Carmelo Hayes Returns to WWE, Joins 946 Faction and Attacks Solo Sikoa
After nearly two months away, Carmelo Hayes reappeared on WWE Raw, aligning himself with the 946 and directly confronting Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline.
Carmelo Hayes made his return to WWE programming on "Monday Night Raw," re-emerging after a nearly two-month absence to join the 946 faction. Hayes attacked Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline with a crowbar, signaling a new conflict between the two groups.
Hayes, who had last appeared on "Friday Night SmackDown" on August 14, where he lost to Baron Corbin for the United States Championship, had been out of ring action. His social media activity, including blacking out his profile picture on X, had fueled speculation about his future with the company.
The return occurred during a six-man tag team match where members of the 946, including Royce Keys, Lucien Price, Bronco Nima, and Jaida Parker, faced Jey and Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. As Keys prepared to deliver a finishing move on Sikoa, a masked figure intervened, striking Sikoa with a crowbar. The figure then unmasked to reveal himself as Carmelo Hayes.
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The 946 has established itself as a significant force on the Raw roster, positioning itself as a primary challenger to The Bloodline, a faction that has held a dominant presence in WWE for years.
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Following Hayes's attack, the 946 faction continued their assault on Sikoa. This confrontation sets the stage for potential future encounters, with the WarGames match format being suggested as a likely culmination of this developing rivalry.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns, the current World Heavyweight Champion, was not present during the attack. He had previously retained his title against LA Knight on Saturday night. Reigns was reportedly attending the "Street Fighter" premiere in California on Monday night. He is, however, scheduled to appear on "Monday Night Raw" in the upcoming week.