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R-Truth and Carlito Reportedly On Their Way Out of WWE – Contracts Not Being Renewed

It looks like the WWE roster will be getting a little thinner in the coming weeks.

According to recent reports, longtime WWE talents R-Truth and Carlito have been informed that their contracts will not be renewed. Both deals are nearing their expiration dates, with Carlito specifically noting that he has about two weeks left on his current deal. Once his contract officially ends, his non-compete clause will kick in — likely keeping him on the sidelines for about 30 days before he’s free to explore opportunities elsewhere.

The news comes as something of a surprise, especially for R-Truth, who’s been a staple of WWE programming for years and recently returned to TV in comedic fashion as part of The Judgment Day saga. As for Carlito, his return to WWE was a fan-favorite moment last year, but he hasn’t been consistently featured in recent months.

While nothing is official until those contracts expire, it looks like both veterans will soon hit the open market. Whether they find themselves back in WWE down the line or pop up in another promotion remains to be seen.

 According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, the decision to let go of R-Truth and Carlito comes down to roster changes. WWE is currently undergoing changes to make room for fresh talent from NXT

R-Truth and Carlito responded to the news with post on X which you can see below:

Carlito Reportedly Claimed To Have Signed With WWE When Canceling An Indie Show

Carlito made a surprise appearance at WWE Backlash 2023, but that might not be the only time he works for the company this year. According to Dave Meltzer of “Wrestling Observer Radio,” the 44-year-old canceled an independent booking for July 15 and told the promoter, Devon Nicholson, that he’s going back to WWE.

Of course, nothing is concrete at the moment. However, Meltzer noted that he wouldn’t be surprised if Carlito returns to WWE on a more permanent basis after the pop he received at Backlash. “Caribbean Cool” showed up at the event to help the Latino World Order attack Judgment Day, marking his first appearance for the company since the 2021 WWE Royal Rumble.

Following Backlash, Carlito said that he’s “open to whatever,” revealing that he’ll always entertain credible business opportunities, whether that’s with WWE or another promotion. That said, he also stated that he wasn’t going to sit by the phone waiting for offers to come in, noting that he’s perfectly happy being an independent performer.

Previously, it was reported that Carlito’s Backlash appearance was supposed to be a one-off. However, WWE officials were reportedly surprised about the reaction he received, claiming that it surpassed expectations. Furthermore, footage of his comeback went viral on the company’s YouTube and social media channels afterward, indicating that Carlito has lots of fans in the WWE Universe.

Carlito’s first full-time run with WWE came to an end in 2010, but “Caribbean Cool” has made occasional appearances since then. He appears to be on good terms with the promotion these days, but it remains to be seen if he’s actually scheduled to return on a more substantial basis.

Source: Wrestling Inc.