The announcement of CM Punk as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on SmackDown this week has become the talk of the town. However, rising star Carmelo Hayes also made headlines after receiving some unexpected advice from Punk following a backstage altercation with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes earlier in the night.
During the November 22nd edition of SmackDown, Hayes crossed paths with Rhodes backstage after Codys intense segment with Kevin Owens. A heated exchange between the two quickly escalated, with both men nearly coming to blows before WWE officials intervened to separate them.
Later that evening, Carmelo Hayes took to his X to share words of wisdom from CM Punk, who offered him pointed advice about backstage fights on SmackDown. Hayes tweeted:
This was a clear nod to CM Punks well-documented real-life altercations during his AEW tenure, including disputes with The Elite and Jack Perry, which significantly impacted his reputation within the wrestling community.
Looking ahead, Carmelo Hayes is set to face Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated one-on-one match on the November 29th edition of SmackDown, taped immediately after this weeks show. Meanwhile, Punks shocking return as the OG Bloodlines fifth member, orchestrated by a returning Paul Heyman, has reshaped the landscape of the upcoming Survivor Series. His involvement adds a compelling new dimension to the ongoing Bloodline storyline, elevating fan anticipation for the Premium Live Event.
What are your thoughts on CM Punks advice to Carmelo Hayes regarding backstage fights? Do you think Melo stands a chance in his upcoming match against Cody Rhodes on SmackDown? Sound off in the comments!
