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5 hours ago
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Carlito not expected back with WWE, returns to Puerto Rico
This story was updated to add new information Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr., better known as pro wrestler Carlito, will not return to the WWE. He announced on X that his current contract was set to expire in late June and would not be renewed. Carlito took a lighthearted approach to the news on social media and joked that he was going to own the company before adding, 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho!' Advertisement Carlito returned to the company in 2023 when he returned at the premium live event, Backlash, to assist rapper Bad Bunny during a match in Puerto Rico. He spent most of his recent tenure in a supporting role as a member of the Judgement Day faction. Carlito had originally joined the company in 2003 before leaving in 2010. The Puerto Rican wrestler only made a few sporadic appearances before returning full-time in 2023. He made two brief appearances on WWE programming, inducting his father Carlos Colón into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and participating in the 2021 Royal Rumble. One of the more notable moments of his recent tenure was when he was speared by Bron Breakker. Carlito's WWE career achievements Carlito won the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the WWE Tag Team Championships and the World Tag Team Championship. What's next for Carlito? Carlito isn't looking to slow down his career after winning the World Wrestling Council Puerto Rican Championship. The 46-year-old wrestler started his professional wrestling career with WWC in 1999. He had previously returned to WWC in 2010. Advertisement WWC is a wrestling promotion owned by his father. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carlito announces his WWE contract won't be renewed
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2 days ago
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Carlito not expected back with WWE, returns to Puerto Rico
Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr., better known as pro wrestler Carlito, will not return to the WWE. He announced on X that his current contract was set to expire in late June and would not be renewed. Carlito took a lighthearted approach to the news on social media and joked that he was going to own the company before adding, 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho!' Advertisement Carlito returned to the company in 2023 when he returned at the premium live event, Backlash, to assist rapper Bad Bunny during a match in Puerto Rico. He spent most of his recent tenure in a supporting role as a member of the Judgement Day faction. Carlito had originally joined the company in 2003 before leaving in 2010. The Puerto Rican wrestler only made a few sporadic appearances before returning full-time in 2023. He made two brief appearances on WWE programming, inducting his father Carlos Colón into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and participating in the 2021 Royal Rumble. One of the more notable moments of his recent tenure was when he was speared by Bron Breakker. Carlito's WWE career achievements Carlito won the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the WWE Tag Team Championships and the World Tag Team Championship. What's next for Carlito? Carlito isn't looking to slow down his career after winning the World Wrestling Council Puerto Rican Championship. The 46-year-old wrestler started his professional wrestling career with WWC in 1999. He had previously returned to WWC in 2010. Advertisement The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carlito announces his WWE contract won't be renewed
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26-05-2025
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Who's in WWE Money in the Bank? Participants for 2025 men's, women's matches
Spots are filling up for the chance to have a WWE Championship opportunity. The next premium live event on WWE's calendar is a major one with Money in the Bank taking place June 7 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Two matches that are scheduled to occur are the famed men's and women's Money in the Bank matches, where six competitors in each bout will fight to be the one to climb the ladder and retrieve the briefcase. Win, and it can be used for a WWE championship opportunity at any point in the next year. Qualifying matches have been taking place to determine who will be in the titular matches, and the field is starting to take shape. Here's who has qualified so far and what qualifying matches are taking place before the event: Two of the six spots have been clinched and two more will be claimed on the May 26 episode of Raw. Solo Sikoa (defeated Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix) LA Knight (defeated Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura) Penta vs. Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor Four sports have been secured in the women's match. Alexa Bliss (defeated Chelsea Green and Michin) Roxanne Perez (defeated Natalya and Becky Lynch) Rhea Ripley (defeated Kairi Sane and Zoey Stark) Giulia (defeated Zelina Vega and Charlotte Flair) Money in the Bank takes place Saturday, June 7 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Match order TBD Men's Money in the Bank match (Solo Sikoa vs. LA Knight vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD) Women's Money in the Bank match (Alexa Bliss vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia vs. TBD vs. TBD) John Cena and Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso Women's Intercontinental Championship match: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 matches, participants, time, date, location
Newsweek
22-05-2025
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Brock Lesnar Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With Shocking Transformation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a notable departure from his more familiar look, Brock Lesnar has been observed sporting a new, considerably longer hairstyle. This updated look features long, flowing hair, evoking a striking image that some might describe as a blend of Viking and samurai aesthetics, perhaps with an unexpected dash of mysticism. This current hairstyle marks a significant evolution from the top knot he occasionally wore during his last active WWE tenure, which concluded in 2023. Recent photographs seem to capture the former WWE and UFC Heavyweight Champion attending an event alongside his wife, Rena Mero, famously known to wrestling fans as Sable. Brock Lesnar's long hair is not a bad look. — Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) May 22, 2025 Recent photo of Brock Lesnar! 👀 — WWE is CINEMA (@WWEisCINEMA) May 22, 2025 Lesnar's absence from the WWE ring has extended for nearly two years. This hiatus follows his name being referenced in connection with the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE in January 2024. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Prior to these developments, Lesnar had reportedly been slated for an appearance at the 2024 Royal Rumble. Creative plans were rumored to involve him being eliminated by Dominik Mysterio, setting up a subsequent encounter at the Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, was then speculated to lead to a high-profile match against Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. While the two-time Royal Rumble winner remains listed on WWE's official website, his presence on WWE programming has been minimal since the lawsuit emerged, and he has maintained his characteristic low public profile. His daughter, Mya Lesnar, has been achieving success in collegiate track and field. She recently secured her fourth consecutive Mountain West Conference shot put title, launching it an impressive 18.61 meters at the MWC outdoor championships on May 16, 2025. Mya is currently a senior at Colorado State University, having previously competed for Arizona State's track and field team during her freshman and sophomore years before transferring. His son, Duke Lesnar, was also recently drafted into the Western Hockey League, selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers hockey team. Lesnar is a sure-fire WWE Hall of Famer and perhaps a UFC Hall of Famer one day. Whether he wrestles again is up in the air, but the chances of him returning to WWE for at least a one-off if not an appearance for the Hall of Fame is likely. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
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- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Karrion Kross Addresses Logan Paul Criticism
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WrestleMania 41 was filled with plenty of exciting moments, including Joe Hendry making a surprise appearance, Dominik Mysterio running back to the ring after winning the Intercontinental Championship, and Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair absolutely tearing the house down. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Receives Major Injury Update: Report However, one of the best moments of the weekend actually happened outside of the event itself, with WWE Superstar Karrion Kross cutting a deeply personal promo about his status within the company and criticizing Paul for taking a short cut to get to WrestleMania. Karrion Kross blurring the lines with an OUTSTANDING promo following WWE WrestleMania 41 👏😲 — WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) April 21, 2025 This has proven to be a massive success, garnering Kross praise from wrestlers and fans alike. Now, Kross is looking to set the record straight on what he meant in the promo. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: (L-R) Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux attend Netflix's Debut of WWE Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: (L-R) Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux attend Netflix's Debut of WWE Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025 in Inglewood, Netflix During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Kross addressed the promo and some of the comments that have followed since, letting fans know he wasn't complaining but "speaking up." "I don't think it's a broad group of people who have misconstrued it," Kross explained. "It's a very small group of people that feel like it falls under complaining. "It's not complaining. It's using your voice and speaking up and saying, 'Hey, I'm here. I'm here, I want to be here, I want to give you the best of what I have.' "l'll say this, I don't have a problem with Logan Paul... What I have a problem with is this idea within the system to reward the mainstream archetype, like Logan, with certain types of liberties and privileges that could be delegated to the people that have pretty much dedicated… — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 21, 2025 Kross went on to explain that while he got a lot of love backstage, he did also get a bit of heat. He then went on to address his Logan Paul criticism. "I'll say this," Kross said. "I don't have a problem with Logan Paul. I think he's an amazing athlete and I think he's doing really good work. And a lot of people will be p----- I'm saying that. But it's true. I don't want to BS around that. "What I have a problem with is this idea within the system to reward the mainstream archetype, like Logan, with certain types of liberties and privileges that could be delegated to the people that have pretty much dedicated their entire lives and are here full time. I struggle with that, and I'm not the only one." More Pro Wrestling: AEW Star Pays Tribute to WWE Hall of Famer on Mount Everest Kross went on to explain that he is alright with people coming in and participate , "as long as I can hit them with a steel chair," before making his final point. "We, the collective – the talent, the wrestlers, the performers – we can go viral, too," Kross said with a smile. "I don't want there to be this idea, this dependency that other people from other lanes are the only ones that can do that. We can too." "I wanna show people what they want to see. I know what they want to see. And I proved that, that was the whole point. That's where that comes from, and those are my thoughts on them." Kross went on to say that he hopes Jey Uso successfully defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Paul because if he wins, "I don't know what the hell is going to happen." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Says Rhea Ripley is a Modern Hulk Hogan For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
