WWE Star Undergoes Another Name Change

Published: Feb 3, 2024 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Feb 3, 2024 by Sanchez Taylor

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WWE has once again officially changed the ring name of a SmackDown star, with the WWE roster page updated to reflect this change.

Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo re-joined the SmackDown roster after aligning themselves with Santos Escobar on the December 22 edition of SmackDown.

The duo, who had only gained their last names back during their NXT stint, dropped their second names upon moving back to the main roster, with the two stars referred to as Angel and Humberto.

WWE has shortened Humberto’s name even more, with WWE.com now listing him as “Berto”.

Berto’s WWE profile now reads:

High-flying sensation Berto strikes like a bolt of lightning — the exact moment of impact is often too quick to see, but the devastation left in its wake is impossible to ignore.

A scion of lucha libre’s famed Garza family dynasty, Berto has been around wrestling rings his entire life. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and uncles, Berto began competing in his native Mexico while still a teenager. With an awe-inspiring collection of aerial attacks to his name, the speedster soon found success at home and abroad, most notably on tours in Japan, before being recruited into the WWE Performance Center in 2018.

Berto made an indelible impression on the WWE Universe after joining the rosters of NXT and 205 Live. On Raw, Berto made an immediate impact by mixing it up with the likes of Seth Rollins and AJ Styles. And after Berto formed a partnership with his cousin Angel, the tandem was chosen by Raw in the 2023 WWE Draft.

Boasting cat-like agility and the surefootedness of a tightrope artist, Humberto has carved out one highlight-reel moment after another. Still in his mid-20s, Berto will be a Superstar to watch for years to come.

Berto was in action on Friday’s (February 2) edition of SmackDown, teaming with Angel in a fourway bout to determine one of the teams that will compete in a WWE Tag Team Title #1 contenders match.

This show featured a major update on the main event of WrestleMania 40, which you can read more about right here.

#WWE have made the curious decision to change the name of #SmackDown📷 star Humberto once again.

According to WWE's roster page the Legado Del Fantasma member will now be known as: 'Berto'.

Check out Berto's updated bio below:

High-flying sensation Berto strikes like a… pic.twitter.com/piLl7H7EQV

— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) February 3, 2024

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