Just prior to WrestleMania 40, a mystery attacker assaulted Dragon Lee on the go-home edition of WWE SmackDown. Due to this, Andrade replaced Lee to team with Rey Mysterio in a match against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 40.
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Legado del Fantasma leader Santos Escobar came out to play some backstage security footage from the April 5 attack after Humberto and Angel lost a tag team match against Mysterio and Lee. The footage revealed that Lee was attacked by Carlito.
Carlito wound up shoving both Lee and Mysterio before hitting Lee with a Backstabber. He then exited through the arena.
You can check out some highlights from the segment below:
Why Carlito?!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/rZgcZbn1Mn
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 27, 2024
WHY CARLITO?! WHY?? 😩 😩 😩
It turns out @Litocolon279 was the one who took out @dragonlee95 ahead of #WrestleMania XL! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hqfxV4D2uh
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
During a recent interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda Wrestling, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley commented on Jade Cargill joining the main roster, her run in the company so far, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On having Jade Cargill in WWE: “I’m excited to have her. I think she’s a very unique performer. Obviously, she has the look, so I’m interested to see what she brings to the division because I’m all about watching the division grow and what you can bring to the table, and I need to see consistency, I need to see you out there working, and I need to see that connection with the fans because I take this very personally.”
On Cargill being off to a great start: “She’s already started out really great, siding with Naomi and Bianca, so I think she’s off to a good start, and I’m excited to see what she does for us.”
Title: Former WWE Superstar Carlito Returns to Attack Dragon Lee on WWE SmackDown
Introduction:
In a shocking turn of events, former WWE Superstar Carlito made a surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown and attacked Dragon Lee just days before WrestleMania 40. The attack led to a change in the scheduled match, with Andrade replacing Lee to team up with Rey Mysterio. The WWE Universe was left wondering why Carlito would target Lee and what his motives could be.
The Attack:
During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Santos Escobar, the leader of Legado del Fantasma, played backstage security footage from the night of the attack. The footage revealed that it was indeed Carlito who assaulted Dragon Lee. Carlito shoved both Lee and Mysterio before delivering a devastating Backstabber to Lee. He then swiftly exited through the arena, leaving fans and wrestlers alike in shock.
Reactions from the WWE Universe:
The WWE Universe took to social media to express their surprise and confusion over Carlito’s attack. WWE on FOX shared a video clip of the attack, with the caption “Why Carlito?!” Fans flooded the comments section, speculating on Carlito’s motives and eagerly awaiting an explanation from the former Superstar.
WWE’s official Twitter account also shared the video, expressing their disappointment and confusion with the caption “WHY CARLITO?! WHY??” The tweet revealed that Carlito was responsible for taking out Dragon Lee ahead of WrestleMania 40.
Insights from WWE Women’s Champion Bayley:
In a recent interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda Wrestling, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley shared her thoughts on various topics, including Jade Cargill joining the main roster. Bayley expressed her excitement about Cargill’s unique performance style and her potential contribution to the division. She also emphasized the importance of consistency, hard work, and connecting with the fans.
Bayley acknowledged that Cargill had made a great start by aligning herself with Naomi and Bianca. She expressed her anticipation to see what Cargill brings to the table and how she will contribute to the growth of the division.
Conclusion:
The unexpected return of Carlito and his attack on Dragon Lee has left the WWE Universe in shock. Fans are eagerly awaiting an explanation for Carlito’s actions and speculating on the potential consequences for both Lee and Carlito. Meanwhile, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley has shared her excitement about Jade Cargill joining the main roster and her hopes for Cargill’s success in WWE. As WrestleMania 40 draws near, the WWE Universe is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming matches and the resolution of the Carlito-Lee storyline.