“If I Can’t Win, You Can’t Either”

Summary

– Carmelo Hayes reveals his motivation behind attacking Andrade.

– The attack cost Andrade the chance to become the No. 1 Contender for the U.S. Title.

– Hayes makes it clear that if he can’t have the title shot, neither will Andrade.

Carmelo Hayes didn’t hold back when explaining his actions on SmackDown. In a brief but impactful statement, Hayes revealed that a simple but intense motivation drove his attack on Andrade: if he can’t win, neither can Andrade. The ambush cost Andrade his opportunity to become the No. 1 Contender for the U.S. Title, solidifying the rivalry between the two superstars.