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SmackDown Star Eyed as Potential Replacement for Carlito in Match Against Santos Escobar at WWE Survivor Series WarGames

Published Nov 24, 2023 | 7:49 PM EST

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Carlito was expected to face Santos Escobar at Survivor Series in a singles match to avenge Escobar’s betrayal of Rey Mysterio. But, it looks like WWE has a change in plans and an upcoming WWE superstar will replace the veteran at Survivor Series.

Carlito to be replaced for match against Santos Escobar

WrestleVotes tweeted on X on November 24th revealing a major update for the upcoming SmackDown episode. The tweet read, “Hearing rumblings that one of tomorrow’s Survivor Series matches will be changed tonight. Chatter of Dragon Lee replacing Carlito vs Santos Escobar after an injury angle.


It is not known why Carlito is being replaced for the match but as per rumors, a kayfabe injury will be shown to include Dragon Lee. Interestingly, Dragon made his main roster debut against Dominik Mysterio on 25th September and now he may fight to avenge Rey Mysterio. 

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