4 Signs That Triple H Has Given Up on 32-Year-Old WWE Star

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Though Hayes is a former United States Champion, four signs hint Triple H has seemingly given up on him. In this listicle, let’s take a quick look at all those signs.

#4. No match on SmackDown for almost a month

The last time Carmelo Hayes competed on the SmackDown brand was on July 10, 2026. Since then, he has only been booked in on house shows or WWE Main Event.

The lack of television booking for Melo is a major hint that the King of Kings may have given up on him. As a result, he isn’t getting booked regularly on the Friday Night show.

#3. No massive victory for a long time

In his last match on WWE SmackDown, Carmelo Hayes locked horns with Trick Williams. However, the match ended in a no contest when Baron Corbin returned to the blue brand. Before this, he lost a No. 1 Contender’s Match against Ricky Saints for the mid-card title.

The last time he picked up a victory on television was against the Saints on the May 15, 2026, episode of the blue brand. Not getting a major win for a long time is another indication that Triple H might not be interested in pushing Melo and has seemingly given up on him.

#2. WWE scrapped Melo vs. Trick Williams plans

Before Baron Corbin returned to the Stamford-based promotion, WWE was building a storyline around Hayes and Williams. Despite the build, the plans got scrapped after the Lone Wolf made his comeback and challenged Trick for a title match at SummerSlam 2026.

This resulted in Carmelo’s absence from the Biggest Party of the Summer. Everyone is aware that Melo and Trick have a lot of history in the NXT brand, and their feud could have been a great addition to the SummerSlam card.

Despite this, WWE decided to change the plans and instead put the title on Corbin at the Minneapolis show. Scrapping this plan could also be a sign that Triple H has given up on him.

#1. No PLE match since the 2025 Royal Rumble

These stats may surprise everyone, but Carmelo Hayes hasn’t competed in a WWE Premium Live Event since the 2025 Royal Rumble. This sounds unbelievable, as there have already been multiple PLEs, and even SummerSlam was a two-night event.

Despite this, Melo’s absence from these shows proves that the King of Kings might have given up on him.