Carmelo Hayes Faces Revealed Opponent on March 20 WWE SmackDown
The anticipation surrounding Carmelo Hayes’ open challenge has concluded with the confirmation of his opponent. Ilja Dragunov will face Hayes on the March 20, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown. This showdown comes after Hayes announced a United States Championship Open Challenge, igniting excitement among fans eager to see who would take him on.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov: A High-Stakes Encounter
The matchup promises to be intense, as both competitors are known for their fierce styles and high-energy performances. Fans can expect a clash that will not disappoint.
Confirmed Matches for WWE SmackDown on March 20, 2026
- Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov
- Randy Orton explains his recent attack on Cody Rhodes
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: The Irresistible Forces (c) vs. The Bella Twins
- WWE Tag Team Championship: The MFTs (c) vs. Damian Priest & R-Truth
- Motor City Machine Guns vs. Fraxiom
- Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu
- Kit Wilson calls out Jelly Roll
- Trick Williams is scheduled to appear
As the event approaches, fans are left to wonder if Dragunov was indeed the right choice to answer Hayes’ open challenge. The excitement is palpable, and viewers won’t want to miss the action.
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