Santos Escobar’s Legendary Father Makes WWE Appearance

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El Fantasma, The legendary father of Santos Escobar, made an appearance during the October 30 WWE live event in Mexico City.

El Fantasma accompanied Escobar to the ring for his match against Dolph Ziggler. WWE has shared a video of El Fantasma embracing his son with the caption ‘Familia’

Santos Escobar has paid homage to his legendary father throughout his wrestling career, previously competing under the name ‘El Hijo Del Fantasma’ which translates to son of El Fantasma. Escobar currently leads the Legado Del Fantasma faction, with Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde and Zelina Vega.

Del Toro & Wilde were notably in action at the taping against Angel & Humberto of Los Lotharios.

The house show opened with a 10-bell salute in memory of Humberto Garza, the grandfather of cousins Angel and Humberto.

Here’s what went down at the event (via Wrestling Bodyslam):

• 10-bell salute in memory of Humberto Garza
• Bianca Belair defeated Bayley w/ Dakota Kai & IYO SKY. – RAW Women’s Championship
• Santos Escobar w/ El Fantasma defeated Dolph Ziggler
• Nikki Cross defeated Dana Brooke – WWE 24/7 Championship (Tamina Snuka won the title before Dana Brooke won it back and left)
• Kevin Owens & Johnny Gargano defeated Chad Gable & Otis
• Los Lotharios defeated Legado Del Fantasma
• Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles, & Raquel Rodriguez defeated Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and Rhea Ripley
• Seth Rollins defeated Austin Theory and Matt Riddle – US Championship Street Fight

 

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