Carmelo Hayes has broken his silence after fans reacted to a brutal Samoan Drop delivered by Jacob Fatu during WWE Raw on November 9, 2026. Hayes made clear he came out of the moment unscathed, telling fans online that he is “still alive” and plans to keep “double stomping” opponents going forward.
The exchange between Hayes and Fatu took place amid the ongoing rivalry between The 946 and The Bloodline, a feud that has defined recent weeks of Raw programming. Hayes joined The 946 several weeks ago and has since been a visible part of the faction’s brawls and beatdowns in its battles with The Bloodline, according to Fightful.
Wrestling Headlines reported that Hayes has been heavily involved in that rivalry since aligning with the group, and that the Samoan Drop spot drew considerable attention from fans discussing the physicality of the exchange with Fatu. Hayes’ response, directly addressing that reaction, indicated he intends to continue wrestling with the same aggressive, high-impact style that has become part of his in-ring identity since joining the faction.
The 946 vs. The Bloodline
The confrontation underscores how central Hayes has become to The 946’s ongoing conflict with The Bloodline on Raw. Jacob Fatu, a key figure in The Bloodline’s current roster, has been a consistent physical presence in these clashes, and the Samoan Drop on Hayes is the latest example of the intensity both sides have brought to their weekly encounters.
Neither Fightful nor Wrestling Headlines detailed any specific injury, medical evaluation, or storyline fallout stemming from the spot beyond Hayes’ own public comments. His statement that he remains “still alive” and committed to his aggressive move set suggests the rivalry between The 946 and The Bloodline is set to continue without any indication of a change in his in-ring approach.
As the feud between the two factions continues to play out on Raw, Hayes’ willingness to publicly engage with fan reaction to the moment signals that both the physical stakes and the storyline tension between The 946 and The Bloodline remain high heading into future episodes.
