Carmelo Hayes’ partner, Kelani Jordan, immediately reacts after he loses the WWE US Championship on SmackDown

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On SmackDown, Hayes’ latest open challenge was answered by Zayn, who won the title after a controversial finish involving Trick Williams. The closing sequence saw Williams hit Hayes, leading to a title change. Taking to X, Hayes’ partner and NXT Superstar, Jordan, reacted to him losing the championship only a few weeks before WrestleMania 42.

Check out Jordan’s reaction on X:

Kelani Jordan teased the idea of helping Carmelo Hayes on WWE SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes was once involved in a feud with Johnny Gargano, who previously answered the WWE United States Championship open challenge. Gargano has been paired with his wife, Candice LeRae, whom Hayes suggested should get involved so that he can call Kelani Jordan for backup.

Hayes’ message caught Jordan’s attention, who reacted with this post.

“This was an NXT dream match and I actually got a lil bit of respect for you. We can run it back whenever, leave your wife in the back…or I can make a call and we can even it out,” wrote Hayes.

Jordan is the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion and a former TNA Knockouts Champion. She is still competing on NXT, but, earlier this year, she made her Women’s Royal Rumble Match debut by entering the namesake match as the 27th entrant.

Hayes’ direction heading into WrestleMania 42 is now unknown. The new WWE United States Champion, Sami Zayn, has earned his spot on the card and will defend the title against Trick Williams in a one-on-one match.