Ex-WWE star Carlito has discussed his retirement plans and what he intends to do after hanging up his wrestling boots. 

The Puerto Rican star, best known for his time in WWE, recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet on “Insight” about his thoughts on retiring. Carlito, whose most recent run with WWE came to an end last year, stated that his second stint with the promotion helped bolster his retirement fund.

“Oh, yeah [I’ve thought about retiring]. I’m getting there. I still got a little bit left in the tank, I feel. Not that I don’t want to do it anymore, I just am focusing more on the exit plan,” he said. “The WWE run helped out a lot with the retirement plan. So, yeah, a couple more years and then I can ride off into the sunset.”

He added that he intends to walk away from the business after retiring and enjoy life somewhere near a beach, even letting go of something that was a key part of his persona — his hair.

“Just do that, and then like literally not even hearing about me or nothing. Go back to Puerto Rico, maybe. Maybe like find a house on the beach or something with some land. Shave my head. That’s one of the things I definitely want to do at some point, is go back to my bald head,” said the former WWE star.

The former WWE United States and Intercontinental Champion has been part of the pro wrestling business for over 25 years, beginning his career in his father’s World Wrestling Council promotion before switching to WWE. Prior to his WWE contract expiring, he had hoped to end his career with the company, but it appears that won’t happen.

Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship in controversial fashion at Clash in Italy. GUNTHER’s foot was under the rope as Rhodes pinned him. The referee’s view was obstructed and he declared Rhodes the victor.

During an ESPN interview with Joe Tessitore, Rhodes discussed being punted by Randy Orton. “Everything you need to know about me happens after. I got up and I tried to make eye contact with everyone and let them know two things; I’m still the champ, still here. And if that’s Randy’s best shot and Randy is at his best ever, then what does that say about me? I don’t mean this with arrogance. I’m pretty lucky and I don’t know how much more luck I have.”

After WrestleMania 42, he spent time with his family. He reflected on his dad telling him that he’d have to come home after matches beat up and explain to his kids that he was okay. History repeated itself when Rhodes’ four-year-old daughter asked what happened to him and if he was okay. An emotional Rhodes said, “nothing prepares you for that and I hope that’s not a regular occurrence.”

Tessitore asked him about being QB1. Rhodes said that QB1 is the most consistent, week in and week out. “There’s all these jokes that I follow the John Cena model and I don’t mind those jokes at all because that’s a hell of a model.” He didn’t feel like a winner after WrestleMania and needs challengers because he’s “addicted to the top spot. I’m not afraid to tell anybody that.” 

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After earning a title shot at WWE SNME due to a match disqualification, Sol Ruca defeated Becky Lynch to become the Women’s IC Champion at “Clash in Italy”. While Ruca was a double champion in “NXT”, she’s only been on the main roster since the “Raw” after WrestleMania 42.

Ruca reflected on her win on “WWE Now”. She says she was an emotional and physical mess. “I had a moment as soon as the bell rang and as soon as I hit my finisher on Becky, I kind of got a little bit emotional. I was a bit shocked, like ‘oh my God, I did it’. This is like, my defining moment. The start of my next chapter in a sense.” Ruca says since her win, she’s received an overwhelming amount of love and acceptance from her fans.

She wants to be a fighting champion. “I want to defend this thing as many times as I physically possibly can. I was a double champion in “NXT” with the Speed Championship and the NXT Championship and I feel like my reigns weren’t up to par with how I feel like I can be a champion.” Ruca wants to prove herself with this title and is open to giving opportunities to whoever is ready. She’d like to give opportunities to women in “NXT” to get title shots.

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