As WWE’s Fastlane event approached, early indications suggested that the newly-formed villainous group comprising Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits would square off against three members from the LWO faction in a dynamic six-man showdown. Originally, the trio of Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, and either Cruz del Toro or Joaquin Wilde was slated for this match. However, a twist emerged during “WWE SmackDown” when Lashley and the Profits sidelined del Toro and Wilde, hinting at the arrival of a surprise teammate.
PWInsider has now shed light on this mystery. As per their sources, Carlito, a former WWE standout who made a striking appearance at Backlash in Puerto Rico earlier this year, is poised to join forces with Mysterio and Escobar. They’ll be pitted against Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford. This aligns with previous speculations of Carlito’s re-engagement with WWE, though his exact role remained ambiguous.
Carlito’s last regular stint with WWE concluded in 2010, during which he partnered with his sibling, Primo. However, fans fondly recall his solo endeavors in the mid-2000s, where he locked horns with wrestling icons such as John Cena, Ric Flair, and The Big Show. Moreover, his accolades include clinching both the US and Intercontinental Championships at different junctures. Whether Carlito’s comeback indicates a long-term association with the LWO or a temporary alliance remains uncertain, as PWInsider’s report leaves that aspect open-ended.
