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Metro
4 days ago
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- Metro
'Hilarious' WWE legend forced to leave as brutal cuts continue
Veteran WWE star Carlito is the latest big name set to leave. The 46-year-old former United States Champion, who returned in 2023 and has appeared as comic relief in Judgment Day, revealed he's being let go this month just hours after R-Truth confirmed his own shock exit. Taking to X, Carlito wrote: 'My contract is up in 2 weeks. It will not be renewed.' In a lighthearted statement, he quipped: 'On top of that, WWE is demanding I pay back the $ they paid me for apparently 'stealing money' from the company. 'I've had my lawyers look into it and after reviewing my footage on Netflix for the past months they suggested I pay them back the money 😳' Getting more serious, he added: 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho! PS…I'll reappear again in another 13yrs Dios me los bendiga!' My contract is up in 2 weeks. It will not be renewed. On top of that, WWE is demanding I pay back the $ they paid me for apparently 'stealing money' from the company. I've had my lawyers look into it and after reviewing my footage on Netflix for the past months they suggested I… — carlito (@Litocolon279) June 1, 2025 'He's been used on TV lately. This guy was so hilarious and brought some humor to the Judgment Day, it sucks he's being let go,' wrote @santizapooc on X. 'They rly released R-Truth and Carlito within a few hours… two of the most hilarious, loved and dedicated wrestlers in the company (sic)' added @_monarcho. And @Rajbishnoikhara said: 'Sad to see Carlito go. He brought a unique energy and style to WWE that fans will definitely miss. Just like R-Truth, he's a legend in his own right. Wishing him all the best in whatever comes next.' Carlito made his WWE SmackDown debut in 2004 and beat John Cena for the United States Title in his first main roster match, enjoying a six-year spell before getting released in 2010. He returned to the company at Backlash Puerto Rico in 2023 before making a full-time comeback later that year. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video By 2024, he became a member of Judgment Day alongside the likes of Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, and has continued to appear as a member of the group. Before the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the eve of WrestleMania last month, Carlito hadn't wrestled on TV since November 2024. On Saturday, he returned to his father Carlos Colon's WWC promotion, where he won the company's Puerto Rico Championship for the second time. Meanwhile, Carlito recently admitted despite not setting firm plans for retirement, he knows that day is 'coming' in the near future. He exclusively told Metro in Las Vegas before WrestleMania: 'You never know, you know what I mean? Your body sometimes let's you know. Who knows? But I know it's coming.' In the meantime, the former Intercontinental Champion is focused on enjoying his time in the ring while he still can. Reflecting on his current goals, Carlito said: 'Just having fun, man. And with what time I've got left, just giving it whatever I can.' He insisted returned to WWE 'ready to work', while he found it 'interesting' being around a much younger roster with plenty of stars from his era no longer around. 'It's a whole new thing for me. A lot of the people aren't around anymore from my day, it's all these young kids now,' he added. More Trending Carlito confirmed his upcoming WWE departure hours after R-Truth, 53, announced his own imminent exit. He wrote on X: 'Im sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. View More » 'I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you🙏🏾' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Simpsons episode that was banned 27 years after its original release MORE: Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71 MORE: 'Elite' wrestling star quits WWE rivals days before Money In The Bank
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE star Carlito says he 'knows retirement is coming' soon
Carlito (Image Via WWE) WWE Superstar Carlito is back in action, but he knows his time in the ring will not last forever. At 46 years old, the former United States Champion understands that retirement is coming soon. He is still enjoying wrestling, but he also knows that his career is getting closer to the end. Carlito returned to WWE at Backlash Puerto Rico in 2023 and joined Judgment Day, teaming up with stars like Dominik Mysterio. Even though he does not wrestle often now, he still appears with the group and plays an important role backstage. For him, this second run with WWE is all about making the most of what time he has left. Carlito is still having fun in WWE Carlito spoke with Metro before WrestleMania and shared how he feels about the future. He said he is not sure when he will retire, but he knows it could happen anytime. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo 'You never know, you know what I mean? Your body sometimes let's you know. Who knows? But I know it's coming.' Even with retirement on his mind, Carlito is not sad. He is just focused on enjoying his time in WWE and doing his best while he still can. Carlito On Judgement Day, Backlash In Puerto Rico, Beating John Cena In His WWE Debut 'Just having fun, man. And with what time I've got left, just giving it whatever I can.' He also shared that he does not think much about dream matches anymore. He is done thinking about who he wants to wrestle next. 'I've passed that stage of 'Who would you like to work with?' I'm just here to have fun and work, and leave some body of work before I go.' To Carlito, WWE feels very different now Carlito's first run in WWE was from 2004 to 2009. Now that he is back, he notices that things have changed a lot. Most of the people he worked with before are gone, and WWE has many new, younger stars. But Carlito has stayed ready and works hard when called upon. He has also said he likes the way Triple H is leading WWE now. Carlito thinks focusing on young talent is the right move, even if it doesn't help him much. Carlito on playing 2K25! "Yeah, I think what he's doing, you know, he's done a youth movement which wasn't, they didn't have that in the past. It doesn't really help me out now, but I appreciate that's the way the business should be going." Carlito is also part of WWE 2K25 this year as a DLC character. He laughed about how he plays the game, even if he's not very good at it, 'I've been attempting to play it.' He then added that he doesn't play as himself, 'No, I play as Roman Reigns, he's a 90-something,' he joked to The Wrestling Classic. Carlito knows retirement is not far away, but he is not worried. He is focused on enjoying the rest of his time in WWE, whether it is helping Judgment Day, performing for fans, or just having fun. He may not be in the spotlight every week, but he is still leaving a strong impression. For Carlito, it is not about chasing titles anymore, it is about giving fans something to remember and leaving behind a solid legacy. Also Read: Farewell Plans For WWE Superstar Carlito: Wants to End His Career And Revealing His Iconic Last Match
Metro
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Former WWE champion, 46, 'knows retirement is coming' in near future
Carlito is enjoying his second spell with WWE, but he knows retirement is approaching. The 46-year-old wrestler returned to the company at Backlash Puerto Rico in 2023 and is a member of Judgment Day alongside the likes of Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio. When it comes to winding down his career, he exclusively told Metro in Las Vegas before WrestleMania: 'You never know, you know what I mean? 'Your body sometimes let's you know. Who knows? But I know it's coming.' In the meantime, the former United States Champion is focused on enjoying his time in the ring while he still can. Reflecting on his current goals, he said: 'Just having fun, man. And with what time I've got left, just giving it whatever I can.' Despite the thrills of being on a stacked roster with plenty of new opponents, Carlito isn't giving much thought to any potential dream matches before he hangs up his boots for the last time. He admitted: 'I've passed that stage of 'Who would you like to work with?' I'm just here to have fun and work, and leave some body of work before I go.' Before the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the eve of WrestleMania last month, Carlito hadn't wrestled on TV since November 2024. However, he can frequently be seen helping his Judgment Day teammates out, or playing WWE 2K25 in the group's backstage clubhouse. 'I've been attempting to play it,' he joked to The Wrestling Classic in a recent interview. He rated his gaming skills as 'terrible', but insisting he's 'working on it' – just don't ask him to play as himself in the game. 'No, I play as Roman Reigns, he's a 90-something,' he quipped. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Having made his return to the 2K franchise as a DLC character in WWE 2K25, this year's game sees him back in the fold on the main roster, 15 years after he was last in a WWE game. Reflecting on coming back into the fold in WWE as a whole, he told Metro in Vegas: 'It's a whole new thing for me. A lot of the people aren't around anymore from my day, it's all these young kids now. It's interesting!' When it comes to his attitude rejoining the company, Carlito insisted his outlook is always being 'ready to work'. During an interview just days before that iconic Backlash comeback two years ago, he claimed 'nobody' had been in touch with him about a return. 'I'm open to whatever, any good offer from anywhere, it doesn't matter,' he said at the time. 'This is, nobody calls me so I don't sit by the phone either. If something comes up, great. If not, I keep doing what I'm doing.' Fans were immediately blown away by the former Intercontinental Champion's physique as he made a surprise appearance at Backlash to help Bad Bunny beat Damian Priest in a Street Fight. 'It hasn't been as hard as people think,' he told us last year about his ridiculous body transformation. 'Just once you get in the mindset, I think you stick to it, and it's everything's kind of easy.' Despite being born into the wrestling business – his father Carlos Colon is WWE Hall of Famer and a hero in their native Puerto Rico – Carlito admitted even he has days where he doesn't want to work out. More Trending 'At this point, you know, there's a lot of stuff that I don't want to do, but I don't even think about it now,' he shrugged. While social media was flooded with posts about his epic transformation and calls for WWE to re-sign him – which they soon did – he was simply overjoyed with the reaction he got live in Puerto Rico. 'I didn't expect the response that I got. But it just shows that they've been – a lot of people have been waiting for me [back] in a WWE ring for the longest time,' he said. 'And, you know, I greatly appreciate that.' View More » WWE 2K25 is available now. Netflix is the official home of WWE in the UK, while WWE will return to the UK and Europe this summer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Amazon Prime drops all episodes of 'one of the best TV shows ever made' MORE: Hulk Hogan's new wrestling company already branded 'biggest letdown in history' MORE: Frasier star turned down a bigger role in 90s sitcom 'several times'
