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Carmelo Hayes posing with the Men's US title - WWE
After weeks of Ilja Dragunov denying Carmelo Hayes a match, Hayes retained the Men's U.S. title over him on "SmackDown".
Early in the match, Hayes slapped him in the face & Dragunov carried him to the opposite corner and slammed him into the turnbuckle. They exchanged strikes and dodged each other's moves until Dragunov connected with the Constantine Special.
After a break, Dragunov took control of the match until Hayes connected with Dirty Diana. He followed with a clothesline, sending Dragunov over the ropes. Hayes went for a Tope Con Hilo, but overshot Dragunov and he hit the announce table. Hayes attempted a splash, but could barely cover him. Dragunov landed a senton & got a count og two and half. He was looking for a Coast-to-Coast when Hayes landed a First 48 midair, which Dragunov reversed into an H-Bomb, only for Hayes to get his foot on the rope.
Hayes went for a DDT on the apron, but Dragunov reversed into a Death Valley Driver. Hayes countered a superplex into a cutter. They exchanged blows. Dragunov stacked him for a cover & immediately followed with another pin attempt. Hayes connected with another First 48 midair. Dragunov responded with a Torpedo Moscow. Hayes reversed a powerbomb into a Sunset Flip to retain.
Hayes is one week shy of a 100-day reign champion. Since defeating Draugnov for the title last December, Hayes has held multiple open challenges. He defeated Dragunov again in January.
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