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Romeo Malverde (Santos Escobar) Explains Meaning Behind New Ring Name

AUGUST 26, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

The former Santos Escobar explains his new ring name. Back in July, the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion revealed Romero Malverde as his new ring name on social media. This came as a surprise to some fans that were expecting him to revert to the El Hijo del Fantasma character. Speaking with Denise Salcedo for a … The post Romeo Malverde (Santos Escobar) Explains Meaning Behind New Ring Name appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News.

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