Debate Erupts as Carlito Helps WWE to Record Exceptional Numbers After His Surprise Return at Backlash 2023

While Backlash 2023 was one of the most enjoyable WWE PLE for fans, there was an obvious standout that everyone is talking about. This standout is none other than the street fight between Damien Priest and Bad Bunny. Not only did the match present out-of-this-world moves by the biggest streaming artist on the planet, but it also had some great surprises including Carlito.

While everyone had thought that The Judgement Day and LWO would end up colliding during the match, they didn’t expect that fan-favorite Carlito will make his return. The former Intercontinental champion made his surprise return to beat down The Judgement Day together with the LWO. But now, it has got fans hoping for a lot more.

Former Intercontinental champion’s return at Backlash has got fans excited

WrestleOps, a fan account, posted the number of views across social media of Carlito’s return. Totaling a whopping 8.2 million views in just under half a day is insane, even for WWE’s standards. So it seems clear that people want to see Carlito in the ring again.

While he made his return in the 2021 Royal Rumble, it didn’t have the desired impact, as there wasn’t a live audience to give us a pop of this magnitude. However, now, after all the restrictions have come down, Carlito came back, and he showed not only the fans but the higher-ups how much the fans love him.

But as we all know, Carlito is happy teaching the next generation to improve their wrestling skills. So, do you think he will entertain an idea of a long-term return with the LWO? Or will he turn it down as he is already settled in his life? Well, the WWE fans have spoken and they are in a passionate debate.

Fans start debating over Carlito returning to their TVs

Seeing Carlito would be akin to Edge’s return. Not will we get to see dream matches against the likes of Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, and many more, but he could also help the LWO get an enormous boost. But it all depends on how Carlito looks at his wrestling career moving forward. But some fans are giving plenty of reasons as to why he should come back:

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Rey Mysterio, the current legend in LWO, isn’t known for his mic skills. But on the other hand, Carlito is one person who went face-to-face with John Cena back in the day, on the mic.

Triple H does do what’s best for business at the end of the day.

People have chosen the new challenger for Reigns’ historic title run.

But there are others who are realistic and are saying that Carlito won’t want to come back to WWE. As we all know, WWE fired Carlito back in 2010 because of his drug use and non-compliance to rehab. That might also factor into this decision of coming back to the ring.

This fan mentioned Carlito’s uninterested standpoint regarding WWE.

It’s all well and good when he comes back for a one-off appearance and this fan thinks it should stay that way as Carlito is happy in his own world.

Both arguments are valid. On one side, fans are excited and can’t help but hope for Carlito to come back. But at the same time, if the Bad Apple doesn’t want to return, it is his choice.

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Tell us what is your stance on this debate in the comments below.