Santos Escobar Injured, Surgery Required

Posted by admin on March 18th, 2026

Santos Escobar is reportedly set to undergo surgery following an injury that worsened in recent weeks.

The AAA and WWE star competed in the Rey de Reyes tournament final just days ago, sharing the ring with El Grande Americano II and La Parka. Despite the high-profile match, a new report indicates that Escobar was already dealing with a significant injury going into the bout.

Santos Escobar Injured, Surgery Required

According to Fightful Select, Escobar worked through the injury during the AAA Rey de Reyes final, but the condition worsened as a result of the match. It has now been confirmed that he suffered a torn tricep and will require surgery.

The report states that the injury originally occurred a couple of months ago during an NXT house show tour. Escobar was said to have been working with Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. over Royal Rumble weekend when the issue first happened. At the time, there was concern about the injury, but it was not initially believed to be a torn tricep.

Further evaluation later confirmed the severity of the damage. Escobar is now scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The injury situation also impacts his recent storyline activity. During the Rey de Reyes final, Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. interfered in the match, costing Escobar the victory and continuing their on-screen feud. However, with surgery now confirmed, those plans are expected to be put on hold.

Escobar’s absence will likely affect both WWE and AAA programming in the coming weeks, as he had been featured across multiple storylines. Recovery timelines for a torn tricep can vary, but the injury typically requires several months of rehabilitation before a return to in-ring action.

For now, Escobar’s focus will shift to surgery and recovery, as he looks to return to action once fully cleared.