It looks like Santos Escobar is set to make his return to WWE programming tonight on Monday Night Raw.
Bodyslam.net has confirmed that Escobar is scheduled to appear at the October 27, 2025, event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This marks his first on-screen appearance since briefly becoming a free agent earlier this month before ultimately re-signing with the company.
Escobar’s return follows a whirlwind period regarding his contract status. His previous deal expired in early October, leading to his profile being moved to the WWE.com alumni section and widespread belief that he had departed the company. However, just days later, reports emerged that Escobar and WWE had reached a new agreement after the company presented him with a time-sensitive “exploding offer.” Escobar chose to accept the deal and remain with WWE.
The decision to stay reportedly came after WWE addressed creative concerns and offered significantly improved financial terms compared to previous proposals. His re-signing also reportedly led to the cancellation of plans outside WWE, including a rumored AAA Mega Championship victory that was supposedly in the works during his brief free agency window.
WWE securing his return effectively kept him from pursuing opportunities elsewhere.
What’s The Plan?
It remains unclear exactly what role Escobar will play on tonight’s Raw—whether he will compete in a match, cut a promo, or make a dramatic entrance during another segment. However, his confirmed presence adds another layer of intrigue to what is expected to be a significant episode of the show. WWE placing him on Raw immediately after locking him into a new deal suggests they intend to utilize him prominently moving forward.
Tonight’s episode of Raw is building towards Saturday Night’s Main Event. The World Heavyweight Championship picture remains a focal point following Seth Rollins’ injury, with CM Punk and Jey Uso set to battle for the vacant title at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Additionally, the fallout continues from The Vision’s betrayal of Rollins, with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed now aligned with Paul Heyman. Where Santos Escobar fits into this landscape remains to be seen.
