Carlito on WWE return, Royal Rumble, apple gimmick, winning the US Title in his debut

Carlito (Carlos Colon Jr.) is a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet for an interview and Q&A in front of a live audience at the Independent Wrestling Expo in Fort Worth, TX. Carlito talks about growing up with his famous father, Carlos Colon Sr., how he got started in wrestling, getting signed to WWE and wrestling for Ohio Valley Wrestling, winning the US Title in his debut match against John Cena, why he thinks the apple spitting gimmick came from Razor Ramon, returning at the 2021 Royal Rumble and much more!
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

Now that's cool 🍏

[@randycrawford1132]

Yes it is

[@holdencaulfield1757]

Love carlito

[@VaultBoySteve]

*spits*

[@jazayveontyus5805]

Do bray wyatt next

[@truthorwisdom]

@Chris Van Vliet you should’ve closed the interview with eating an Apple 🍏 now that would be c🍏🍏L! We can call you 🌊Chris Van COOL VLIET🌊 “He does interviews with people who want to be cool”

[@Sushant.R]

The way Carlito keeps answering straightforward. Nightmare for interviewer 😂

[@mikays7059]

That's what I was thinking too haha, so straightforward. Nothing wrong with his answers but Chris has to keep coming with questions. But this interview just shows how good Chris is as an interviewer.

[@asshemey05]

@Elismarie watching his old interviews he was more calm and relax

[@Blackfeet]

I thought that's how Carlito's always spoken in WWE.

[@green_eye_shy_guy]

Spot on! Chris has No awkward moments, the way he moves to the next topic is so natural, but then again he’s working while being a fan👍

[@Epsilonsama]

As a Puerto Rican who saw Carlito back when he started I admit he is pretty cool.

[@EddieRios203]

Facts

[@Jungletraveler00_12]

I was just reading a story about Carlito being in the crowd at AEW Dynamite in Houston. Good timing with the upload.

[@jackcrocombe2523]

That's cool amigo

[@40ozlopez49]

Saw him too thought i saw a the bad apple 🔥. Carlito is just so cool

[@izzym03]

“You look healthy!… on the outside I do” I felt that 🥺

[@somebobbysteele]

"The hair and the apples is my gimmick pretty much. That's it, that's all I got" 😂 The way he said that made laugh. Carlito seems like such a cool, down to earth dude. Amazing interview as always CVV!

[@GodyP]

All he needed

[@RuanAntunes7]

This interview was beyond cool. No apples just spitting facts

[@nathanspencer9696]

Carlito's debut was the first wrestling show I ever watched. It was absolutely amazing!

[@mikays7059]

Carlito answering these questions with rapid fire speed lol

[@mikays7059]

So straightforward and direct. Cool interview!

[@SychoSam]

Sniff sniff?

[@lowframegaming567]

Cool thing he brought up WWE being in puerto rico and he actually made an appearance.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

It is surprising that WWE didn’t bring him Back in. He had a body, can work and he has mic skills

[@patricksainclair2384]

It’s cause he wouldn’t bow down to Vince like the Colon brothers gladly did.

[@banshee24full]

@@patricksainclair2384 an he what's more money

[@captaincharismachristian]

@@patricksainclair2384Haha. Funnily enough now, Carlito is back. It seems like Hunter really remembers things from years ago like this. Vince was a manbaby Infantile joke. I’m surprised WWE even kept in business.

[@patricksainclair2384]

@@captaincharismachristian Exactly. I was saying it from the beginning. No way he ever comes back if Vince were still there. He has more pride than that.

[@captaincharismachristian]

@@patricksainclair2384 I feel like if Matt Cardona or Nic Nemeth didn’t get released or leave, they’d also get pushed around now too. Unfortunate how Vince handled everything for others too.

[@Razor5313]

I remember his family from the late 90’s, they were very popular back them. As a child, I always looked forward to seeing him and Eddie wrestle every Saturday.

[@VenVile]

Carlito is the definition of "wasn't present for his own life" lmao. He doesn't even know he had a catchphrase. Carlito was a really well-rounded wrestler. Decent strength, great ring work, athletic, solid promo skills. All he lacked at his peak, was the physique. But allaround a solid wrestler.

[@captaincharismachristian]

he’s back.

[@Deluminate]

So glad you got this one Chris, I have always been a big fan of Carlito

[@spider3029]

Facts 👍🏽🏆

[@PadraigMurtagh]

This was an hour long interview but Carlito did it at x2 speed

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

He has one of the best gimmicks in wrestling history. Spitting in people's face if they were not cool. So silly and yet so entertaining. Still a fan of this guy, hope to see him doing well in the years to come.

[@aS-df8zj]

I can absolutely feel his own Latino Heat roar under this Zen-Membrane , just awesome!

[@thedefeatedpurpose9772]

He's very talented and in great shape. He needs to be taken seriously by a serious promotion and he'll definitely deliver.

[@user-hx3yv1so2n]

he’s getting old

[@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48]

@@user-hx3yv1so2ndoesn’t mean anything look at Billy gunn

[@Housesider]

Love how down to earth he is, such a legit cool dude.

[@cristianmolina6392]

Man oh man! Thank you for this! Total surprise upload to me! I was a huge fan of Carlito back in 2005. I was 7 years old and spitting apples in my uncle and brothers faces! Thank you Chris. I marked out when I opened KZbin and saw this.

[@user-vv3uy1qz7h]

U really did that to them lol

[@KageyVision]

Carlito was one of the few characters in that era that was must see. Good to see him doing well 🍏 Great work Chris 🙌🏾

[@BusterBarnes]

Carlito was my favorite wrestler as a kid! Happy this interview got done 🙌

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

This man is so lucky to have a sit down with the best looking man in the world.

[@marchbros-bk9hp]

Yeah, I said it before and I know it’s a wild comment but broooo… I’d let him do things to me! 😅

[@shauncampbell4153]

I hope Carlito returns at the Royal Rumble next year so he can spit in the face of people who don’t want to be cool 🍏

[@pinroshan020]

Wwe let carlito down so i think not

[@captaincharismachristian]

@@pinroshan020haha.. yeah that didn’t age well.

[@captaincharismachristian]

this aged like fine wine.

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

Wow Carlito Caribbean 😎🍎🇵🇷 Looks Greater than ever in his 40s

[@eddiegainz1673]

Carlito is still a bigger star than anyone currently in WWE!!

[@cjqcresent292]

@@franklingoodwin I agree, AJ Styles was and still is a bigger star than Carlito, but that doesn't mean he isn't awesome.

[@blackmantis3130]

When you make an emotional comment

[@alikayyal9050]

This looks like a great idea to do the podcast live! glad to see you become more and more successful Chris.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Ali!

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

@@ChrisVanVliet Why didn't you ask him the more important question, as to how handsome and stunning he is and the feedback from that.

[@CavinLee]

I mean both Epico and Primo seem to still be signed and Carlito just made another return at backlash. We could have another 3 man stable and it could be pretty cool imo

[@JDZVideos]

Carlito is just so cool and Chris is working extra hard interviewing to get more story out 😆😆😆 Carlito: i'm more zen now Chris: morning routine, yoga, books..... Carlito: no

[@neewollah1266]

He looks amazing, but something tells me that there is a bit of bitterness towards the business. I may be wrong and assuming where I don't need to, but his answers were very short and some where kinda dark when it came to his mental health... again I may be looking too deep into it. As a Puertorrican that saw him grow up in his fathers promotion in PR, I think he's amazing and deserves so much more. Same with Eddie Colón (Primo).

[@steafhalvarez1989]

dude, he just prefers to work on his own. If you are Puertorrican you know he is there a lot as well as around the world

[@hithere1590]

Very cool interview. Glad to see it’s live! Carlitos is great!

[@mariohnyc]

I always got the Razor Ramone vibe (a bit toned down and up to date version) from Carlito, which was a good thing ! I think alot of fans like that type of persona, and he nailed it. Very Shakespearean as Carlito would say.

[@kessler003]

Carlito speaking so fast is giving me anxiety. lol

[@chrisatkins9195]

Top 5 Carlito matches 5. Carlito vs Shelton Benjamin vs John Morrison Vengeance 2006 4. Randy Orton vs Carlito Unforgiven 2006 3. Carlito vs Ric Flair Unforgiven 2006 2. Carlito vs HHH Unforgiven 2007 1. Carlito vs Jeff Hardy in a Ladder Match on a Raw Episode. I just realized too that Carlito has faced 3 of the 4 Evolution members at an Unforgiven PPV (minus Batista) lol. Just a random thought

[@EmmettXIV]

Honorable mention Carlito vs John Cena Debut match for Carlito, United States Championship Smackdown October 2004

[@LThaPunisha]

Carlito had some serious classics! Doesn't get the recognition he deserves for his work in-ring.

[@tomodea2253]

Really glad Carlito mentioned the Wrestlemania match vs The Miz and John Morrison! Such an underrated fued & a great match. You have to watch Miz&Morrisons double date with the Bellas, with Carlito & Primo being undercover. One of my all time favourite WWE Comedy moments. Btw, any luck on that Miz & Morrison team interview together CVV? .....Getting slightly concerned that they won't be teaming for much longer. 👀😭

[@k2mhack]

Carlito one of my favourites

[@guillermolopez1377]

Carlito was Funny as hell back in the day! Haha That Apple Spit spot was hilarious

[@thewahdventures574]

Missed Carlito. Loved watching your interviews Chris! much love from Philippines!

[@travisbss4]

I love me some Carlito I wish him nothing but the best and one more WWE run for real I want him to become a World champion he deserves it

[@ZeroTolerance92]

Awesome, any time I search for interviews with wrestlers, you always have one!

[@alkalinepunk2266]

He had pretty good matches. In his upbringing back in PR loved to see him wrestler every time he is back home

[@thegameslave2]

Hey, *cool,* a live one. Only wished it could be longer, but good stuff as always, CVV.

[@Rahulkumar-xl7uc]

A dream Match would of being Carlito vs Eddie Guerrero

[@elScorpio82]

This interview should have been longer to cover more of his wrestling history. But I do like 👍🏼 your interviews bro keep them going. Awesome 👏🏼 job as always!

[@djchino774]

This is why I subscribed. You're a great talent and an overall cool dude. I admit I almost unsubbed when gage appeared but man you even managed to make him relatable. Keep up the good work my friend 💪👏

[@ChrisBasdeo]

I remember on the 15th anniversary of RAW there was a random ladder match between Carlito and Jeff Hardy for the intercontinental title which was total carnage from the beginning. Nice little forgotten gem

[@billal131]

Now, this interview is cool!

[@VinayShivlal]

Carlito is one star that hhh should bring back.. He is kinda heel and both face

[@eMRH1202]

Ok that’s badass, your show graphic in the back!!!!!

[@JayBurris100]

I hope Carlito returns again that pop he would get from the fans would be COOL

[@pk_1]

CARLITOO MY GUY!!!! NOW THATS COOL!🌴🍏

[@houssamm3171]

Down to earth guy👍

[@rubenrobles6129]

Dope interview he honest with his answers and u can tell

[@angelicac5543]

Aw man Carlito is so awesome!

[@Tnic79]

I love your interviews

[@MatthewTardiff]

Now I got something cool to watch as I watch the replay of the Patriots game

[@spider3029]

Yeah yeah yeah- 🤣

[@animal1nstinct394]

please do interview with Stacy Keibler, Rob Conway and The Basham Bros

[@EFSTRATIOS39]

Cool interview chris!

[@jfc_whyte2944]

Awesome one!!!

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

Chris is a REALLY great interviewer.

[@billyrouse4813]

I saw Carlito's brother Eddie wrestle a bit before Carlito debuted. Eddie Colon was great, so I hoped Carlito would be. Not disappointed.

[@mikewatson5254]

“ I spit in the face of people who aren’t cool” 🍎 Chris and Carlito are cool !

[@elainekline2168]

Love the interview, great guy, nice looking. Wish WWE would have done more

[@bleedgreen4221]

VAN VILET IS DEF ONE OF THE BOYZ!!

[@josemunoz9165]

Now we need CVV in Puerto Rico

[@courtneyfuller-wp8lw]

good interview

[@Jungletraveler00_12]

Cool interview*

[@superrobz]

Chris spits in the face of people who don’t want to be cool

[@xykions2008]

I remember seeing him with the carlito wwe gimmick in PR and then he didn't have an apple I gave him one and he used it...as a 15 years old fan it was so amazing lol

[@carlosinda3553]

Interviewing Carlito? That's cool

[@niuanconquistador422]

Island time....man that's really true ...as a Pacific islander I can agree with carlito here ....island time be like chilling around not really rushing

[@jumbomacaroni]

Carlitos answers are always straight and the point, no nuance or philosophical answers, Chris was like: I want to spit on the face who give me short on answers on my interviews, not cool.

[@wwedbzguy]

For the first few months after Carlito debuted in WWE I thought it would have been cool (no pun intended) to see him feud with Eddie Guerrero. Just the idea that they both sorta come from similar backgrounds/heritage made me think they would have had a good feud/match together, but unfortunately it never happened.

[@Shawnredfield98]

Bori! 🇵🇷 My guy Carlito! Underated. Hope to see him more.

[@banshee24full]

Go to he's houses here in Houston he lives in spring

[@DominiqueTLR]

Being a Kansas City native, I cheered hard when Carlito said his team is the Chiefs

[@iamawesome219]

We need more stories about Carlitos Cabana!

[@garyhen1707]

Very cool shirt brother.....never forget shad Gaspard.

[@stephencatchdudeknight4623]

5 star wrestling man, 5 star wrestling for definitely a great experience also when are we getting Jay Lethal interview part 2?!!!

[@-xGenesis]

I love that Carlito is a Chiefs fan!

[@samaljahmi]

Carlito is awesome

[@BookMultimedia]

MY BOY CARLITO!!!

[@bakadeshi1456]

That's cool!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

🍎

[@Eldesemplead0]

Omg Chris, you are the GOAT 🐐 for the interview. Being honest audio sucks.

[@GG-vf8ft]

This is cool.

[@chrisatkins9195]

I know Carlito was on Smackdown at the time but it would have been cool (no pun) if they did a trade off for one night only and have Carlito compete at New Years Revolution in his home turf in Puerto Rico in 2005. Dude would have gotten a HUGE pop

[@jmoralesjm415]

Now that's cool

[@andrewtaylor7981]

You would of thought the production team would of tested the mic's before the convention to see if they both work fine lol. But regardless still a very cool interview. (pun intended lol)

[@joshuacallanan7107]

Wish Carlito had another stint with WWE pardon the pun but it would be 'cool' 🍎🍏 was so cool seeing him at the rumble and raw

[@royshaheer]

Carlo to the cool!

[@ryansolis9905]

Was this interview in Houston

[@Futbol.AMCR7]

As a Mexican Seeing Carlito Back In The Day He Was Cool

[@TheButTickler]

Wow, i never realized how huge Carlito's arms are!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

He's a beast!

[@keepingitrealawesome]

Carlito was always cool I just wish they would’ve given him the world title once while he was in wwe

[@abrealgaming5649]

Everything was shad still hits home for me

[@victorramos287]

You better be cool now Carlito is back 😎

[@zekigpr]

Carlito on AEW, defeating Omega or Miro.... in his first match!!!!... in an open challenge championship match. That would be Cool!!

[@CristianGomez-rl5vb]

I feel like the audio on the mic was a bit too loud

[@chaseadams8113]

" youll be talking more than me anyway" Chris didn't know that he'd never been more wrong

[@abhinav_dutta]

Carlito still keeping it Caribbean Cool.

[@kylesantos8190]

The Lazy One... Carlito, Caribbean, Cool! 🍏

[@TimHendrickson]

I would love to see him and Mei Suruga brought into AEW to form a tag team of the Big Apples. Or a full stable of him, Yuna Mizumori, Mei Suruga, Pineapple Pete, and Orange Cassidy.

[@velvetplatz1024]

So you want them to be called "The Whole Fruit Basket"

[@TimHendrickson]

@@velvetplatz1024 I was thinking Fruit Stand.

[@velvetplatz1024]

@@TimHendrickson That works too!