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AND NEW | Carmelo Hayes wins U.S. Title against Ilja Dragunov: SmackDown highlights, Dec. 26, 2025



Carmelo Hayes challenges Ilja Dragunov for the United States Championship. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.
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32 Comments

  9. @kasunmahesh1862

    Congrats to Melo and Thanks and Kudos to Dragnov for being a fighting champion and defending each night with an instant classic.

    Wonder what next for Dragnov though.

  10. @GmBSmoee

    Now tht we’ve had multiple us champions changes which were good with the open challenges can we pause it just for a lil bit n tell a couple stories with Melo with this belt I think Melo and trick , Melo and Jevon, Melo and oba, Melo vs mix etc. don’t tell me a story between the USA champ and diy looks like it been teased for weeks instead of others.

  14. @wishgxd

    FINALLY. For god sakes Carmela has needed a push for so long now. Once he moves to main title picture, have Ilija and Theory fight for the US belt, elevate theory – then finally give Ilija the win for the US Title.

  16. @thomasbailey4616

    1. What am amazing freaking match and congrats to Melo on the championship. 2. What an epic run Iylia had as champion. Greatly elevated this title I'd say over the IC title. 3. Melo has made such absolute growth in the last year. Been very fun to watch.

  18. @bigj5872

    This would be a good way to give either ilja time off or the push to main event as well as push melo up as a up and coming threat to the roster

  19. @example2844

    Its so appropriate that he BEAT Dragonov and not with a roll up, Dragunov doesnt need protecting, he'll take the losses like a boss, what a well earned victory

  24. @JohnDOe-ke9cw

    It’s insane to see a championship match not have interference. Would be nice if main titles do this for once. Great match nonetheless. Add some promos here and there and im back to being a weekly watcher

  32. @bigheadedm

    It’s time for Melo to elevate especially when Bron Brekkeer (his actual main rival from NXT) is in the main event scene!!

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