Melo didn't miss.
Carmelo Hayes became the new NXT Champion at NXT Stand & Deliver, defeating Bron Breakker in the main event.
The finish saw Hayes hit Nothing but Net for the victory.
Earlier in the bout, the referee got wiped out with a spear before Breakker locked in the Steiner Recliner. Trick Williams, who was ejected from ringside early on, returned to break up the submission. Breakker still seemed in control, going for the press powerslam, but Hayes countered with the First 48 before hitting Nothing but Net.
Things are starting to pick up in this #WWENXT Championship Match!!!@Carmelo_WWE @bronbreakkerwwe #StandAndDeliver pic.twitter.com/usmx4xWOPn
— WWE (@WWE) April 1, 2023
the prophecy has been fulfilled. carmelo hayes is NXT champion holy hell #StandAndDeliver pic.twitter.com/LElDn4RdKL
— P H A R A O H (@ZackSabreSenior) April 1, 2023
Insane Counter by Carmelo Hayes! New NXT Champion!! #StandAndDeliver pic.twitter.com/lsjpuXcvDY
— Spartaprime (@Spartaprime) April 1, 2023
After the bout, Breakker handed the title over to Hayes and raised his arm.
This marks Hayes' first reign as NXT Champion. Breakker had been the champion since the April 4 episode of WWE Raw when he defeated Dolph Ziggler. He made 13 successful title defenses.
Fans can check out Fightful's coverage of NXT Stand & Deliver by clicking here. Watch the post-show podcast for a full review of all the action by clicking here.
