Carlito has spent plenty of time wrestling in the United Kingdom, but there’s one thing about the country he just can’t get behind — the food. The former WWE Superstar didn’t hold back when discussing British cuisine, claiming the stereotype about it being bland is absolutely true.
During an appearance on the Hitting the Turnbuckle Podcast, Carlito discussed his recent wrestling appearances in the UK, including shows in Wales and England. While he had nothing but good things to say about the British wrestling scene and the places he’s visited, the conversation took a hilarious turn when he was asked whether he’d tried any traditional British food. Carlito wasted absolutely no time making his feelings known, telling the interviewer that British food simply doesn’t have enough flavor for his liking.
“Yes. I I I hate to say it, but the stereotype is true. Your food Your food is not that great. It’s not that I just think it’s just bland. It’s not that seasoned, I think.”
He wasn’t trying to say British food was completely terrible, but he made it clear that it wasn’t exactly winning him over either. After sampling several dishes during his trips, Carlito admitted that nothing particularly impressed him.
“I’ve I’ve tried a couple things and I was like it’s it’s all right. It’s not terrible. It’s just not not that the the finest cuisine I’ve had.”
The interviewer wasn’t about to let Carlito write off an entire country’s food without a fight. He suggested that Carlito try traditional pie and mash, complete with parsley sauce and chili vinegar, before recommending the popular British bakery chain Greggs. Carlito admitted that he hadn’t tried Greggs yet but was willing to give it a shot during his next visit. However, there was one restaurant he already knew he could count on whenever he traveled to the UK — Nando’s. The former Intercontinental Champion made it clear that he’s a huge fan of the Portuguese-style chicken chain, even stopping to ask about the restaurant’s origins.
“Big big Nando’s fan. But that that’s uh What’s that? Portuguese or Brazilian?”
Once the interviewer confirmed its Portuguese roots, Carlito explained that Nando’s has become one of his regular stops whenever he’s working in the country.
“Love me some Nando’s. Yeah, every time I go over there I I have me some Nando’s.”
He even admitted that visiting the restaurant has practically become a requirement whenever he makes the trip overseas.
“I make sure I was get one Nando session in when I go.”
Carlito has continued making independent wrestling appearances since his WWE departure, and his recent UK visits are part of that schedule. As Ringside News previously covered, Carlito recently addressed his wrestling future and made it clear that he’s enjoying life outside WWE without feeling any pressure to sign another major contract.
For someone who’s spent years traveling around the world as a professional wrestler, Carlito has certainly had plenty of opportunities to try different cuisines. Unfortunately for British food lovers, their country’s cooking doesn’t appear to be anywhere near the top of his list.
Carlito might love performing for British wrestling fans, but he’s clearly not planning to become a spokesman for traditional British cooking anytime soon. The good news for him is that Nando’s isn’t going anywhere, and it sounds like that’s all he really needs to survive another UK tour.
Do you agree with Carlito that British food is bland and lacks seasoning, or does he just need someone to show him where to find a proper meal? Let us know your thoughts and feedback in the comments below.
