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Dragon Lee replaces Carlito at Survivor Series after an altercation between Carlito and Santos Escobar led to Carlito's injury, giving Dragon Lee the opportunity to showcase his skills and participate in a high-profile match at the event.
WWE will run an injury angle with Carlito on tonight's episode of SmackDown, resulting in a change to the previously announced lineup for WWE Survivor Series 2023. Carlito's match against Santos Escobar will be changed to a match against Dragon Lee after Escobar attacks and injures him during a segment on tonight's show.
WWE wrestler Carlito initially didn't like his new entrance theme but believes it may grow on fans over time. He explained that he wanted to do something different and change with the times, although he and others preferred the old theme. Despite his initial hesitation, the new tune started to grow on him like an earworm. Carlito also discussed the miscommunication that led to delays in finalizing his return to WWE and expressed his love for the company. He will continue working with Bobby Lashley and Street Profits, and fans will have time to get used to his new entrance as he supports Santos Escobar in an upcoming match.
WWE got several things right at Fastlane 2023, including having the World Heavyweight Title match between Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura go on last, executing Carlito's return in a brilliant way, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso winning the Unified Tag Team Championships, and LA Knight getting a pinfall victory, establishing him as a strong contender for the Unified WWE Universal Championship.
WWE is planning a surprise return for Carlito as the mystery partner for the Latino World Order at WWE Fastlane, following an angle where Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro were taken out of action by The Street Profits. Rey Mysterio hinted at making a phone call for a potential new partner, and sources indicate that WWE has been waiting for a storyline entrance for Carlito after signing him to a new deal over the summer.
WWE SmackDown is set to feature a title match between Austin Theory and Santos Escobar, with rumors suggesting that Carlito may replace Escobar and dethrone Theory for the United States Championship. The show will also include a grudge match between AJ Styles and Karrion Kross, with Kross expected to win as WWE continues to push him.
Former WWE star Carlito is rumored to make his return on Monday Night RAW tonight, potentially filling an open slot in the current storylines leading up to SummerSlam. He could join forces with Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle to take on Imperium, evening the odds in their ongoing feud. Additionally, there is a possibility of a rivalry between Carlito and Dominik Mysterio, as the latter expressed interest in facing him in the ring.
Rumors suggest that CM Punk's controversial interview with ESPN will be released today and has caused division in the AEW locker room. WWE is considering having Paul Heyman carry Roman Reigns' previous two championship belts. Carlito has reportedly canceled multiple indie bookings, claiming to have signed with WWE. IYO SKY is a top contender to win the women's Money in the Bank ladder match, while LA Knight and Damian Priest are favorites for the men's match.
WWE superstar Carlito made a surprise return during the Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest Street Fight at Backlash event in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In a recent interview, Carlito said he is open to a return to WWE or any good offer from anywhere. It is unclear if this was a one-off appearance or if he has worked out something more with WWE.
WWE fans in Puerto Rico made the most of the rare visit by the wrestling company, with loud reactions to Bad Bunny's entrance, Carlito's return, and Savio Vega's appearance. WWE even released a video featuring the crowd's reactions. While Cody Rhodes going over Brock Lesnar was the right call, ending the night with the LWO celebrating would have been special.