Carlitos WWE exit didnt follow the scriptand thats exactly how he wanted it. While still involved in an active storyline on WWE television, the former Intercontinental Champion publicly announced that his contract would not be renewed, catching fans and WWE off guard.
According to the June 2, 2025 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez revealed that Carlitos decision to go public before being officially written off TV went against WWEs long-standing internal protocol. The company typically keeps release decisions quiet until after finishing off a character on screen. Carlito confirmed the news with trademark sarcasm on social media:
He ended on a sincere note, thanking fans and the company:
But the real story, according to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez, is what happened behind the scenesand how Carlitos announcement didnt line up with WWEs usual playbook.
Meltzer noted that Carlito was still involved in an active storyline with Raquel Rodriguez on WWE TV. Announcing an exit before WWE had a chance to end the angle properly threw off internal expectations.
Bryan Alvarez added:
Meltzer said the fact that Carlito was told ahead of timeand then tweeted about itwas not standard:
Whether Carlito was reacting to a lowball offer or just taking control of his narrative, one thing is clearhe left before WWE had the chance to finish the story. And thats not the way they usually let things play out.
Carlitos WWE run may be over, but the way it ended says a lot about how the company is currently handling contractsand who gets to control the exit.
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