WWE Raw results, grades (Oct. 12): Carmelo Hayes joins 946 for brutal Bloodline beatdown
Wrestler Carmelo Hayes has joined the faction known as The 946 following a chaotic main event on WWE Raw in Bossier City. The move is seen as a strategic shift for Hayes, who had previously struggled with inconsistent booking.
Why it matters
This development highlights ongoing narrative shifts in professional wrestling and the strategic management of talent rosters to maintain audience engagement.
"WWE Raw" was in Bossier City, Louisiana at the Brookshire Grocery Arena on this Monday, Oct. 12. After an eventful Money in the Bank 2026 went down in New Orleans, the red brand followed it up with a big-time angle in the main event — along with a noteworthy return.He's alive!No, unfortunately, this isn't an update on Jacob Fatu, who’s somewhat hilariously been a complete afterthought by the entire WWE since Jaida Parker's vehicular murder attempt.Instead, I'm referring to Carmelo Hayes, who is not only back on our screens, but he's on "Raw" and has joined the 946.CARMELO HAYES!!!! 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/nm02fTN6h1— WWE (@WWE) October 13, 2026 A week or two ago, I thought about how ridiculous it was for Hayes to disappear (again) after his latest U.S. Title pursuits on "SmackDown." His alliance with The 946 is random on the surface, but it's extremely refreshing for him.
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