The partnership between Carmelo Hayes and The Miz is facing serious challenges, highlighted during the September 26 WWE SmackDown event. Throughout the match against The Street Profits, tensions became evident as both struggled to coordinate, hinting at a possible Carmelo Hayes Miz breakup on the horizon.
Hayes and Miz teamed up under the name ‘Melo don’t Miz’ to compete for the #1 contender spot for the tag team championships held by the Wyatt Sicks. Hayes began the match strongly, showing agility and precision against Angelo Dawkins. The duo’s early teamwork appeared solid, with consistent tagging that kept the momentum against their opponents.
Moment of Conflict During Critical Match Phases
As the match approached its climax, a pivotal moment exposed deeper cracks between Hayes and Miz. After Hayes executed his signature move, the ‘First 48,’ on Ford, he climbed the top rope to secure the victory. Miz unexpectedly tagged himself in, cutting off Hayes’ finishing attempt, which visibly frustrated Hayes. In an attempt to stop Miz, Hayes grabbed his hand, but Miz pushed forward anyway.
During this hesitation, The Street Profits tagged in Angelo Dawkins, who capitalized on the disarray by hitting Miz with a corkscrew elbow, followed by a DDT, leading to a pinfall attempt. Hayes rushed to break the pin but stopped short at the ring apron, creating doubt about his intent and the stability of the team.
Ongoing Friction Rooted in Conflicting Ambitions
The discord stems partly from differing career goals. Hayes has expressed a clear desire to pursue singles title opportunities, while Miz has focused on maintaining their tag team pursuits. Although there had been discussions to resolve these issues, their actions during the match demonstrate that the partnership remains far from harmonized.
“.@Carmelo_WWE and @mikethemiz can’t get on the same page! 😲 pic.twitter.com/fwwV2uVOey”
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
Implications for WWE’s Tag Team Scene Moving Forward
This growing rift between Carmelo Hayes and The Miz could soon reshape WWE’s tag team landscape. If the duo formally separates, it may open new singles opportunities for Hayes and alter Miz’s role within the tag division. Fans and analysts will be watching upcoming WWE events closely to see how these tensions unfold and whether the team can salvage their alliance or head toward an official split.
.@Carmelo_WWE and @mikethemiz can't get on the same page! 😲 pic.twitter.com/fwwV2uVOey
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
