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Former WWE Champion May be Returning Soon: Report

Former WWE Champion May be Returning Soon: Report

Summary

Santos Escobar, a former WWE champion, is expected to return to WWE television at the next Monday Night Raw in Anaheim, California. After briefly becoming a free agent, Escobar signed a new contract with WWE following creative adjustments and a larger offer.

Key Facts

  • Santos Escobar plans to return to WWE on Monday Night Raw in Anaheim on October 27.
  • Escobar's original WWE contract ended on October 7, making him a free agent.
  • He had concerns about his creative direction in WWE and considered offers from other promotions.
  • WWE addressed Escobar’s creative concerns and offered him a more significant deal.
  • Escobar accepted the new contract with WWE within a day of becoming a free agent.
  • Before his return, he had not been seen on WWE television since February.
  • Santos Escobar is known for his roles as El Hijo del Fantasma in Mexico and King Cuerno in Lucha Underground.
  • His return comes as the WWE landscape is shifting due to a vacant World Heavyweight Championship and new alliances.

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