Note On Former WWE Talents Backstage At ROH Tapings

ROH held its latest TV taping session on Monday, and a few former WWE talents were reportedly backstage at the taping. As noted, the multi-episode taping took place in Jacksonville and featured a number of matches being taped. According to Fightful Select, Carlito and Bobby Steveson were both backstage at the tapings.

In Carlito’s case, he was strictly visiting as Epico and Primo were working the show. Carlito has never appeared on AEW or ROH TV. Carlito exited WWE in June of 2025 when his contract was not renewed; he had been a member of the Judgment Day during his most recent run.

As for Steveson — better known as Damon Kemp from NXT — it was claimed that he was going to work the show, though he didn’t end up wrestling on the taping. Kemp’s contract was also not renewed and he exited WWE in July of 2024. He has only worked two matches on the independent scene since he exited WWE, both for Wrestle Against Hunger in November of last year.