While Santos Escobar occasionally appeared on AAA programming during his time with WWE, the recently resigned Escobar’s absence from traditional WWE programming for several months has left many fans confused as to his current WWE status. Fightful Select attempted to set the record straight with a recent report, but it appears that, while Escobar is still in WWE, he is not expected to return to WWE’s main broadcasts anytime soon.
Confusion over Escobar’s WWE status surfaced in wrestling news headlines after false reports surfaced about Escobar’s appearance on a WWE alumni page, thereby suggesting that Escobar had left the company. However, WWE confirmed that Escobar will remain with the company, Fightful reports. In fact, when Escobar’s WWE contract expired in October 2025, he was moved to the alumni section and apparently never returned to their active roster page when he resigned from the company shortly after.
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As for Escobar’s occasional appearances in AAA, the former LWO member and Legado Del Fantasma leader is still expected to remain in AAA. However, Escobar doesn’t seem interested in his current WWE status. Sources say Escobar “wish he was better utilized and really utilized,” and one AAA talent called Escobar’s recent performance at 2026 Rey de Reyes AAA a “lethargic performance.”
Escobar was reportedly ready to leave WWE when his contract expired in 2025, but WWE “did the big thing” and resign the former WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Reports suggest that Escobar’s WWE contract is no small matter, either, and considering the amount of money Escobar is expected to receive, it would be “irresponsible” for WWE to not have him appear on weekly shows and premium live events. Despite this, Escobar continued to serve as a backup on WWE programming, with neither party offering any explanation for his absence.
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