Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar were set to team up with Cruz Del Toro or Joaquin Wilde in a six-man tag team match against Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits at tonight’s WWE Fastlane 2023.
Cruz and Joaquin got injured in storyline during Lashley and Mysterio’s match on SmackDown. As a result, they were left without a partner for Fastlane. During a backstage segment later in the show, Mysterio stated that he would find a replacement for them, but kept the identity of the replacement a secret.
Since then, there have been rumors that former WWE star Carlito could be returning at tonight’s show to be the mystery partner.
Carlito reacted to a video of the LWO’s segment on SmackDown by writing the following on Twitter:
👀 🍎 #WWEFastlane https://t.co/IJEmh4mefo
— Carlito (@Litocolon297) October 7, 2023
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Former WWE star Carlito may be making a return to the wrestling world at tonight’s WWE Fastlane 2023 event. The speculation arose after Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar found themselves without a partner for their six-man tag team match against Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits.
Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde, who were originally set to team up with Mysterio and Escobar, got injured in a storyline during Lashley and Mysterio’s match on SmackDown. In a backstage segment later in the show, Mysterio assured fans that he would find a replacement for them but kept the identity of the mystery partner a secret.
Since then, rumors have been circulating that Carlito could be the surprise partner. Carlito himself added fuel to the speculation by reacting to a video of the LWO’s segment on SmackDown and tweeting about it. Although he didn’t explicitly confirm his involvement, his tweet hinted at the possibility of his return.
Fans of Carlito will remember him for his charismatic personality and unique in-ring style. He was known for his apple-spitting gimmick and his catchphrase, “That’s not cool!” Carlito had a successful career in WWE, winning multiple championships and participating in memorable storylines.
If Carlito does make a comeback at WWE Fastlane 2023, it will undoubtedly be an exciting moment for both him and the fans. Wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated with all the latest news and developments in the wrestling world by visiting eWrestlingNews.com or following their Twitter and Facebook pages.
As we eagerly await the event, let’s keep our eyes peeled for any official announcements regarding Carlito’s return. Whether he joins Mysterio and Escobar as their mystery partner or surprises us in another capacity, his presence is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to WWE Fastlane 2023.