Carmelo Hayes made a bold statement after WWE Raw went off the air at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025, the final episode before Saturday’s Royal Rumble.
The SmackDown star ambushed Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a surprise attack, leaving fans buzzing. Taking the mic, Hayes declared,
“Plot twist, Atlanta. I’m closing this show out.”
This unexpected confrontation adds intrigue ahead of the Royal Rumble, with speculation mounting over Hayes’ potential role in WWE’s main roster storylines.
This isn’t the first time Hayes and Rhodes have clashed, as Hayes previously challenged the champion in a standout SmackDown match in April 2024, where Rhodes secured the victory.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops heading into the Rumble.