Salvador Lutteroth has spoken publicly about El Hijo del Santo’s 2006 departure from CMLL, more than a decade and a half after the legendary luchador walked away from the promotion where he had been a regular fixture since 1995.
Speaking on Mascara Y Cabellera – El Podcast, with translation provided by Luis Pulido, Lutteroth characterized Santo’s exit as a matter of individual choice rather than a dispute. “I think these are decisions each person makes for themselves. You choose the path you’re going to take,” Lutteroth said, according to the translated comments.
El Hijo del Santo, one of lucha libre’s most recognizable names as the masked son of the legendary Santo, spent over a decade working CMLL’s regular schedule before his 2006 split from the company. The circumstances surrounding that departure have remained a point of interest among lucha libre fans for years, and Lutteroth’s comments offer a rare on-record perspective from CMLL’s side without delving into specific details of what prompted the split.
No further details on the nature of Santo’s decision, any contractual factors, or subsequent discussions between the two parties were disclosed in the available remarks.
