: Carmelo Hayes will defend the United States Championship in an open challenge.
The announcement was made via WWEs official webside. Hayes, whos been branding himself as a fighting champion ever since capturing the U.S. Title, is once again putting his gold on the linethis time from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WWE SmackDown Lineup (1/30)
- Drew McIntyre to appear
- Carmelo Hayes US Title Open Challenge
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Who do you think will answer Carmelo Hayes open challengeand could we see a surprise title change right before the Rumble? Drop your predictions below!
