On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, the mystery behind Dragon Lee’s attacker was unveiled, revealing Carlito as the culprit. Former WWE manager Dutch Mantell shared his thoughts on Carlito’s surprising heel turn, particularly highlighting the comedic elements of the segment.
During a review on Smack Talk, Dutch Mantell expressed his enjoyment of Carlito’s performance during the angle. He found Carlito’s reactions and demeanor quite entertaining, especially when Carlito acted innocent before ultimately shoving Dragon Lee into Rey Mysterio and making his escape.
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Dutch Mantell Reacts to Carlito’s Heel Turn on WWE SmackDown
“I kind of liked it,” Mantell remarked.
“Now, you have to have liked Carlito’s face when he saw it; he threw him over there (at Rey Mysterio), and then he took off (laughs). That was good.”
Carlito’s heel turn was a significant development in the ongoing storyline involving LWO and Legado Del Fantasma, adding a new layer of complexity and intrigue to the feud. This character change opens up opportunities for fresh angles and matches on SmackDown, as the rivalry between the factions takes an unexpected twist.
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Fans can anticipate exciting developments and confrontations in the coming weeks as Carlito embraces his new role as a heel and further intensifies the conflict between LWO and Legado Del Fantasma.