Stay Melo.
Carmelo Hayes is the 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament winning, defeating Odyssey Jones in the finals.
The finish saw Hayes get hit with a splash after missing his top rope leg drop. However, Jones was too comfortable with his cover, allowing Hayes to score the win with a crucifix pin.
With this victory, Hayes has earned an NXT title match of his choosing. He said after the bout that he wasn't sure which title he will go after.
The #NXTBreakout Tournament and a championship contract are on the line.
— WWE (@WWE) August 25, 2021
And @oshow94 & @Carmelo_WWE are leaving it all on the mat! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/gvcExdUgbW
Sportsmanship never gets old. Congratulations to our 2021 #NXTBreakout Tournament winner, @Carmelo_WWE! #WWENXT @oshow94 pic.twitter.com/5wJlKbq7DT
— WWE (@WWE) August 25, 2021
HE DOESN'T MISS.
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 25, 2021
Congratulations to "The Final Boss" and 2021 #NXTBreakout Tournament winner, @Carmelo_WWE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/J8LVptUvvX
The only question left, "Which champion will @Carmelo_WWE choose to face?" #WWENXT #NXTBreakout pic.twitter.com/5RQIhfpJDD
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) August 25, 2021
Hayes defeated Josh Briggs in the first round and Duke Hudson in the second round to earn his spot in the finals. Jones had defeated Andre Chase and Trey Baxter in his two tournament matches to make it to the finals.
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