Santos Escobar Signs New WWE Contract After Departure Speculation

Orlando, FL — Santos Escobar is back in the WWE fold after a surprising turn of events. Just one day after his previous contract officially expired at midnight on October 7, Escobar has signed a new deal with the wrestling company.

This news follows a week filled with speculation suggesting Escobar might leave WWE for rival promotion AEW. Reports had indicated that he rejected multiple offers from WWE before ultimately reaching an agreement late Tuesday, which included a significantly larger financial offer than previous proposals. This change of heart comes after WWE management took Escobar’s creative concerns into account during urgent negotiations.

Before the contract discussions, insiders had pointed to a potential AEW signing, especially in light of the recent return of Andrade, Escobar’s former WWE colleague. Wrestling experts Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussed Escobar’s situation, highlighting that WWE had been preparing for his exit and separating him from his stablemates Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo as a cautionary strategy.

“Unless he signed at the last minute, he is done. They’ve been expecting him to leave for some time,” Meltzer stated. “I do know multiple people there who expect him to go to AEW.”

Despite these speculations, Escobar’s return to WWE marks a significant development for the company, where he had been a top performer since signing in 2019. He previously enjoyed a dominant reign as NXT Cruiserweight Champion and led the popular Legado Del Fantasma faction. As of now, there is uncertainty around how he will be reintroduced on WWE television, particularly as his former stablemates are not currently scheduled for matches at the impending Crown Jewel event.

Escobar’s new agreement with WWE brings an end to the speculation about his wrestling future. Fans are eager to see how this decision will affect upcoming storylines and matchups.