Top star could be heading to AEW following WWE exit - Reports

WWE, under TKO's ownership and Triple H's creative leadership, has seen drastic changes, which have indirectly affected the audience. Recently, a report suggests that a top name could be heading to AEW.

A while back, it was reported that Santos Escobar's contract had ended, and he rejected the new offer with a higher salary due to creative dissatisfaction. The 41-year-old star is now a free agent in the industry, and Escobar can sign with the promotion of his choosing whenever he wants.

According to Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Radio (WOR), the insider stated that the company expected him to leave for a while, which is why they moved him away from Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo on the weekly product. Moreover, the insider provided an insight into Escobar's future.

The report further added that the insider knows people from the promotion who believe Santos Escobar could be heading to AEW, as some expect the move. Earlier this month, Andrade El Idolo appeared on All Elite Wrestling, and there's a possibility that Escobar could also head to Tony Khan's promotion in the coming weeks.

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Santos Escobar never won a title on WWE's main roster

In 2019, Santos Escobar signed with WWE and started his journey under Vince McMahon's regime. He made his debut a few months later under a mask and eventually became Santos Escobar after he won the Cruiserweight Champion and created Legado Del Fantasma. After holding the belt for over 300 days, he lost it to Kushida and spent his time in the mid-card division.

In 2022, he was moved to WWE's main roster and joined WWE SmackDown alongside Legado Del Fantasma with Zelina Vega as a new member. Later, he helped Rey Mysterio review the Latino World Order with his group during WrestleMania 39 weekend.

In 2023, he came close to the United States Championship, but never won the title. In November 2023, he turned on Rey Mysterio, left the Latino World Order, and reformed Legado Del Fantasma on the main roster with new members and a returning Elektra Lopez.

He remained the leader of Legado Del Fantasma and pushed Angel and Berto to win the AAA World Tag Team Championship. Escobar's run with the promotion came to an end recently, and he never won a title on WWE's main roster before his exit from the company.