Is Carlito Signed With WWE?

After being absent from WWE television for almost a year, Is Carlito signed with WWE? The answer may surprise you.

Introduction

WWE is a professional wrestling promotion based in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE personnel consists of professional wrestlers, commentators, ring announcers, refereeince, trainers, and behind-the-scenes staff.

One of WWE’s main television programs is Raw, which airs on the USA Network in the United States. The show features scheduled matches and interviews with WWE performers and staff. Carlito was a wrestler who was signed with WWE from 2005 to 2010. He is currently not signed with WWE.

Carlito’s History with WWE

Carlito made his WWE debut in 2004 and quickly became a fan favorite with his unique style and charisma. He won his first WWE Championship in 2005 and was later drafted to the RAW brand. Carlito was released from WWE in 2010 but resurfaced in 2017 for a one-night appearance. As of 2020, it is unknown if Carlito is signed with WWE.

First Run with WWE

Carlito Caribbean Cool, who was born Carlos Colon Jr., is a third-generation wrestler. His grandfather, Carlos Colon Sr., is a Hall of Famer and considered the greatest World Wrestling Council (WWC) Universal Heavyweight Champion of all time. His father, Carly Colón Sr., also had a long and successful career in pro wrestling, most notably with the WWC.

Carlito made his pro wrestling debut in 2003 and spent two years working in Puerto Rico and other independent promotions in the United States before being signed by WWE in 2005. He made his WWE debut on the SmackDown brand in January 2006.

In his first year with WWE, Carlito won the United States Championship and the Intercontinental Championship, becoming only the second wrestler (after Bret Hart) to win both titles within his first year with the company. He was also named that year’s “Breakout Superstar” by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Carlito remained with WWE until 2010, when he was released from his contract. He returned to Puerto Rico and resumed working for independent promotions in the United States. In 2014, he signed a contract with WWE and returned to their television programming as a member of the NXT roster.

Second Run with WWE

From 2013 to 2014, Mendoza made sporadic appearances on WWE programming as part of the Legends House reality television series. He returned to in-ring action on the November 3, 2014 episode of Main Event, teaming with Edge in a loss to The Miz and Damien Sandow. Mendoza’s final WWE appearance came at WrestleMania 31 Axxess in March 2015.

Where is Carlito Now?

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen Carlito on WWE television. The last time he was on WWE TV was in 2017 when he was a part of the battle royal at WrestleMania 33. Carlito was released by WWE in 2010 and has wrestled on the independent circuit since then. He’s also made a few appearances for Impact Wrestling. So, where is Carlito now?

Post-WWE Career

After his release from WWE in 2010, Carmelo Garcia, better known as Carlito, returned to Puerto Rico to continue wrestling on the independent circuit. In 2012, he made headlines when he defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. in a high-profile match for the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship.

Garcia has also made several appearances for major promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). In 2019, he made a one-time return to WWE, appearing on an episode of NXT UK.

As of 2020, Carlito is not signed with WWE. However, he remains active on the independent circuit and continues to wrestle for various promotions around the world.

Current Status

As of 2019, it is reported that Carlito is not currently signed with WWE. He has not been active with the organization since 2010. He has made sporadic independent wrestling appearances since then. His most recent match was in April 2019.

Conclusion

No, Carlito is not signed with WWE as of 2020. He was last seen in WWE in 2010 and has since appeared in several other wrestling companies.