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- Posted: Wed, 26 May 2010 02:38:24 +0000
Izzykun88
Breaking news: Carlito released from WWE
WWE.com has announced that Carlos Colon (Carlito) has been released from his WWE contract as of today May 21, 2010.
According to WWE, "Carlito’s termination was due to his first violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility."
Not to steal OP's thunder, but here's a quote from the senior Colon. In the interview, he noted that the violation was due to painkillers and that:
"Colon said his son’s back pain was due to the execution of his "Backstabber" finishing maneuver, which is a double knee backbreaker. The move requires Carlito to endure the impact of his 200-300 pound wrestlers on his knees and back each time."
Now, I admit that I'm not privy to the inner machinations of pro wrestling, but why wouldn't he just change his finisher?
(Personally, I think the Backstabber looked kind of awkward anyway. Same thing with the Codebreaker. Aside from the possibility of sneak attacks, RKO-style, the two moves do nothing for me.)