October 8th 2023.
At Backlash 2023 in Puerto Rico, Carlito made a shocking return to WWE. After months of speculation, the former Intercontinental and United States Champion emerged as Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar's surprise tag partner. During the match, the crowd erupted when Carlito appeared, and the 44-year-old star delivered his signature apple spit to Dominik.
Carlito looked more ripped than ever at Backlash, and his return had been anticipated by many viewers. Just a week before Backlash, Carlito admitted he was open to talks with WWE and other major wrestling companies. In July, there were reports that he had signed with WWE after pulling out of a scheduled appearance at GNW: Smiths Falls Showdown. WWE confirmed the news in a statement, saying they were informed of Carlito's return and wished him the best of luck.
The return of Carlito marks his first time on a WWE screen since Backlash in May when he, Savio Vega and the whole of the LWO came to the aid of Bad Bunny during his Puerto Rico Street Fight against Damian Priest. It's clear that Carlito's return is a welcome one, and Dominik was quick to issue a warning to his former partner not to return to WWE, saying "We're gonna stomp him out".
Carlito is sure to make a big impact during his return to WWE, and it will be interesting to see how his career progresses from here. With the gnarly shape that he was in, it's clear that he's still got what it takes to be a star in the ring.
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