Santos Escobar needs second surgery after ‘minor hiccup’
Santos Escobar has to undergo another surgery after his tricep procedure in March, dealing a further blow to his return timeline.
Escobar took to social media with an update on complications involving the ulnar nerve on his arm, which is crucial for finger and arm movement. It was reportedly affected during the first surgery and needs follow-up surgery for correction. He expressed discontent at his inability to attend WrestleMania week.
“Hey familia, this is the Emperor of Lucha Libre Santos Escobar with a quick update on WrestleMania week. As you probably already know I went through tricep surgery. There was a minor hiccup on the road with my ulnar nerve, a nerve that runs through my arms so I’m gonna have to go and do surgery again to repair that situation. Kills me not to be there with you this week, but to all of my WWE family, Happy WrestleMania Week!”
Escobar competed at AAA Rey de Reyes on March 14. He competed in a four-way match with El Grande Americano, the original El Grande Americano and La Parka. Following the event there were reports that he had suffered a torn tricep which needed subsequent surgery.
Shortly after the injury happened, Escobar stated that the tricep surgery would sideline him for a good few months.
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