Summary
Santos Escobar returned to the wrestling world with a surprise appearance on AAA's first broadcast in Latin America on FOX. He made his comeback on January 17 by confronting El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. The return follows uncertainty around his WWE contract and future plans.
Key Facts
- Santos Escobar made a surprise return during AAA’s debut on FOX in Latin America.
- He appeared on January 17 and confronted AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.
- Escobar was masked as Fantasma before revealing his identity.
- He commented on the lack of interest shown during his six-month absence, indicating he now controls his career path.
- Reports in October 2025 mentioned his WWE contract had expired, but he quietly signed a new deal later.
- Escobar's last match was in July 2025 at a WWE house show in Mexico City.
- There is speculation about his involvement in WWE’s upcoming events, like the "Royal Rumble" on January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- His return could have a significant impact on WWE's SmackDown roster.
