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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Another Popular WWE Veteran Expected to Leave Company
Another Popular WWE Veteran Expected to Leave Company originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Carlito reveals WWE departure after R-Truth stunner
WWE is letting another longtime performer walk away from the company. The wrestling world was shaken up Sunday when news broke that R-Truth was not getting his contract renewed by WWE, and the 17-year veteran wrestler isn't alone now as Carlito is the latest victim of WWE's roster trimming. 'My contract is up in 2 weeks. It will not be renewed,' Carlito posted to X Sunday evening. 3 Carlito announced WWE will not be renewing his contract and he's leaving the company in two weeks. WWE via Getty Images Carlito made his WWE debut in 2004 when he defeated John Cena for the United States championship. He then stuck around in WWE until 2010 before mainly returning to WWC, where he began his career in 1999, and made inconsistent WWE appearances throughout the years. 3 Carlito (l.) with fellow Judgment Day members Finn Balor (bottom center) and Dominik Mysterio (top center). WWE via Getty Images In 2023, he re-signed with WWE full-time, where he was primarily comedic relief for 'The Judgment Day' group and had only made one televised match in 2025, when he participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Carlito poked some fun at himself for his limited WWE action over the past few years. 'On top of that, WWE is demanding I pay back the $ they paid me for apparently 'stealing money' from the company,' he joked. '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,' Carlito added. '[I love you very much!]' In addition to the United States championship he won in 2004, Carlito won the Intercontinental championship, the WWE Tag Team championships and the World Tag Team championships across his career. Outside of WWE, Carlito just won the Puerto Rican championship in WWC over the weekend when he defeated Ray González during the WWC Summer Madness event. The 46-year-old Puerto Rican star will now continue his career in WWC moving forward. 3 Judgement Day members Carlito (r.), Finn Balor (second from r.), JD McDonagh (second from l.) and Dominik Mysterio (l.) Getty Images for Netflix That is, unless he makes a surprise return to WWE sometime down the road like he did the last time he parted ways with the company. 'PS…I'll reappear again in another 13yrs,' Carlito concluded his X post. '[God bless you!]'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Carlito bids goodbye to WWE with humor, heads back to Puerto Rico
Image via WWE Wrestling fans around the world were taken by surprise as Carlito announced his departure from WWE, closing the chapter on his most recent run with the company while embracing his roots in Puerto Rico once again. After rejoining WWE in 2023, Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr. - better known by fans as Carlito, confirmed via social media that his contract will not be renewed once it expires later this June. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Carlito broke the news with trademark wit, joking about WWE allegedly wanting their money back for 'stealing' from the company before signing off with a heartfelt, 'Gracias WWE & especially the WWE Universe. Los quiero mucho!' T he 46-year-old wrestler was recently active as a member of the popular Judgment Day faction, often providing comic relief alongside top names. Despite limited in-ring action, Carlito's nostalgia factor and charisma resonated strongly with fans, especially during his appearance at Backlash 2023 in Puerto Rico, where he assisted rapper Bad Bunny in one of the event's most memorable moments. WWE exit opens doors back home Carlito may be stepping away from WWE, but he isn't slowing down in the ring. Just days before confirming his WWE exit, he captured the WWC Puerto Rican Championship, defeating Ray González at WWC Summer Madness. The moment marked a symbolic return to where it all began for Carlito, World Wrestling Council - the Puerto Rican promotion founded by his father, Carlos Colón. Having debuted in WWC back in 1999, Carlito's homecoming has stirred excitement among long-time fans. As speculation builds around his next move, one thing is clear: his passion for wrestling remains intact. Following his announcement, several WWE stars and fans expressed their admiration. Karrion Kross urged fans not to view Carlito or fellow departing superstar R-Truth as 'gone,' hinting that both could be back on screen soon. 'Carlito just returned to Puerto Rico in a big way,' he posted. 'Continue to support them and stay loud.' Fan responses ranged from nostalgic to frustrated, with many lamenting WWE's limited use of the charismatic veteran. 'You are better than that and a legend,' one fan posted. Another noted, 'All they did was have you hang out in the background, eat apples, and play video games for two years.' While Carlito's future remains open-ended, one thing is certain - his latest WWE run may be ending, but his presence in pro wrestling is far from over.
