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WWE Superstar Reportedly Set to Undergo Surgery

WWE Superstar Reportedly Set to Undergo Surgery

Summary

WWE wrestler Santos Escobar is set to undergo surgery for a torn tricep. He was injured earlier in the year but continued to perform in several wrestling events despite the injury.

Key Facts

  • Santos Escobar has a torn tricep and will have surgery on March 19.
  • The injury happened during an NXT show around the time of the Royal Rumble in late January.
  • Escobar kept wrestling even with the injury, which worsened over time.
  • He participated in AAA's Rey de Reyes tournament finals, where he was eliminated.
  • El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. attacked Escobar during the tournament final.
  • Escobar recently re-signed with WWE after nearly leaving when his contract ended.
  • A typical recovery for a torn tricep surgery takes several months, meaning he will not participate in wrestling for a while.

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