During a new interview with Chris Val Vliet, Carlito opened up about a decision he now regrets from his WWE return. Instead of accepting a three-year contract, he opted for a shorter two-year deal, doubting his comeback would resonate with fans. This self-doubt led him to bet against his own potential success, and he admitted he “shot himself in the foot.”
“I kind of shot myself in the foot because I signed the shorter deal and the usual. So I guess I bet against myself … I signed for two years. They wanted me for three, and I signed for two because I didn’t think it was gonna go as good as it did. So, as I said, I bet against myself, and I would have got an extra year, and then my contract would expire. But ended up losing a year.” – Carlito
Carlito’s second WWE run began with a heroic return at Backlash 2023 in Puerto Rico, where he received thunderous crowd support. He later joined The Judgment Day stable in 2024, bringing veteran charisma, humor, and heel energy to the group. However, the two-year contract he chose over a longer offer ended without fanfare or any on-screen acknowledgment.
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