Wed Oct 08 16:40:00 UTC 2025: **WWE’s Santos Escobar Reportedly Set to Depart, Fueling AEW Speculation**
**[City, State] –** A prominent WWE star, Santos Escobar, is reportedly on his way out of the company, setting off a wave of speculation about his next move. According to recent reports, Escobar, formerly known as El Hijo del Fantasma, has declined the company’s latest contract offer and is expected to become a free agent imminently.
Escobar, who joined WWE in 2019 after a successful career in CMLL, Lucha Libre AAA, Impact Wrestling, and others, initially found success in NXT as the leader of Legado Del Fantasma. The faction later moved to the main roster and briefly aligned with Rey Mysterio to revive the Latino World Order. However, Escobar turned heel, reforming Legado Del Fantasma with Elektra Lopez, Angel Garza, and Humberto Carrillo. While he was a regular presence on television last year, his appearances have become less frequent recently.
News of Escobar’s impending departure has ignited fan discussions online, particularly regarding a potential move to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Many fans expressed excitement at the prospect of Escobar joining AEW, with some suggesting he could become the newest member of the Don Callis Family or even debut this week on AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday. Others have speculated about a possible return to CMLL.
This news follows the recent AEW return of Andrade El Idolo, a former WWE rival of Escobar’s, who joined the Don Callis Family on AEW Dynamite’s Six Year Anniversary show. Whether Escobar will follow a similar path and potentially reignite old rivalries remains to be seen. The wrestling world awaits Escobar’s next chapter with keen interest.
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