Santos Escobar Breaks Silence With Cryptic Message Amid WWE Return Rumors

Santos Escobar may be closer than ever to a WWE return—but he’s keeping fans guessing with a cryptic message that has social media talking.

Back in early October, Escobar was quietly removed from WWE’s active roster page and placed in the alumni section, signaling what many believed was the end of his run with the company. At the time, reports confirmed that his contract had expired and he was officially out.

But the situation quickly flipped. It was later revealed that Escobar had signed a new deal with WWE not long after his brief stint as a free agent. The new contract was reportedly a major money offer, and it came with some substantial creative plans attached.

Despite all that, Escobar hasn’t returned to WWE television since. He was reportedly backstage for at least one episode, but no on-screen appearance has materialized—yet. Throughout his absence, the former Legado del Fantasma leader has kept mostly quiet. That changed today when Escobar posted a short but pointed message on social media.

“Waiting, Patiently.”

What makes the post even more intriguing is the image he shared alongside it: a masked photo of himself from his El Hijo del Fantasma days—his persona prior to signing with WWE NXT in 2019. The post has fans speculating whether a masked return could be in the cards, or if Escobar is simply reflecting on his roots before stepping back into the spotlight.

During his time away from TV, Escobar hasn’t gone dormant. He’s been sharpening his skills, training multiple times at Ace Steel’s Harley Race Foundation of Professional Wrestling school.

With a big-money WWE deal locked in and creative plans reportedly waiting, Escobar’s quiet patience might not last much longer.

Do you want to see Santos Escobar return with his original masked persona? What storyline would you book for him next? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’re listening.