Santos Escobar Nears WWE Free Agency

Reports say Santos Escobar’s WWE contract is expiring imminently (at midnight) and he is expected to become a free agent unless a last‑minute deal is reached. WWE reportedly made offers to retain him—PWInsider said one included a raise—but multiple outlets report Escobar declined because he wanted a clear plan for how he would be used rather than turning down money. Sources say it’s unclear whether substantive extension talks took place and he has not signed a new deal as of the reports. His 2025 usage was sparse but included a few SmackDown matches, a Royal Rumble spot, Worlds Collide and some live‑event appearances. If he reaches free agency he is expected to draw significant interest given his prior success in CMLL, AAA and Lucha Underground, and his potential departure raises questions about the future of Legado Del Fantasma and stablemates like Los Garza.