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Santos Escobar Explains Why He Didn’t Go Back to El Hijo del Fantasma Name After WWE Release

JULY 25, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

When Santos Escobar revealed Romeo Malverde as the next chapter of his career, plenty of fans had the same reaction: why not just go back to El Hijo del Fantasma? Now, the former WWE star has finally answered that question. Speaking with Soto619 Wrestling, Escobar said choosing Romeo Malverde wasn’t about leaving El Hijo del ... Read more

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