Carmelo Hayes to Appear on The Grayson Waller Effect at NXT on April 18

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Carmelo Hayes to Confront Grayson Waller on "The Grayson Waller Effect" Ahead of Championship Showdown.Before clashing for the "WWE NXT" Championship, Carmelo Hayes and Grayson Waller will verbally face off on one of the company's leading talk shows – "The Grayson Waller Effect." WWE announced earlier today that the two rivals will share the ring, with reigning champion Hayes appearing as a special guest on Waller's show during the April 18 edition of "NXT." WWE tweeted, "BREAKING: Ahead of their Championship Match at #NXTSpringBreakin', NXT Champion @Carmelo_WWE will join @GraysonWWE as a special guest on 'The Grayson Waller Effect' THIS TUESDAY!"

Waller Emerges as Number One Contender

The following week, Waller is set to challenge Hayes for the "NXT" Championship at "NXT" Spring Breakin'

Hayes claimed the title at "NXT" Stand & Deliver earlier this month, and WWE soon organized a fatal four-way match between Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Waller, and Duke Hudson to determine the number one contender. As Lee seemed on the verge of victory with a cover on Hudson, Waller delivered a Stunner to Lee, securing his pinfall over Hudson and winning the match.

Waller's upcoming title shot against Hayes marks his third "NXT" Championship match this year, having previously faced the now-former champion, Bron Breaker, twice. Following his loss of the title at "NXT" Stand & Deliver, Breakker has experienced a significant character transformation.

Although he initially appeared to respect Hayes' win, Breakker's true intentions surfaced when he assaulted the new champion and his ally Trick Williams during the closing moments of the April 4 edition of "NXT." The Hayes-Waller confrontation on "The Grayson Waller Effect" promises to heighten the tension between the competitors before their highly-anticipated championship bout.

Fans eagerly await the exchange of words and the potential for tempers to flare during the talk show segment, providing a glimpse of the intensity that can be expected in their upcoming match. As the "NXT" landscape shifts with new rivalries and unexpected character developments, the Hayes-Waller encounter is an exciting prelude to their championship showdown.

Both competitors are determined to prove their worth and solidify their place at the top of the "NXT" roster. With the stakes higher than ever, the April 18 edition of "NXT" featuring "The Grayson Waller Effect" is an event that fans won't want to miss.

The face-to-face meeting of Carmelo Hayes and Grayson Waller on "The Grayson Waller Effect" adds an extra layer of anticipation for their impending "NXT" Championship match. As the tension builds, the stage is set for an unforgettable clash between two of the brand's most talented performers. The WWE Universe eagerly awaits the outcome of this thrilling encounter.