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This WWE Backlash 2023 was undoubtedly an eventful day for all wrestling fans. Fans were treated to one of the best premium live events in recent history. The participation of current superstars and a former WWE champion who delivered his best played a major part in the success of the event. Yes, we are talking about the surprising entry of Carlito at Backlash. But will his association with the company remain intact in the future?

There’s no denying the fact that WWE has recorded exceptional numbers after Carlito’s surprise return at Backlash. That being said, one cannot forget that the superstar has no emotional or financial ties with the company. However, he makes sporadic appearances now and then, but no one knows if he is planning for a long-term return to WWE. Although his recent Twitter action might have provided a hint to the wrestling legion.

The cryptic tweet by Carlito might hint at his wrestling future

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The fan favorite, Carlito, took to Twitter, just a few hours after WWE recorded exceptional numbers from his Backlash return. And after seeing the insane reaction of fans to the 44-year-old’s surprise comeback as a member of the LWO, it’s evident that they would wish to see him in WWE again. But after what the Puerto Rican superstar tweeted, their heart might shrink a little.

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In his recent tweet, he wrote, “Well….looks like my Indy booking price just went up!!

Even though the former Intercontinental Champion used laughing emojis alongside his tweet, his hint of joining the independent circuit must have broken the hearts of his WWE fans. 

They hoped to see him for a long time in the WWE’s squared circle, as was crystal clear in their reaction to WWE Backlash. 

How things went after the former Universal Champion made his surprising return to WWE Backlash?

On May 6, 2023, wrestling fans across the globe received a surprise from WWE. It was nothing else but the Puerto Rican wrestler, Carlito’s surprise return to the roster as the event happened in his homeland. 

The former Universal Champion made his astonishing entry to aid the American rapper Bad Bunny and Rey Mysterio from The Judgement Day. His quick entry with the theme song pumped up fans already. But little did they know that they were going to witness something more fascinating. 

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After taking down Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio, the veteran pulled off his trademark move. Fans of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably remember how he would always spit on the face of people who he thought weren’t cool. Similarly, he executed the same move on a Judgement Day member at Backlash. 

Witnessing all this, both the Puerto Rican crowd and the fans on the internet went crazy. However, now it remains to be seen if Carlito makes a long-term return to WWE or snubs the promotion.

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