Carlito Talks WWE Return, Says He Always Wanted To Be In WWE

Carlito is finally back on WWE television after signing with the company earlier this year following the success of his shock appearance at Backlash 2023. He emerged at Fastlane to team with Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar of the LWO, helping them defeat Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits.

When speaking on The Ringer’s Cheap Heat podcast, Carlito spoke on his return to the company. He noted that if nothing had come of his Backlash appearance he would’ve been satisfied, but he revealed how he didn’t pursue any other ventures because he had a feeling that another comeback was inevitable.

"I just had this feeling that I would be back somehow. I don't know how. The reason it took so long is, I think, miscommunication between both sides. They thought I had heat with them, they thought they had heat with me. Basically, we didn't communicate. Sometimes, time goes by, you see things a different way. I always had love for WWE, I always wanted to be in WWE. I just needed a break. I didn't need a 13-year break. 

“Even when they would talk to me, they were hesitant and thought maybe I was anti-WWE. It's not that. I don't do the 'go backstage and say hi to everyone.' Even if you did, it looks like you're looking for a job, so I don't do that. My resume is out there. I don't want to be anywhere where they don't want me. My resume is out there, I'm here. I think they took that as, 'he wants nothing to do with us.' I'm glad we were able to finally sit down, air it out, and show there is love for both sides."

Carlito looks to continue helping the LWO in their feud, and was recently ambushed backstage by Lashley and his pals.

H/T Fightful