Carlito In The Doghouse?

[Low_Ki]

It seems that backstage reports are indicating that Carlito has become lazy just recently and that is why he was verbally abused by the Nature Boy on Monday night.

Does anyone have an opinion on this subject. I mean Carlito's in ring work isn't the worst I've seen, but then again we dont see what happens backstage.

 

[wentz22]

From pure hearsay that I have heard from place to place. His slacking could be in relation to the fact that he is not happy with his character, the way he has to act with his character seems to be the opposite of the way he is in real life and maybe wants a change?

 

[Cerebral_Assassin]

Carlito should go back to being heel.I dont like that fact that he is a puppy dog relationship with torrie.

 

[Abyss]

He was better as a heel, he doesn't seem to be over with the fans. Well, i say that but some nights he is some nights he isn't.

 

[The Poster]

im hoping that flair's promo on him (which was GREAT), was a wake up call not only on screen, but off as well. the fans love the guy, heel or not. hes a good face, but a natural heel. reminds me of christian in that way. hes definitely got the talent, so im hoping this leads to a heel turn/push. and bring back carlito's cabana.

 

[Kaedon]

I think it is a very colorful interpretation of an on air skit with no real proof. I dont think he reallu is in the "doghouse" nor can anyone really substantiate that.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Well if it's true then maybe Carlito should up his game a bit. If they did'nt want to do something with him then his lackluster performances probably would'nt be a problem. I get the impression they have big plan's for him if he pull's his finger out. Would'nt it make sence to put a bit more effort in? Unless Carlito is already working to the best of his abilities.

 

[Kaedon]

I think he is doing just fine. I think this "news story" about him being in the doghouse is a sensationalistic piece designed to do nothing more than stir up shit and to add stuff to the "news" section. Carlitos performances arent 5 star efforts, but whos are now a days?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Carlitos performances arent 5 star efforts, but whos are now a days?

I agree but Carlito's performance's are'nt even 3 star. He seem's to think that adding a few high flying move's make's a difference. It does'nt. He work's in slow motion and he look's positivley bored in the ring. Maybe it's working for WWE that's draining moral who know's. All I know is that he has potential and if WWE want him to make a bit more effort then it's in his intrest to do so.

 

[Low_Ki]

I agree that he does look bored in the ring. He doesn't have the intensity that he needs to have to be a real competitor for the world title. I do agree that he needs to be turned heel, that would be good. And yes, BRING BACK THE CABANA!!!!!

 

[A.J.]

Honestly, the best thing for Carlito is to turn heel as when he was a heel he had more chrisma and seemed more into his matches...so the way i see it is that be best for Carlito is have him turn heel possibly by having the Cabana and attacking Flair who would be his guest and Torrie try and talk some sense in him...Then that same night he and Flair have a match between the two but ends in DQ on Carlito for using like a chair on Flair and Torrie try to stop Carlito and he like knocks her down setting up Carlito as a heel. Then to further his role back in a heel they should push him to face Jeff Hardy at Wrestlemania for the IC belt...i think be a nice little program to get the full effect of Carlito as a heel as Hardy is too over as a face

 

[healyz84]

I agree that Carlito looking bored in the ring is because he is much better as a heel and he seems to enjoy that role. But with the wrestling business, especially with the wwe, you have to run with the roles your given, whether your a face or a heel. Carlito may not like being a face as much, but the fans support him, so there is not much to do about it than be the best damn face you can be. I think what would suit Carlito more would be a face character who acts heel. Someone who likes to start shit, interrupt people, cheat to win, don't give a crap about anyone heel or face, and pretty much bad mouth anyone when given the chance. What Carlito needs to do is look at tapes of the Rock, of how he used to act, and kind of emulate that, except to a larger degree, be right at that edge of heel/face.

Or there is the other side that the whole Flair rant will light a fire under Carlito's ass that will cause him to become a heel again. But it was also could be the case that Flair's rant was a new angle for him to go after the young stars of the business who he feels are not paying their dues or have any passion. Who knows?

 

[X]

It may just be my opinion, but I find Carlito to be absolutely unwatchable. His matches are terrible, his promos are terrible, his interviews are terrible, his gimmick makes no sense and he just in general looks stupid. Not that that usually matters to me, but this guy looks like the guy who lost the first American Idol with his white man fro. And the apple? What the hell is the deal with the apple? Is that supposed to be cool? Is he supposed to be cool? Cause he just comes off as being an amateur with no talent.

WWE should toss this guy out and fill his spot with a more talented wrestler who could help out the RAW brand.

 

[Kaedon]

I can see where some of you are coming from. But I believe Carlito is putting on alright matches. I dunno though. I see Carlito as an essential part of the Raw roster.

 

[Low_Ki]

It may just be my opinion, but I find Carlito to be absolutely unwatchable. His matches are terrible, his promos are terrible, his interviews are terrible, his gimmick makes no sense and he just in general looks stupid. Not that that usually matters to me, but this guy looks like the guy who lost the first American Idol with his white man fro. And the apple? What the hell is the deal with the apple? Is that supposed to be cool? Is he supposed to be cool? Cause he just comes off as being an amateur with no talent.

WWE should toss this guy out and fill his spot with a more talented wrestler who could help out the RAW brand.

Dont get me wrong I see you side of the story. But think about it. Many gimmicks over the years haven't made much sense. Robocop in WCW. That 70's Guy, hell even the Giant Gonzalez (Who the hell made that up??). But to be honest I think you being a bit over-critical. His interviews are actually quite good, he just needs to put a bit more effort into what he says. In terms of his wrestling ability, sure he's not great, but who in the WWE apart from Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels is these days?

I do agree that there are some performers who are being under-utilized but everyone deserves a chance right? Its just my opinion though I do see where your coming from.

 

[superben3]

It's WWEs own fault. First they try to make him act like The Rock which I think doesn't suit him, Rock's more of a loudmouth whilst Carlito isn't, and then they turn him into a love-sick playboy first with Trish then when she left suddenly Torrie comes into the fray. The Carlito/Torrie relationship isn't really that interesting anyway.

 

[Big Ace]

Hm. Some very interesting points in this thread but i have to agree with those who said that the Ric Flair promo was a clear message and that this is indeed heat for Carlito. I've been hearing it ever since Trish left and everything Ric said about him was 100% true. Flair works his ass off whether he is heel or face and even though he's a natural heel, the dirtiest player in the game has adjusted to playing face and if Carlito can't play face, he can't work period. If you can only play heel, you're screwed because nobody is going to want to sign somebody who gets lazy or complains about their character no matter how bad it is. That's probably the number one reason people get fired. IMO, they're making him too much like The Rock and they should just let him be himself.

 

[Downward Spiral]

The blame should be shared for Carlito's depush. For one, he has definitely been lazy and unwilling to work lately. But the reason for this could be that the WWE is shoving him out of the limelight and into gimmicks that would piss anyone off. If he is ever going to become huge, he has to learn to deal with this sort of stuff, and if he can't, you can guarantee that he won't be main eventing in the WWE at all. He seemed a lot more free when he had the cocky heel gimmick, and that worked well with him and the fans because they loved to hate him. He has got ability, but he needs to stop worrying about how he is being pushed, and more so on impressing the guys who matter.

He is obviously giving them a bad impression so he definitely needs to shape up. There is a good reason behind the depush, and he needs to dig himself out of it. He didn't deserve to be put into this hole in the first place, but he is digging himself deeper into it. We all want to see him back in the character he was, and only he can get himself back there. Otherwise he is going to remain in this position because he is too lazy to get back on track and sort his career out.

To me, the Ric Flair promo reflected my sentiments exactly. He doesn't even look like he cares about wrestling anymore, and the fans are starting to see that. He needs to get his act together and learn to work with the crap the WWE gives to him, because if he does, he will be rewarded down the track, or he can get the hell out.

 

[Final Form Snyper.]

Carlito is a gem (honest to god 1 in a million) pretty damn good for some one of his experience but he has become lazy and repetitve in his matches he uses that damn knee combo andthe springboard back elbow in every match (please dont tell me he has lost his passion because he's already made it to the big show)

 

[William_Regal]

I personally hope they release Carlito as soon as possible. Hes got to be the WWEs most overrated wrestler. All he does are a fw high spots and people start w*nking all over him.

 

[Kain27]

Well after watching Raw, with him and Flair tagging up i was totally expecting Carlito to attack Flair when his back was turned thus making Carlito a heel again. Though it didnt happen i was disappointed actually but there is still time for it to happen maybe next week on Raw? I sense this will lead up to a match at WM23.

 

[Downward Spiral]

Carlito seems a lot better than the shell of himself he was a few weeks ago. It is good to see him attempt to get out of the hole he is in, and he is definitely impressing me. I hope he keeps it up because he deserves better than being in the doghouse and shows great skill at times, but got lazy and I think he has learned from his mistakes and is benefiting from them. I think he is looking stronger each week and I hope a heel turn is just around the corner because his character was more free when he was a heel, and now, it is too watered down. To me, it was much easier to hate than it was to love, and he went downhill ever since he turned that way. Good to see him on the right track to going back up the WWE ladder and he and Flair could have a good WM program.

 

[TNA is better]

Carlito sucks anyway.