Carlito is out with an “injury,” which has caused a change to the Survivor Series 2023 card.
On Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, it was announced that Carlito has been pulled from his match with Santos Escobar after he was attacked by Escobar.
Later in the show, Nick Aldis put Dragon Lee in the match instead.
You can check out the updated WWE Survivor Series 2023 lineup below:
Men’s WarGames Match:
Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins & Randy Orton vs. The Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre
Team Judgment Day Has WarGames Advantage
Women’s WarGames Match:
Damage CTRL vs. Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Shotzi & Becky Lynch
WarGames Advantage To Be Determined By A Fan Vote Revealed On The Kickoff Show
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:
GUNTHER vs. The Miz
Women’s World Championship Match:
Rhea Ripley vs. Zoey Stark
Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar
In other news, LA Knight recently spoke with TNT Sports to discuss his current run in WWE. He said,
“I don’t think I’m there yet. I like to look back and I like to have little moments every now and then where it’s just like, ‘Oh, hey, man, that was cool,’ but I can’t help myself. I’m very much focused on what’s coming and what’s in front of me to where it’s tough for me to really pinpoint down anything like that.”
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Injury Forces Change to Survivor Series 2023 Card: Carlito Out, Dragon Lee In
The WWE Survivor Series 2023 card has undergone a change due to an injury suffered by Carlito. The popular wrestler was set to face Santos Escobar in a highly anticipated match, but after being attacked by Escobar on Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Carlito has been pulled from the event.
The attack on Carlito by Santos Escobar has left fans wondering about the severity of the injury and the potential impact it will have on Carlito’s future in the WWE. While details about the injury are scarce at the moment, it is clear that Carlito will not be able to compete at Survivor Series 2023.
In light of Carlito’s absence, WWE officials have made a quick replacement by inserting Dragon Lee into the match against Santos Escobar. Dragon Lee is a talented wrestler who has made a name for himself in promotions such as New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor. This unexpected change adds an element of surprise to the match and leaves fans eager to see how Dragon Lee will fare against Santos Escobar.
Despite this setback, the rest of the Survivor Series 2023 card remains intact. Here is a rundown of the updated lineup:
– Men’s WarGames Match: Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins & Randy Orton vs. The Judgment Day & Drew McIntyre (Team Judgment Day has WarGames advantage)
– Women’s WarGames Match: Damage CTRL vs. Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Shotzi & Becky Lynch (WarGames advantage to be determined by a fan vote revealed on the kickoff show)
– WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: GUNTHER vs. The Miz
– Women’s World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Zoey Stark
– Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar
In addition to the changes in the Survivor Series 2023 card, LA Knight, a rising star in WWE, recently spoke about his current run in the company. In an interview with TNT Sports, Knight expressed his focus on the future and his determination to achieve greater success in WWE.
While fans may be disappointed by Carlito’s absence from Survivor Series 2023, the addition of Dragon Lee to the card brings a fresh dynamic to the event. Wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated on all the latest news and developments in the world of wrestling by visiting eWrestlingNews.com or following the website’s Twitter and Facebook pages.