Current Champions, Top RAW Superstar - 3 rivalries for Carlito if he makes a full-time WWE return
Carlito surprised the Puerto Rico audience when he returned at WWE Backlash 2023. Looking at his shape, he seems to be fit enough to have another full-time stint as a competitor.
At WWE Backlash 2023, the company delivered a spectacular San Juan Street Fight involving Bad Bunny and Damian Priest. The bout exceeded all expectations and saw Carlito return to help The LWO against The Judgment Day during the match.
If another major run is to happen, we have several stars who could have a great rivalry with the veteran.
#3. Damian Priest
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Hottest match of the night had Carlito, Savio Vega, Rey Mysterio, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio and Latino World Order 🔥🔥🔥
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Damian Priest is the most obvious star who could be a future rival to Carlito, considering the drama fans saw at WWE Backlash 2023.
"Caribbean Cool" Colón cost Damian a big match against Bad Bunny, so it is not a surprise that The Archer of Infamy will want revenge. The two could start a rivalry very soon, considering that the feud between LWO and The Judgment Day is currently red hot.
The feud could eventually lead to a match at SummerSlam and will go on to end the long-term rivalry between the two factions.
#2. WWE United States Champion Austin Theory
I wouldn’t mind.
Could play a bit on the John Cena history as well. https://t.co/Q2De5GLPRr
Austin Theory has been an unstoppable United States Champion, who also managed to defeat none other than John Cena at WrestleMania 39.
However, his reign could gain even more leverage if he is to defeat another veteran, and who is better than Carlito? Even the fans want the two stars to have a rivalry against each other, as there were several discussions about the feud on Twitter after Backlash 2023.
Theory is a strong heel and will probably win in this feud. However, fans could certainly see a new United States Champion when the storyline concludes.
#1. Kevin Owens should feud with Carlito
@JetstreamR3V Speaking of gimmicks, what if Kevin Owens was given Carlito's old gimmick? LOL http://t.co/WEwR4I8ilt
Kevin Owens may be an unexpected name on the list, but he's also the superstar who could really bring the best out of the WWE veteran.
In the last few years, The Prizefighter has portrayed an interesting personality that goes well with comic opponents. Owens' feud with Ezekiel last year was memorable, and also his current interactions with Matt Riddle have been interesting, to say the least.
While both stars in question are currently babyfaces, once one of them changes sides, fans could see a thrilling rivalry unfold between Kevin Owens and Carlito.