[8.0] "Over the last few years, Carmelo has been a bright spot in NXT. His matches are usually very good, thanks to his athleticism and mannerisms between the ropes. He has the swagger of a potential top guy and adequate mic skills that looks like is improving all the time. I would say that his finisher needs to be changed or at least done on special occasions, since everyone knows what the prolonged use of a leg drop does to the human body(Matt Hardy and Hulk Hogan are unfortunate examples of this). Rumors say that his time in NXT is coming to a close and if that's true, hats off to him for his amazing work during his tenure as 2x North American champ and NXT champ. He is one of the several talents to watch out for in the WWE for the next several years. He is already very good, but can be a major star if he keeps this up."
[8.0] "Carmello Hayes is a total package. He has great charisma and mic skills as well as the ability to go in the ring. He definitely has a move-set that the fans can get behind that he does well. He has gotten very good booking in NXT and hopefully that continues onto the main roster."
[9.0] "Gave him an 8 before but he just does it all. I need to see a little bit more from him to give him the top rating but he's already got the in-ring skills, the promo skills and is charismatic as hell. All of the flips he does, make sense and all of his normal wrestling moves look good. Also his finisher fits him perfectly, future world champ right there."
[10.0] "No doubt he is the full package i have been a long time fan of mello he is an amazing wrestler . He carries himself so well and is a great babyface and a great heel. He really should be on the main roster he has been ready for way too long. He just has star quality written all over him not to mention he has a banger theme one of the best in wwe today and top faves in wwe"
"I thought He was younger than he is WWE need shit or get off the pot with this guy. 29 and still in developmental yes, hes great worker but its two years to three years before this Physical peak ends. he'd had some great matches thus past year he's a solid 7 maybe a 8 rating, maybe soon an 9 but as long as he is rushed up the main roster. It WWE old boys club mentality, no one in their upper card is under 35. i come from being soccer fan when comes to real sport and I'm sorry even the latest of the late bloomers they the not their peak by 29 they're considered not being elite level player same with MMA and boxing or that matter look at Glover is ufc it was considered shock when he won the title at 42 but in wwe people late 30-mid 40s are considered main eventers people can say x or y work is more realistic than the other but pushing past there top peak as main stars when yi have stud with f 3 yet left of his peak in the minors ot compare to sports it looks odd he should not be seen as star of teh future mello he should star of now 7.5/10[ side note this is not an anti-WWE thing this just happen to my first comment i say the same with about AEW and there pushing of older people in ither places like Copeland and alike ]"
[8.0] "Carmelo has got a great look and does great work in NXT and he could be a big star on the main roster if booked right WWE should be very careful how they handle his upcoming call up as they could make a ton of money off him if they don't just make him a 50/50 booking mid carder."
[10.0] "Carmelo Hayes is my pick for wrestler of the decade. Everything he does he does amazing. He has some of the most unique offense, mixed with a perfect amount of charisma and amazing in-ring storytelling. I really hope that when he's eventually called up to the main roster he's used correctly, because, as his NXT title run proved, he's a future world champion."
[9.0] "Carmelo Hayes is Him, one of the best guys in NXT today. Very charismatic, incredible wrestler, always putting on bangers, good promo and could totally become a star, hope everything works in his favor if he gets called up on the main roster. Also, he was once a Michael Jackson impersonator, which is funny to think and awesome because MJ is one of the all time best artists ever (R.I.P.), so extra points for Him!"
[8.0] "This is what a star is. Been watching him since his Michael Jackson gimmick. Came to NXT and leveled the whole place up. Did a great job of developing trick as well. Another star that has reach great stardom. Great matches. Great athleticism and great on the mic."
[8.0] "One of the most exciting current NXT talents. He's got a great varied moveset, and has had a few fun feuds in his time as the face of the brand. His character work is also on point, great charisma, a fun dynamic with Trick Williams, and is solid on the mic. He is HIM!"
[7.0] "He's a solid wrestler, great gimmick, great personality. I actually like him a lot ring-wise, I think he's very skilled and has an interesting move-set, but nothing more than that. The potential there is to be a main carder at best in my opinion, the skills are not enough to be above average."
[7.0] "I guess I don't get it for the most part. The "HIM" gimmick just doesn't make sense to me, and while a great worker, I think he will ultimately get buried in the upper/lower midcard when he's brought to the main roster if he's not able to work on his character."
[9.0] "Hayes is doing an impressive job as the current face of NXT. He goes well with Trick Williams as a duo, and is a solid in-ring performer. He's alright on the mic but I'd be fine with him coming to the main roster as soon as he drops the NXT Championship, as he's done almost everything there at this point."
[10.0] "Hayes is a good wrestler, HE IS HIM! , he is the best of his generation and best wrestler on NXT in my opinion. Future world champ on the main roster."
[8.0] "HE'S HIM! Carries himself like a champion, can work very well as heel and face and good in the ring as well. Future world champ on the main roster, whenever that will come"
[10.0] "HE IS HIMMM! He is the NXT champion for A reason, Carmelo Hayes has been one of the best for awhile now but now he has the NXT title to prove it more."
[10.0] "Melo has to be one of the biggest stars for WWE in the next 10 years. He has it all, in ring, charisma, a good heel or face, can build a connection with fans and has the look of a star. There is not one weakness I can spot about this guy. Cannot wait to what his future entails."
[9.0] "I wasn't aware of him before NXT, and admittedly, I wasn't a huge fan of his OG debut with Cole, but man since NXT 2.0, he's consistenly been the best worker on the card. Future world champion for sure, and I cannot wait for his match with Bron at Stand and Deliver."
[10.0] "The total package. He's got the look, he's got the charisma, he's got the skillset in the ring, he is a future main eventer, world champion, and bonified megastar one he reaches the main roster. Melo don't miss, he is HIM"
[5.0] "Hayes is a good wrestler, dont get me wrong, but I dont get why hes being considered the next big thing in wrestling, his match with Ricochet was great, but Ive not been too impressed by his promo work, but I think he can be a solid guy, I just dont think hes the next big thing in WWE. That could change though."
[10.0] "Best wrestler on NXT in my opinion. Has the charisma of ricky starks, in ring ability of ishimori, and the look of a superstar. Dude is the future of wrestling, and the fact that he isnt already US or intercontinental champ yet is criminal. Push this man to the moon."
[9.0] "Camelo Hayes is a complete talent. He has the charisma, mic skills, and in ring skills. The only thing stopping him from becoming a perennial world champ is his lack of size. He truly knows how to carry himself like a top talent. I love his pairing with Trick Williams. They have good cohesion and I would like to see them on the main roster as a tag team. I can also see him as a mult time U.S champion."
[6.0] "Needs NXT to tour so he can ring experience. He can do good spots. But a tour would be invaluable to him. NXT should probably give him the title for a while right now."
[9.0] "Carmelo Hayes is the FUTURE. His in ring work is great, He has the look, He has the charisma, He is entertaining. I cant wait until he develops even more. I see him as the best between MVP and Chris Jericho mixed into 1 wrestler."
[8.0] "A great NXT talent is Carmelo Hayes. I love his agility and the way he wrestles, to me he is quite similar to Ricochet and hopefully one day he will make it up to one of WWE's top brands."
[8.0] "Melo dose infact not miss. His work in the ring is fun th not amzing but damm dose he just ozz chrisma and star power in a brand where ho so few do"
[8.0] "Great in ring skills . So fluid in the ring with beautiful offense, needs a little work on the pacing but still much better than many of his peers. Even his character work is also quite good. High ceiling athlete."
[5.0] "So far, I am not really seeing it. People praise him all the time but I don't think he's all that special. Huge step down from Swerve who should of gotten the push that Hayes did."
[7.0] "Hayes is a solid wrestler but he still has a ways to go before he can reach the next level. For one, I say he should put a bit more arrogance and flair on his moveset, it's a bit lacking in that regard. And he needs to double down on the arrogance and ego of his character, just like Grayson Waller did. He's not that bad, but he's just a certain oomph to everything he does, if he goes the next level and really heels it up and makes people hate him, he can be a true star, right now I just see a guy who puts on good matches."
[6.0] "He's okay and has some potential but I don't see him as someone who should hold a title. He comes across a very generic dime a dozen indie guy. You can see a Hayes on a lot of shows"
[7.0] "I like what I have seen of him so far: great charisma and good athleticism. He has the potential to be a star, whether that is in NXT/WWE or elsewhere."
[7.0] "A lot of upside. Under 30, decent (and improving) in the ring, strong mic skills and charisma. One of the few genuinely good aspects of the new look NXT."
