Carlito, a star on the verge of leaving WWE, recently won the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship for the second time at the WWC Summer Madness 2025 event in Puerto Rico. He defeated Ray Gonzalez to claim the title 11 years after his initial win. This marked Carlito’s debut in the WWC, a promotion owned by his father, Carlos Colon. His appearance was approved by WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce.
Carlito has disclosed that WWE informed him his contract would not be renewed, and he will be leaving the company soon, joining R-Truth in departing after their contracts expire. Although Carlito was active in Judgment Day segments on RAW until recently, he was absent from the latest show. Reports suggest WWE is cutting costs and making room for new talent, which influenced their decision not to renew his contract.
Carlito’s last WWE appearance was in the André Memorial Battle Royal on WWE Smackdown 2025, with his final Raw match occurring in November last year. He had hoped to extend his WWE wrestling career and wanted a match against Dominic Mysterio, but this seems unlikely now due to his departure.
Fan Take: This development holds significance for WWE fans as Carlito was a beloved figure with a strong legacy both inside and outside WWE. His return to his father’s promotion and exit from WWE could lead to exciting new storylines in Puerto Rico and signify a shift in WWE’s talent strategy, highlighting the evolving landscape of professional wrestling.
