Santos Escobar Near WWE Exit as Contract Expires

Santos Escobar, the leader of Legado Del Fantasma and a former NXT Cruiserweight Champion, appears to be nearing the end of his time with WWE as his contract is set to expire soon and no new deal has been confirmed. The veteran performer has been absent from WWE television for months, has made cryptic social media posts in recent weeks, and has not been used regularly in 2025, prompting questions about his future with the company.

WWE and industry contacts say discussions about a contract extension have taken place but no agreement has been finalized. Company sources indicated there is currently no clear sign that Escobar will remain with WWE beyond his current contract. Escobar’s last reported in-ring appearances were at WWE Supershow live events in Mexico earlier this year, and he has had only a handful of televised matches and live-event bookings during 2025.

Escobar, who performed for years in Mexico and on the U.S. independent scene under the name El Hijo del Fantasma and as King Cuerno in Lucha Underground, signed with WWE in 2019. He unmasked in NXT, became the centerpiece of the NXT cruiserweight division, and led Legado Del Fantasma while holding the NXT Cruiserweight...