Carmelo Hayes' WWE SmackDown opponent confirmed in latest spoilers

Carmelo Hayes' WWE SmackDown opponent confirmed in latest spoilers

Carmelo Hayes will reportedly be holding another WWE United States Championship open challenge on "SmackDown," and his opponent is Rey Fenix.

Carmelo Hayes Defeats Rey Fenix On WWE SmackDown In Latest US Title Open Challenge - Wrestling Inc.

Carmelo Hayes is still United States Champion after defeating Rey Fenix on "WWE SmackDown."

WWE SmackDown Spoiler On Carmelo Hayes’ Open Challenge

Just hours before WWE SmackDown goes live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the stakes have been raised for the final stop on the road to the Royal Rumble. WWE officially confirmed earlier today that Carmelo Hayes will once again put his United States Championship on the line via an Open Challenge, continuing his self-styled reign as […]

WWE SmackDown Sees Carmelo Hayes Tested in U.S. Title Open Challenge

Carmelo Hayes continued with the Open challenge for the WWE United States Championship tonight.

WWE Spoilers: Plans For Top SmackDown Matches In Saudi Arabia, Another Surprise Royal Rumble Entrant (UPDATED)

As noted, WWE has announced Carmelo Hayes will once again make an open challenge defense of his WWE United States Championship on today’s WWE SmackDown. Since then, a spoiler update has surfaced. Multiple sources are reporting that masked fan-favorite Rey Fenix will be the man to step-up and answer the open challenge laid out by the reigning U.S. champion. Also planned for in-ring action at today’s SmackDown in Saudi Arabia are Ilja Dragunov vs.…

Full WWE SmackDown results for January 30th 2026 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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