From an NXT perspective, Michaels told reporters, “I genuinely think this is going to be our SummerSlam. I feel like it’s going to be the biggest, if not the second-largest on our schedule only behind Stand & Deliver.” For us, this feels different; it feels greater and more significant. In the future, Halloween Havoc, in my opinion, will be more associated with NXT than anything else. And from a talent perspective, I know that everyone in Orlando and the Performance Center is pumped up and enthusiastic about this one.
Put on a Saturday night is a pretty interesting development and could bode well for the brand’s return to being a legitimate “Premium Live Event” draw once more, especially if they make a concerted effort to make the events feel special like bringing back Shotzi as a special host for the show or booking a slew of spooky themed matches. After turning many of their WCW-named shows like WarGames and The Great American Bashinto televised shows Put on a few costumes, and the next performance might have fans marking their calendars a year in advance.
Shawn Michaels knows Carmelo Hayes is WWE’s next Superstar.
Michaels asserted, “I have been interested in Melo since day one.” “I did my best to get him on television. I think it was still 205 Live at the time. When we were speaking, I told him, “I simply want to get you out there, in front of the people, and in front of Hunter.” I don’t want to live in 205, he declared. I know. For me, getting you out there so that everyone can see that this kid can go is more crucial. I get along quite well with Carmelo. I believe the sky is the limit for him because he is a decent young man. He is unique. He is gifted.
It’s not the first time Michaels has mentioned how much he admires Hayes. Given the former Christian Casanova’s current success in NXT—he won the 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament last August and successfully defended his title against Isaiah “Swerve” Scott/Strickland two months later—difficult it’s to imagine what Hayes will do next for the white and gold. Will he triumph in the latter bout at Halloween Havoc to claim the triple NA Championship? Or does Hayes have a different strategy for the future? Michaels asserts that Hayes’ next step toward the top may be a complete exit from WWE’s developmental brand.
We have a lot of conversations, and I always tell him to “push the envelope,” to go ahead and take risks, and then let me bring you back,” just like I was told to do many years ago. I noticed that he brought it up, Michaels remarked. I’ve needed Shawn to pull me back a few times. That’s accurate. Never once does he voice a complaint. I enjoy the fact that he is a professional as well. He is a charismatic, talented, and affable young man, yet he also shows respect for others. That is what makes many folks down here so wonderful. We have some incredibly skilled individuals on our team, and they are also excellent men and women of character. He is available whenever someone needs him. Of certainly, he will continue to improve. Can he ever become wiser? Yes, we all can, but he is unquestionably prepared to go anywhere they want to take him. He will go up there and surround himself with individuals who are more qualified than he is because that is how one advances in this field.
It’s clear that Hayes has HBK on his side, which may be good for his long-term success on the WWE Main Roster even though the two had a small argument prior to Worlds Collide because Michaels booked his young protégé for a match at the last minute and then had his match with Wes Lee changed to a match with Solo Sikoa that resulted in a title change.
ready to bring the havoc to halloween on saturday!!!
@WWENXT | @peacock | Oct. 22 | 8pm pic.twitter.com/bIuaxp3PzI— Wes Lee (@WesLee_WWE) October 20, 2022
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