Santos Escobar has returned to in-ring competition for the first time since his release from WWE, now performing under the name Romeo Malverde. He teamed with Blue Demon Jr. against Magno and Steven Juarez on Sunday, September 27, at the 5th International Lucha Libre Festival in Ciudad Juarez, according to Wrestling News, Ringside News, Wrestling Headlines and Fightful.
The match marked Malverde’s first appearance since March 14, when he last competed for AAA, per Wrestling Headlines. Fightful reported that Malverde was released from his WWE contract in April and subsequently suffered a tricep injury, which required surgery, followed by a second surgery to address an ulnar issue. Ringside News similarly noted that Malverde spent months recovering from two surgeries before stepping back into the ring.
Sunday’s tag match against Magno and Steven Juarez alongside Blue Demon Jr. represents Malverde’s official return to the ring under his new name and identity, as described by Wrestling Headlines. The outlets did not report a match outcome or details on Malverde’s next scheduled appearance.
Sources
- Wrestling News: Santos Escobar Wrestles First Match Since WWE Departure
- Ringside News: Santos Escobar Wrestles First Match Since WWE Release
- Wrestling Headlines: Santos Escobar Returns For First Time Since WWE Release, Debuts His New Name & Identity
- Fightful: Romeo Malverde Returns To The Ring For First Match Since WWE Exit
