Former United States Champion Hits Free Agency As Contract Expires
Carlito has confirmed the expiration of his WWE contract. The company did not renew the deal, making him a free agent available to any promotion.
Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr. (born February 21, 1979), better known by his ring name Carlito Colón or simply Carlito, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Council (WWC), where he is the current WWC Puerto Rico Champion in his second reign. He is best known for his tenure in WWE.
He is a member of the Colón wrestling family, being the son of Carlos Colón. He made his debut for World Wrestling Council (WWC) in 1999, winning the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship 17 times and the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship once. During the early years of his career, he made appearances for the X Wrestling Federation and Funking Conservatory, winning his first international championship for the second.
In 2003, Colón signed a developmental contract with WWE. He worked in its developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) for 16 months, mostly wrestling in tag team matches while making appearances in WWC. In October 2004, he made his main roster debut. He went on to become a one-time United States Champion and one-time Intercontinental Champion, and was part of both the Raw and SmackDown brands. He is the only wrestler to win a…
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Carlito has confirmed the expiration of his WWE contract. The company did not renew the deal, making him a free agent available to any promotion.
In a whirlwind of events that left the WWE Universe stunned, R-Truth made a shocking return at Money in the Bank, just days after announcing his departure from the company. The dramatic comeback, fueled by immense fan support, has now ignited speculation about whether another recently departed star, the 46-year-old Carlito, could be next in line for a return orchestrated by Triple H.
R-Truth’s WWE contract was not renewed due to financial calculations, a decision led by Paul “Triple H” Levesque amidst broader organizational cuts.
Following his announcement of WWE contract non-renewal, Carlito was notably absent from all Judgment Day segments on the June 2nd edition of WWE RAW.
Amidst news of his WWE contract non-renewal, Carlito received a subtle tribute from Liv Morgan during the June 2, 2025, WWE RAW broadcast.
Carlito’s social media announcement of his WWE non-renewal reportedly broke company protocol, particularly as he was in an active storyline.
Carlito announced on X that his WWE contract, expiring in two weeks, will not be renewed. This news comes after R-Truth’s recent departure.
