As previously reported, Santos Escobar has been dealing with a torn tricep injury since this past January that was made worse following him competing at this past Saturday’s AAA Rey de Reyes 2026 event in Puebla, Mexico. Escobar is currently scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday to repair his arm.
On Wednesday, March 18th,2026 Lucha Libre AAA released a new digital exclusive backstage video featuring Escobar clutching his arm and providing an update on his injury stating that he will be out of action for several months.
“The reason I came to AAA, Wagner, is to show you what real Lucha Libre is. And to prove that you’re not on my level. And that your mask is not the most beautiful in Mexican Lucha Libre. What you did today is unforgivable. The medical reports says I’ll be out for months…months. This is what I do to provide for my family, my legacy, and you messed with it.
When I come back, because you better believe I’m coming back. I’m not just coming back for that title. This time, I’m coming back for what you value most, what you say is the most beautiful thing in Mexican Lucha Libre. Be careful what you wish for.”
