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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carlito Confirms Shocking WWE Departure
In shocking news, Carlito confirmed his WWE departure. Carlito's announcement comes on the same day it was revealed that fellow WWE star R-Truth will also be departing the company once his contract expires. A report from PWInsider mentioned that Carlito's WWE contract will not be renewed when it ends. Similar to R-Truth's situation, he is expected to leave WWE once his current deal runs out. Advertisement Carlito confirmed the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a lighthearted tone. He revealed that his contract will expire soon and will not be renewed. While the release is legitimate, he jokingly wrote that he's being asked to pay back the money he 'stole.' '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 pay them back the money. All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho! PS…I'll reappear again in another 13yrs Dios me los bendiga.' Carlito became famous in WWE during the 2000s. Although the company released him in 2010, he came back for the 2021 Royal Rumble. In 2023, he made another return at Backlash in Puerto Rico during the Damian Priest vs. Bad Bunny match. The Puerto Rico fans welcomed him with a huge ovation, and WWE later signed him to a new contract. Advertisement After coming back, Carlito joined the LWO faction. However, his time with LWO didn't last long. After WrestleMania 40, he turned heel and joined The Judgment Day because Dominik Mysterio asked him to. Since joining, Carlito has been seen as the funny member of the faction. Read More: R-Truth Released By WWE, Backstage Details On His Departure The post Carlito Confirms Shocking WWE Departure appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Star Provides Major Injury Update After Being Knocked Unconscious
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. WWE Superstar Joaquin Wilde has reassured WWE fans that he is "good, no worries" after a concerning incident where he was knocked out cold during a WWE Speed match taping. The LWO member was wrestling Lexis King in a match taped before the June 2, 2025, episode of Raw when the knockout occurred. Fan footage from the taping showed Wilde down and receiving attention from WWE's medical staff, with the match being stopped. Wilde later took to social media to address the situation directly with his followers. Joaquin Wilde seems to have gone down to an injury during his #WWESpeed match before #WWERaw Wishing him a speedy recovery 🙏 — Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) June 2, 2025 "Never been knocked out cold before. So a lot to process right now," Wilde wrote. "But I'm good, no worries." This update is a positive sign, especially considering his upcoming commitments. Wilde, an accomplished talent long before joining WWE, made a name for himself in TNA/Impact Wrestling as Zema Ion and later DJZ. During his tenure there, he captured the X Division Championship on two occasions and was also a former Impact World Tag Team Champion. He signed with WWE in 2019, initially competing on 205 Live and NXT. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In NXT, Wilde became a foundational member of the popular Legado Del Fantasma faction alongside Santos Escobar, Cruz Del Toro, and initially, Elektra Lopez. The group had a successful run in NXT before being called up to SmackDown in 2022. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Sami Zayn talks to the crowd after winning his match during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Sami Zayn talks to the crowd after winning his match during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensOn SmackDown, Legado Del Fantasma eventually aligned with the returning Rey Mysterio to form the new Latino World Order (LWO), feuding with groups like The Judgment Day. Recently, Wilde and his tag team partner, Cruz Del Tor,o have seen somewhat sporadic usage on main roster programming. Their last major appearance prior to this week was in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown during WrestleMania 41 weekend in April. The LWO has also been impacted by Rey Mysterio being out of action since that same period due to a groin injury. Never been knocked out cold before. So alot to process right now. But im good no worries. — Joaquin Wilde (@joaquinwilde_) June 3, 2025 Despite this recent scare, Wilde is currently scheduled to team with fellow LWO members Cruz Del Toro and Dragon Lee to face AAA's Octagon Jr., Aero Star, and Mr. Iguana at the WWE x AAA Worlds Collide special event this Saturday, June 7th. His confirmation that he is "good" suggests he is expected to be ready for that inter-promotional trios match. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw results: Penta qualifies for the Money in the Bank match
Penta has become the first Raw superstar to qualify for the men's Money in the Bank match next month. He beat Dragon Lee and Chad Gable in a triple-threat match on the latest installment of the red brand. Penta scores a big win on Raw Penta, Chad Gable, and LWO's Dragon Lee put on a compelling match on Raw in which each man gave a strong account of himself. The match started with the Mexican stars dominating Gable. Gable with quite the gnarly landing.#WWERAW The American Made member, however, soon made a comeback. Moreover, the 'every man for himself' nature of the contest soon took over. In a crucial moment, Gable picked up an injury and following a move from Penta. It hindered his chances. He, however, kept battling his foes and even attacked Vikingo– who was at ringside The AAA star responded by interfering in the contest. This gave Penta an opportunity to pick up the win over his opponents and advance to the Money in the Bank match, which will be held at the Premium Live Event (PLE) on June 7. Gable, on the other hand, will be locking horns with Vikingo at World's Collide Who else has qualified for the Money in the Bank match? Penta is the first Raw star to quality for the marquee match. Earlier, SmackDown stars Solo Sikoa and LA Knight had qualified to the contest. Seth Rollins will be taking on Sami Zayn and Finn Balor later tonight to determine the next person to qualify. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Backlash 2025: Did WWE subtly confirm the end of Penta's singles push?
WWE Backlash 2025 proved to be a memorable affair as all five matches on the card delivered the goods. The night saw Dominik Mysterio beat Penta to retain the Intercontinental title. The match, however, did not end on a clean note as El Grande Americano attacked the Mexican star and gave 'Dom' an opportunity to nail him with a Frog Splash for the win. With this finish, the WWE has seemingly indicated that Penta's push as a singles performer is over. WWE Backlash 2025: Penta suffered his second singles loss in a matter of weeks El Grande Americano, the self-proclaimed 'greatest luchador in the world', has been a thorn in the side of masked wrestlers ever since he burst on to the scene a few months ago. He made life difficult for the LWO and even beat Rey Fenix, Penta's brother, at WrestleMania 41. Fenix replaced Rey Mysterio in the match after the Hall of Famer picked an injury hours before the show. With his interference in Penta's match tonight, the WWE may set the stage for 'The Man With Zero Fear' to reform the Lucha Brothers team with Rey Fenix. The two previously teamed together in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), emerging as a force to reckon with. If they reunite in WWE, it may add a new dimension to the company's tag team division that already includes the likes of DIY and The Street Profits. Moreover, it could also help Rey get over with the WWE Universe. Penta's younger brother has had a handful of singles matches so far, but netizens feel that the crowd reaction is not up to the mark. Rey Fenix not getting any pop from fansHas been well overhyped so far #Smackdown Thinking the same thing no pop for Andrade and Rey Fenix is insane Going down this route will, however, mark the end of Penta's singles push. Penta in WWE: How has the journey been so far? Penta has given a good account of himself during his brief time on the roster. He has taken on the likes of Bron Breakker, Ludwig Kaiser, and Finn Balor. However, his booking has often left a lot to be desired. Vince Russo, a veteran writer, had highlighted this in an interaction with Indiatimes. 'I don't like the way they have been booking Penta AT ALL. Way too much 50/50 booking. He should be more dominant, in my opinion,' he had told the website. Penta was the workhorse of the Royal Rumble 2025 as he lasted nearly 40 minutes in the titular match before being eliminated by Finn Balor. He then lost a 'Triple Threat' match against Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne. The high flier was also pinned by Balor in a tag match where he teamed up with Bron Breakker to lock horns with the Irish star and Dominik Mysterio. Penta lost a fatal-4-way match for The Badass' Intercontinental title at 'Mania 41 when Dominik pinned 'The Prince' for the win. He suffered his first singles loss via pinfall when he lost to 'Daddy Dom' on the Raw after WrestleMania 41. One is likely to get a better idea of what the future holds for Penta on this week's episode of Raw. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zelina Vega captures first singles title with emotional WWE Women's U.S. Championship Win
Image via WWE In a heartwarming moment on WWE SmackDown , Zelina Vega etched her name into history by winning her first singles title , defeating Chelsea Green to become the new WWE Women's United States Champion. The emotional victory marked a major career milestone for the LWO star and delivered one of the most memorable highlights of the night. After nearly eight years of dedication and ups and downs in WWE, Vega finally got her moment under the spotlight. She had come close to gold multiple times in the past, even briefly holding the Women's Tag Team Championship, but a singles title had always eluded her. Facing Chelsea Green, who had held the Women's United States title since its inception in December 2024, Vega rose to the occasion. Despite Green's attempts to retain her gold and help from her Secret Service at ringside, Vega overcame the odds. A perfectly executed Code Red secured her the pinfall victory, sparking an emotional celebration as she held the title high for the first time. Zelina Vega opens up on her title win In a backstage interview following her win, Vega struggled to hold back tears as she spoke about the moment she had dreamt of for years. 'I'm looking at it, and it doesn't feel real because this was something that lived only in my dreams - and now it's real life, and I'm holding it. It's crazy, y'know?' Vega said in an emotional post-match statement. Zelina Vega emotionally celebrates U.S. Women's Title win: SmackDown exclusive, April 25, 2025 The fan chants of "You deserve it" as she walked up the ramp clearly left a mark on her, with Vega admitting she wasn't sure if the fans still believed in her journey. The victory, she emphasized, was not just for herself, but for her family, friends, and her LWO brothers and sisters who had supported her through the ups and downs. The emotional impact of Vega's win resonated far beyond the SmackDown arena. Fans from around the world flooded social media and the WWE's official YouTube video celebrating her triumph with heartfelt messages. Many fans pointed out how inspiring it was to see Vega finally achieve singles success, especially given her personal story of resilience, including the loss of her father during 9/11. Some called it one of the most deserved title wins in recent memory, while others proudly celebrated her as a Boricua champion making history on the grand stage. With the Women's United States Championship now around her waist, Zelina Vega enters a new chapter in her career - with a target on her back. As the second-ever Women's U.S. Champion, her victory promises new rivalries and challenges, but for now, Vega and her fans are simply soaking in the long-awaited moment.
