Romeo Malverde Returns To The Ring For First Match Since WWE Exit - Fightful

Romeo Malverde Returns To The Ring For First Match Since WWE Exit - Fightful

Romeo Malverde (formerly known as Santos Escobar) has returned to the ring for his first match since March of this year. Back in April of this year, Malverde was released from his contract with WWE, and soon after suffered a tricep injury in March and underwent surgery, but underwent a second surgery on an ulnar…

Santos Escobar Returns To The Ring Under New Name

Former WWE star Santos Escobar has returned to in-ring competition after spending several months on the sidelines. Escobar, who is now performing under the name Romeo Malverde, wrestled Sunday night at the 5th International Lucha Libre Festival in Ciudad Juarez. Malverde teamed with Blue Demon Jr. against Magno and Steven Juarez, marking his first match […]

Ex-WWE Star Returns To In-Ring Action for the First Time Since Release

Former WWE star Santos Escobar has returned to in-ring action for the first time since his departure from the company. Escobar was released by WWE on April 24, shortly after undergoing his second surgery. He had previously re-signed with the company in October 2025 after briefly becoming a free agent. The former Legado del Fantasma […]

Santos Escobar Returns For First Time Since WWE Release, Debuts His New Name & Identity

Romeo Malverde, formerly known to WWE fans as Santos Escobar, is officially back in the ring. Malverde returned to action on September 27 at the 5th International Lucha Libre Festival in Ciudad Juarez, teaming with Blue Demon Jr. against Magno and Steven Juarez. The match marked Malverde’s first since competing for AAA on March 14. […]

Santos Escobar Wrestles First Match Since WWE Departure

After being out of action for several months, Santos Escobar is back in the ring. The former WWE star is now going by Romeo Malverde. He returned to in-ring action on Sunday night when he teamed with Blue Demon Jr. against Magno & Steven Juarez at the 5th International Lucha Libre Festival in Ciudad Juarez. […]