Carmelo Hayes US Title Open Challenge Added To 1/30 WWE SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes has been added to Friday’s SmackDown.

The show will feature another United States Championship Open Challenge, as Carmelo Hayes will put his title on the line for the fifth week in a row.

In 2026 alone, Hayes has successfully defended the title against names like Johnny Gargano, Shinsuke Nakamura, Leon Slater, and Ilja Dragunov.

Fans can check out the updated lineup for Friday’s episode of SmackDown below. Fightful will have full coverage of the show as it airs.

WWE SmackDown (1/30)

• Drew McIntyre to appear
• Carmelo Hayes US Title Open Challenge

Fans can also click here to check out the current lineup for the Royal Rumble event, which airs on Saturday, January 31.