As announced Friday here on the website and on WWE.com, Carlito — real name Carlos Colón — was released from his WWE contract due to his first violation of the company’s Wellness Program and subsequent refusal to enter a rehabilitation facility.
Company sources indicate Colón did not actually fail a drug test. Rather, management felt he was unfit to perform after arriving to the Air Canada Centre on Monday for the evening’s RAW taping. We are still trying to get this confirmed.
As noted, company officials then made the decision to terminate his contract following his subsequent refusal to enter rehab.
Colón, who had been under contract to WWE since 2004, developed a reputation of being a talented performer whose lack of motivation prevented him from rising above mid-card status. He was rumored to have been on the verge of leaving the company for years.
The Puerto Rican native was most recently used as a mentor to NXT Rookie Michael Tarver, who was ousted in the first round of eliminations. He had also teamed up once again with brother Primo, helping Ted DiBiase beat up R-Truth on last week’s RAW.
Various: Steph De Lander Says She’s Now Accepting Bookings After Neck Injury Recovery, Candice Michelle Says She Will Be at TNA No Surrender 2026, Andrade El Idolo Wins GWF World Title at 2/7 GWF Event, Bandido Pulled from 2/7 RIOT Lucha Event Due To Minor Hand Injury
WWE: WWE Officially Changes Natalya’s Name To Nattie, Dominik Mysterio Shoulder Injury & In-Ring Return Plans Update, WWE 2K26 CM Punk Showcase Mode Trailer Released, Longtime WWE Employee Jim Shank Passes Away At Age 60
WWE: CM Punk on He Doesn’t “Really Differentiate’ Between WWE WrestleMania Nights For Headlining WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes on House Show Pitch He Made to WWE, Ricochet on “WWE Kills Legacies & Love Of The Sport, Its What They Do Best”![Bron Breakker Hernia Injury & Surgery Update [Update: Breakker's Royal Rumble 2026 Booking Was Not Related to His Hernia Injury Issue] Bron Breakker Hernia Injury & Surgery Update [Update: Breakker's Royal Rumble 2026 Booking Was Not Related to His Hernia Injury Issue]](https://www.tpww.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bron-Breakker-1-540x304.jpg)




