Carmelo Hayes Reacts To Fans Calling Him A Jobber [Video]

Carmelo Hayes concluded his NXT run with a loss to Trick Williams and quickly made a strong impression on SmackDown during the opening night of the 2024 WWE Draft. Despite his success, some critics have labeled him and other new main roster talent as “jobbers,” a term used disparagingly in the wrestling world.

In a conversation with Denise Salcedo, Hayes addressed the social media criticism he faces as a newcomer on the main roster. He emphasized the importance of staying grounded and recognizing the hard work required to reach his level.

“Yeah, I mean, sometimes it’s hard not to see it. We all have a stat where we all kind of, you know, especially when you open the app and the first thing you see is criticism, which is okay. You know what I mean? Like, the fans are allowed to have their criticism and things like …