Carmelo Hayes shared his experience upon hearing his current WWE theme song for the first time, describing a surprising reaction despite ultimately accepting it. Before the theme now known as “Award Me,” Hayes was fond of his original entrance music and initially disliked the new track when it was first played to him. This moment occurred recently during an interaction outside the WWE Performance Center.
The Moment Road Dogg Introduced the New Music
Hayes recounted that Road Dogg stopped by after Hayes had finished a workout, offering to play the new music for him. Hayes recalled,
“I remember the first time I heard it, Road Dogg pulled up — I had just got out of the gym at the PC. He rolls his window down and he’s like, ‘Carmelo, I got your new music, want to listen to it?’ He plays it and I hated it cause I had a different song.”
Hayes told Beyond The Bell in a recent interview. Despite this initial rejection, Hayes later grew to appreciate the song through repeated listening.
Adjusting to a New Sound and Looking Toward 2024
After spending some time with the music, Hayes warmed up to the new theme, which now represents his character in WWE. Beyond his theme song, Carmelo Hayes also discussed his upcoming transition to the WWE main roster in 2024, signaling a significant step forward in his professional wrestling career. Fans eager for more details can find his full comments through official channels.
Context Within the Wrestling World
Hayes’s theme song evolution reflects the importance WWE places on entrance music as part of a wrestler’s identity. His story highlights how first impressions can change, especially in entertainment where music sets the tone for a character. As Hayes prepares for his main roster move, his musical branding will continue to play a key role in connecting with audiences.
