Carmelo Hayes to Defend NXT Championship Against Baron Corbin at NXT Gold Rush

The highly anticipated NXT Championship match for NXT Gold Rush night two has been officially set, promising an intense showdown between Carmelo Hayes and Baron Corbin.

Baron Corbin earned his opportunity by defeating Ilja Dragunov in a hard-fought battle, emerging as the new number-one contender. Corbin capitalized on the interference of Bron Breakker, which distracted Dragunov and allowed Corbin to seize the advantage. A devastating End of Days sealed the victory, granting Corbin the chance to challenge Hayes for the title on June 27 during the second night of NXT Gold Rush.

Corbin’s celebration was short-lived following the match as Carmelo Hayes stormed into the ring, launching a fierce assault on his upcoming opponent. Hayes displayed his dominance, culminating in a powerful “nothing but net” guillotine leg drop, leaving Corbin laid out in the ring.

The animosity between Corbin and Hayes has been building since Corbin’s return to NXT earlier this month when he targeted Hayes with a vicious attack. The tension escalated on SmackDown, where Hayes and Trick Williams confronted Corbin, resulting in a heated confrontation that required security intervention.

In addition to the NXT Championship match, the second night of NXT Gold Rush will feature another exciting showdown. Gallus is set to defend the NXT Tag Team titles against the winners of a thrilling three-way tag team match. Edris Enofe & Malik Blade, Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen, and Hank Walker & Tank Ledger will compete in a battle to determine the challengers in a match scheduled for the upcoming week’s show.

Prepare for an action-packed night of wrestling as NXT Gold Rush continues, delivering thrilling matches and captivating storylines.