Earlier this month, Carmelo Hayes shared a pose with The Undertaker on WWE NXT after the latter raised their arms together as they headed to the back.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “Black Rasslin’ Podcast,” the former WWE NXT World Champion revealed that the moment with ‘Taker wasn’t planned in advance.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On being part of the star-heavy show: “It’s crazy. In the beginning, I’ve been around ‘Taker, I’ve been around Cena. I’ve been fortunate enough to have an hour conversation with Undertaker, an hour conversation with Cena before. So luckily, I wasn’t unfamiliar with these guys. But just being around them is always cool. You’d be surprised at how chill and laid back they really are. This was a day off, and they were kind of just chilling. You could see, they were so happy to be around the youth of it all. The coolest thing was probably seeing all of them interact, like Shawn and ‘Taker and John and Paul. Just seeming them all interact, I was just like kids, like this is freaking cool. But again, it was just business, and we was pros, and we had to handle it like that. Obviously, we had to let to let our inner human being kind of hold that down for a little bit”
On sharing that moment with The Undertaker: “I remember doing the whole thing with Taker, I didn’t know that was going to happen. I was just following him back. I didn’t know what we were doing. I’m just standing there like, ‘Undertaker,’ and we’re off-air, and I’m just kind of following him around like a lost puppy. Then he’s telling me, ‘Wait.’ I go, ‘Oh shoot.’ He’s like, ‘Alright, on three, turn back.’ I’m thinking, okay. Turn back. ‘Alright, back.’ Turn back. ‘Alright. When the music drops. Throw up the arm.’ I was like, ‘Oh sh*t.’ One, two, three, boom. Then he’s like, ‘Alright, let’s go.’ I got to the back, I was like, ‘That was so freaking cool.’ He just patted me on the back. That’s where I finally let go of all that professionalism and allowed myself to really take it in. It took me three or four days to really soak all that in. That was just amazing. But we gotta do a TV next Tuesday, so I’ll leave that be where that was and focus on what’s next.”
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Carmelo Hayes Shares Unplanned Moment with The Undertaker on WWE NXT
Earlier this month, WWE NXT superstar Carmelo Hayes had a memorable encounter with wrestling legend The Undertaker. The moment occurred after their match, as they raised their arms together and walked to the back. In a recent interview on the “Black Rasslin’ Podcast,” Hayes revealed that the interaction with The Undertaker was not planned in advance.
Hayes expressed his excitement about being part of a star-studded show, sharing the ring with iconic wrestlers like The Undertaker and John Cena. He mentioned that he had previously had conversations with both Cena and The Undertaker, which made him feel more comfortable around them. Hayes also noted that despite their legendary status, these wrestlers were surprisingly chill and laid back. He described how they were happy to be around the younger generation of wrestlers and how cool it was to witness their interactions backstage.
Reflecting on the unplanned moment with The Undertaker, Hayes shared his experience. He explained that he was simply following The Undertaker backstage without knowing what they were going to do. He felt like a lost puppy until The Undertaker instructed him to wait. Then, The Undertaker told him to turn back on three and throw up their arms when the music dropped. Hayes admitted that he was caught off guard but managed to execute the move perfectly. Afterward, he realized how amazing the experience was and allowed himself to fully appreciate it.
Hayes mentioned that it took him a few days to truly soak in the significance of the moment. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to share that experience with The Undertaker and how it made him feel like a part of wrestling history. However, he quickly shifted his focus to the upcoming TV show and what lies ahead for him in his wrestling career.
The video attached to the article features the full interview with Carmelo Hayes on the “Black Rasslin’ Podcast,” where he discusses his encounter with The Undertaker, his thoughts on fellow wrestlers, and his future plans.
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In conclusion, Carmelo Hayes’ unplanned moment with The Undertaker on WWE NXT was a memorable experience for the young superstar. It showcased the respect and admiration that wrestlers have for each other, regardless of their status in the industry. Hayes’ story serves as a reminder of the camaraderie and excitement that exists within the wrestling community.