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Carmelo Hayes Wins WWE United States Title on SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes answered Ilja Dragunov’s open challenge and captured the United States Championship on the December 26 SmackDown. Hayes countered a top-rope dive with a Codebreaker before hitting Nothing But Net for the win. Afterward, Dragunov showed respect by placing the title around Hayes’ waist. It marks Hayes’ first U.S. title reign, ending Dragunov’s 63-day run with seven defenses.