The passionate pro wrestling section of the internet was set ablaze Sunday afternoon when longtime WWE Superstar R-Truth announced that he was leaving the company. It was later confirmed by multiple outlets that the 53-year-old's contract was not being renewed,

Carlito returned to the company in 2023 when he returned at the premium live event, Backlash, to assist rapper Bad Bunny during a match in Puerto Rico. He spent most of his recent tenure in a supporting role as a member of the Judgement Day faction.