WWE Edits Controversial Carlito Comment from Raw Replay Following Backlash

One Big Thing

WWE has removed Carlito’s controversial comment about learning Chinese from the October 21 Raw episode on WWE Network and Peacock following immediate online criticism.

Key Details

• Carlito made an unscripted comment about “learning Chinese” after IYO SKY and Kairi Sane spoke Japanese in a backstage segment
• WWE immediately removed the comment from social media clips after the live broadcast
• The Network/Peacock version now shows a zoomed-in shot of Adam Pearce during the moment
• Audio of the comment has been completely edited out

The Segment

The original scene showed:

• Carlito approaching Adam Pearce about a title shot for Dominik Mysterio
• IYO SKY and Kairi Sane leaving Pearce’s office after speaking Japanese
• Carlito making the inappropriate comment about learning Chinese

Why It Matters

• Shows WWE’s quick response to potentially offensive content
• Reflects growing awareness of cultural sensitivity in professional wrestling
• Demonstrates WWE’s commitment to maintaining appropriate content standards across all platforms

The Impact

• Carlito has not appeared on WWE Raw since the incident
• The edit preserves the story continuity while removing the controversial element
• Sets a precedent for handling similar situations in future broadcasts

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