Another Popular WWE Veteran Expected to Leave Company
It appears another popular star on WWE TV will soon be departing the company.
Fans were stunned after R-Truth revealed WWE has decided not to renew his contract. The news has reportedly been met with overwhelming negativity. Some internally believed that R-Truth was a "WWE lifer," but the decision makers clearly thought otherwise.
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R-Truth won't be alone, it seems. PWInsider is reporting that Carlito also isn't expected to have his deal renewed. Carlito is currently a member of The Judgment Day faction on "WWE Raw." While Carlito isn't involved in marquee singles programs, he has served as a bit of a comic relief character in the group.
Damian Priest, Carlito, Dominik Mysterio, and Finn Balor of The Judgment Day prior to Priest's departure from the group.(via WWE)
Carlito captured the WWC Puerto Rico Championship on Saturday during "WWC Summer Madness." While many fans believed it could lead to Carlito wearing championship gold on Monday Nights, few expected to hear the news that The Judgment Day member won't be sticking around for much longer.
At this time, the expiration date of Carlito's contract is unknown. Carlito first joined WWE through Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2003. He made his main roster debut the following year, defeating John Cena for the WWE United States Championship.
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Carlito remained with the company until his release in 2010. The Puerto Rican veteran returned to WWC and performed on the independent scene before making sporadic appearances for WWE in 2021.
At "WWE Backlash 2023," Carlito made a surprise appearance to help music star Bad Bunny and members of the LWO faction. He signed a full-time deal with WWE soon after.
Related: 'WWE Raw' Adds Top 'NXT' Star to Main Roster Days Before MITB
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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