Melo and Michaels don’t miss.
Carmelo Hayes is one of the top talents in NXT at present and is currently scheduled to take part in an NXT North American Championship ladder match at this Saturday’s Halloween Havoc event. At the event, Hayes will look to become a three time North American Champion in NXT.
During the media call ahead of NXT Halloween Havoc, Jon Alba asked Michaels, WWE Vice President of Talent Development Creative, about Hayes. Michaels would respond, saying that he believes Hayes is already main roster ready, should Triple H come calling.
“I have taken interest in Melo from day one. I got him on television as quickly as I could. At the time, I believe it was still 205 Live. I was talking to him and I said, ‘I just want to get you out there, get you in front of the people and in front of Hunter.’ He said, ‘I don’t want to be living in 205.’ ‘I know. For me, it’s more important to get you out there so everyone can see that this kid can go.’ Carmelo and I get along great. He’s a good kid and I think the sky is the limit for him. He’s special. He’s talented,”
“We have a lot of talks and I gave him the same line that I was given many years ago, which is to go ahead and push the envelope, go out there, let me pull you back, and he does. I’ve seen that he’s mentioned it. ‘Shawn has had to pull me back a couple of times.’ That is true. He never complains about it. He’s a pro, and I like that about him as well. He has a lot of charisma, a lot of ability, a lot of attitude, but he’s a respectful young man. That’s what is so great about a lot of people down here. We have some really talented people and they are darn good men and women of character too. He is ready anytime someone wants him. Of course, he’s only going to get better. Can he always learn more? You bet, all of us can, but he’s certainly ready whenever they want to take him. He’s going to go up there and be with people better than him and that’s how you improve in this line of work,”
Shawn Michaels During NXT Conference Call
Hayes recently said that Michaels “pulls him back” at times in NXT. Time will tell if Hayes will become a three time North American Champion and when we will see him on the WWE main roster.
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