Santos Escobar might be closing the book on his WWE career, as the former NXT Cruiserweight Champions WWE contract is up very soon, and theres no clear sign hell be sticking around.
Escobars absence from WWE television hasnt gone unnoticed. Hes been off TV for months and hasnt wrestled on a televised show since February. His last in-ring appearance was at a WWE Supershow in Mexicofar from the spotlight he once held. Adding fuel to the fire, hes posted cryptic messages on social media, prompting concern among fans.
Sources told Fightful Select that while an extension may have been discussed, nothing has been confirmed.
Escobar joined WWE in 2019 and quickly rose to prominence in NXT as the unmasked leader of Legado Del Fantasma. Before that, he wrestled across CMLL, AAA, TNA/IMPACT, and as King Cuerno in Lucha Underground. Hes long been considered one of the most versatile and charismatic luchadores to make the jump to the U.S. market.
After transitioning to the main roster, Escobar found himself paired with Rey Mysterio as part of the Latino World Order, only to turn heel and reassemble Legado Del Fantasma. But with creative direction stalling and the factions momentum slowing down, Escobar quietly vanished from programming.
If this really is the end for Santos Escobar in WWE, the wrestling world is wide open. A return to CMLLor a run in AEWis very much on the table. Wherever he lands, he wont be short on options.
Are you surprised to see Santos Escobar potentially exit WWE? And where do you think he should go nextMexico or AEW? Let us know what you think in the comments.
