Summary
WWE wrestler Santos Escobar is now a free agent after his contract with WWE ended on October 7. Despite being offered a higher salary, he decided not to stay with WWE due to creative differences. Escobar hasn't wrestled much this year and can now join any wrestling promotion he chooses.
Key Facts
- Santos Escobar's contract with WWE expired on October 7.
- Efforts by WWE to re-sign him were declined.
- Escobar's decision to leave was due to creative dissatisfaction, not financial reasons.
- He has only participated in seven matches this year, including some in Mexico.
- Escobar was initially known as El Hijo del Fantasma and signed with WWE in 2019.
- He was part of the NXT brand and became the NXT Cruiserweight Champion in 2020.
- Escobar has not publicly commented on his departure yet.
- He is now free to sign with any wrestling company.