Summary

A new backstage report says WWE is aware of the online criticism surrounding Carmelo Hayes not being part of the United States Championship match at WrestleMania 42.

The discussion comes just days after Hayes dropped the title to Sami Zayn on SmackDown. Zayn is now scheduled to defend the championship against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42, leaving Hayes outside the match despite his recent place in the title scene.

That reaction follows the same title change that also fueled fan backlash after Sami Zayn's United States Title win over Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown.

Quote from WrestleVotes

"There has been no update on Carmelo Hayes being added to the WrestleMania card, but WWE is aware of the criticism online of him being omitted from the US Title picture."

What this means for Carmelo Hayes at WrestleMania 42

Carmelo Hayes being left out of the announced United States Title match keeps attention on how quickly his place changed after losing the belt. For fans who followed his recent run, the immediate shift from champion to outsider makes his WrestleMania status a real talking point.

It also adds another layer to the Sami Zayn and Trick Williams match, because Hayes remains closely tied to that title picture even without a confirmed role on the card. Unless WWE changes plans, the criticism is likely to stay attached to this program heading into WrestleMania weekend.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.