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Santos Escobar Absent from WWE TV After Re-Signing

Published 10 January 2026

Santos Escobar, the former leader of WWE's Legado Del Fantasma, has remained off television screens since quietly re-signing with the company in November, prompting increased speculation about his next move in professional wrestling.

Escobar's previous contract expired in October, leading to his profile briefly appearing in the WWE Alumni section on the official website, a move that initially signaled his departure. Reports soon emerged that he had inked a new deal, contingent on the company developing a creative storyline for him. Despite the agreement, he has not appeared on any WWE programming, live events, or premium live events across brands, including potential crossovers with Mexico's AAA promotion. His most recent in-ring action came on July 27 at a WWE house show in Mexico City, where he teamed with Angel and Berto in a losing effort against Mr. Iguana, Pagano, and Psycho Clown.

Adding to the intrigue, Escobar recently shared a photo on X, formerly Twitter, wearing the luchador mask he sported after his initial exit. The image, posted over the weekend, carried the caption "Waiting, Patiently," fueling fan theories about an impending comeback. According to the Wrestling...

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