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Carlito on USA Network's "WWE Raw" |
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Spitting in the face of those who aren't cool, the cool Caribbean is quite full of himself and exceptionally opinionated about those who aren't cool like him. Entering SmackDown with a swagger in the fall of 2004 decked out in an unbuttoned island shirt while sporting a tropical afro, Carlito projects quite the smooth demeanor. However, don't let the smooth appearance fool you. Armed with an apple in hand, Carlito isn't afraid to unload a mouthful of apple and spit it into your face after labeling you not cool. Of course, this has led to a great deal of trouble for Carlito as WWE Superstars haven't taken his attitude or apple dissing well.
Debuting with a big impact, WWE Superstar Carlito defeated the reigning United States Champion John Cena in his first WWE match in October 2004, and a bitter rivalry ensued. Quickly making a lot of enemies with his "cool" apple routine, with Carlito's cockiness and buzz growing, the Caribbean's momentum hit a bump in the road due to an injury in late 2004, which sidelined Carlito through the spring of 2005. Carlito's ego insists on that worldwide spotlight which is WWE, so he began hosting a talk show segment on Smackdown called "Carlito's Cabana." Irritating, stirring the pot and disrespecting countless SmackDown Superstars during the Cabana, Carlito maintained his spot as one of the most loathed and despised on SmackDown despite being out of the ring for nearly five months.
After recovering from injury, Carlito and the Big Show butted heads and went at it for several months on SmackDown with Carlito adding the stuttering Matt Morgan as his muscle to combat the near 500-pound giant. Interestingly enough, Carlito was recently drafted to RAW as part of the 2005 Draft Lottery, making history once again winning the Intercontinental Championship on his first night on RAW, mirroring his SmackDown debut and ending Shelton Benjamin's near nine-month reign as the Intercontinental Champion.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 234 pounds
Hometown: The Caribbean
Career Highlights: Intercontinental Championship; United States Championship
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