[9.0] "Santos Escobar has emerged as one of WWE's most polished and complete performers in recent years. A second-generation wrestler and former NXT Cruiserweight Champion, Escobar blends a refined in-ring style, sharp character work, and veteran poise that sets him apart as a top-tier talent with untapped main-event potential."
[8.0] "I first came to know him in Lucha Underground as King Cuerno. He was very good in that role. I have liked him in WWE, despite the fact that he's mostly been a bit player. I'd like to see more from him in WWE."
[8.0] "Santos Escobar brings a valuable mix of heritage, charisma, and in-ring intelligence that makes him a strong asset in WWE's mid-to-upper card scene. As the son of lucha libre legend El Fantasma, Escobar carries himself with the pride of a legacy performer, but he's also carved out his own identity, especially since adapting his style for a global audience. While his work in Mexico as El Hijo del Fantasma showed his high-flying chops, it was in NXT--especially as leader of Legado del Fantasma--where he truly blossomed. Escobar carries himself with poise and confidence, delivering promos in both English and Spanish with a calm intensity that feels authentic. In the ring, he's more methodical than many of his lucha counterparts, often working a more grounded, psychology-driven style. That sets him apart in a good way--it shows he's not just relying on speed or spectacle but understands how to tell a story bell to bell. His NXT Cruiserweight Title reign was solid, and his matches with the likes of Isaiah "Swerve" Scott and Jordan Devlin showed he can go with a variety of opponents. On the main roster, however, his momentum has been inconsistent. While his alliance with Rey Mysterio and later heel turn offered some character depth, WWE hasn't fully committed to pushing him as a top singles star. Still, he remains compelling to watch and brings an important cultural presence to the roster. Escobar may not be at the top of the card yet, but he has all the tools to climb higher if given the right opportunities"
[8.0] "Although I dont think Escobar is fully over with the crowd, he is a a strong in ring performer and pretty decent heel! He is just wishy washy; and the direction isn't always solid, I don't know if that's really his fault. I think he needs a mid card title run just to get him going. Have a manager that helps him win. I think he would've been a good candidate for JD (if he was on Raw) . I just worry about talented wrestler will be released; (almost like Karrion Kross)"
[7.0] "Solid in-ring, but for whatever reason he just doesn't connect with the crowd. Can't exactly put my finger on it, because when you watch him, he can have a fantastic match. His mic work is decent, so it's hard to say why he isn't over with the fans. He seems to be highly rated online, but crowds just don't really react for the guy."
[6.0] "I don't really think it's his fault, but he hasn't really shown much character wise, there is always a notable lack of crowd reaction whenever his music comes on. However, I do think he has put on some really good matches and it's difficult to fault him wrestling wise"
[4.0] "Forgettable wrestler. He is terrible on the mic, and is boring in the ring. I really couldn't care less about him. You can't be a good wrestler if you look up to Rey Mysterio. Especially won't be good if you aspire to be him one day. Then he has a stupid, boring faction, that he can't carry. Boring in the ring and on the mic. 4/10"
[6.0] "To be fair to Santos Escobar he might have been a better wrestler prior to his WWE run. Because I haven't seen anything from him yet that suggests there's a talent there. And if you think that was bad wait a moment to watch His character work because it is even worse"
[6.0] "He's just not that interesting anymore compared to when he was still working as King Cuerno. His matches aren't really exciting and he's far from being a complete package that could compensate boring and stale matches. Even as a masked Luchador he wasn't really one of the elite guys in my opinion."
[5.0] "Whether it's in NXT or on the Main Roster, I don't really understand his place. Although he is capable of some pretty cool aerobatics, I find him quite boring in the ring, not always very consistent, his performances are not very balanced, we go from very decent to almost bad from one match to the next. In addition, his abilities on the microphone are really limited, as is his acting. I can't tell if it's a chance for him to be part of the team to help him shine a little or if it's a detriment to him."
[5.0] "I might have missed something because I can only base my opinion on what I've seen from him in 2023, but Santos does nothing for me. He's fine albeit a bit boring in the ring, but as a personality he hasn't done anything to win me over. Most of 2023 consisted of him being a generic heel, and offers nothing as a babyface '"
[8.0] "Santos Escobar is very good in the ring and on the mic, yet doesn't feel "main event" like other wrestlers with these qualities like Eddie Guerrero, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Randy Savage, CM Punk, etc. He is likely a very good upper midcarder, and there is nothing wrong with that"
[8.0] "A guy who definitely works best as a singles wrestler rather as part of a group, but who's matches overall are always fun to watch thanks to his impressive athleticism and fun moveset. Also great on the mic, especially given English isn't his first language."
[6.0] "Hmm, ich finde ihn leider etwas zu unsauber und direkt Charisma hat er jetzt auch nicht so viel. Ich sehe den Hype also nicht wirklich, aber trotzdem muss man fair bewerten und er ist auch alles andere als schlecht. Von daher kann ich noch 6 Punkte geben."
[8.0] "Enjoyed Escobar a crossed multiple promotions. His in-ring abilities and charisma have always been good. Mic skills are not perfect but English is not his first language so he gets a pass. Admittedly thought he was good in Lucha Underground but he was not a standout on the crowded roster. NXT was much better with him leading Legado del Fantasma. Main roster decision to turn him face and pair him with Rey has benefitted him a lot."
[7.0] "A poor man's Andrade may be harsh but to me I don't see the hype like others do but I do think he's good in the ring but not a world title contender."
[9.0] "ever since i first saw him wrestle in 2016 with lucha underground, i've been nothing but a huge fan of his regardless of the gimmick he has he will make it work, and with his amazing charisma, mic work, and in ring work he definitely can become one of the all time great luchadors in the modern wrestling world"
[6.0] "Never quite got it with Santos. Feel like his promos/charisma get more praise than they should because he speaks English so well (which...fair play, way more talented than me and super impressive but still...). Meanwhile his in ring....also never got the hype. Smooth but not spectacular. Maybe its unfair of me to be judging him on watching him for a couple of years in a foreign country right at the back end of his career but I can only rate on what I've seen and he's good but not great in my opinion"
[9.0] "Always been incredibly solid and a fan favorite in LU as King Cuerno. As complete a wrestler in all the wwe from his in ring work to his promos the dude should be a star for them despite his age. His run with Legado DeL Fantasma ha been great from what I've seen and him as the leader is good as expected. Wwe has handled him very well so far and I hope it continues because he deserves a big run on top"
[8.0] "He? s got charisma, and he? s good in the ring. What more could you ask for? I enjoyed his reign as Cruiserweight Champion, would definitely like to see him hold other titles down the line."
[8.0] "Schon bei Lucha Underground (King Cuerno) war ich Fan von ihm. Seine technischen Fähigkeiten als Wrestler und sein Charisma gefielen mir unglaublich gut. Ich war gespannt, was man mit ihm bei WWE macht. Und man baut ihn wirklich gut als glaubwirkenden Heel bei NXT rund um den Cruiserweight Title ein. Sein Heel-Work, Promos, Matches und Charisma sind unglaublich stark und hoffe das man noch was mit ihn vorhat."
[8.0] "Was one of my favourite members of the Lucha Underground roster as King Cuerno and now in position to become an important heel in NXT. Has star factor, great look and good promos. I look forward to seeing him get some bigger, longer matches against some of the big players."
[8.0] "Ein wirklich guter Wrestler, der das ikonische Gimmick seines Vaters übernimmt und auch sehr gut spielt. Bei Lucha Underground hatte er ein anderes aber nicht weniger interessantes Gimmick als King Cuerno und konnte für das, was er war eigentlich immer überzeugen."
[9.0] "Also ich muss sagen mir gefällt eHdF mega gut. Da er überall wo ich ihn bereits gesehen habe mehr als überzeugt hat, also bei AAA, war zurecht eine sehr lange Zeit der Lighthewyweight Champ, bei LU war er als King Cuerno einfach klasse, man hätte viel mehr mit ihm machen können und seit neuem bei IMPACT liefert er auch ganz gut ab und ich hoffe, dass er den X-Devision Title gewinnen kann. Aber warum? Ganz einfach er ist super Charismatisch, bringt eine super Statur mit und hat dafür auch noch eine extrem hohe Technik am start und seine fucking Geschwindigkeit, ALTER man muss sich mal das Geschoss an Suicide Dive reinziehen den er immer zeigt, einfach wahnsinn.."
[7.0] "Ich kenne ihn nur als King Cuerno bei Lucha Underground. Guter Mann, der aber in Sachen doch deutlich hinter Prince Puma und auch Fenix zu sehen ist und diesen kleinen Makel nur bedingt durch Mic Work oder auch Charisma wettmachen kann. Trotzdem sehe ich ihn im Ring einfach ganz gerne."
[8.0] "He feels like a complete package, charismatic, workrate, good look, can speak spanish and english and above all else has some badass sucide dives"
[8.0] "Starker Wrestler und sein Arrow Dive ist eine absolute Schönheit. Aber für mich hängt er ein klein wenig hinter anderen Wrestlern hinterher. Nichts desto trotz immer gerne gesehen."
[10.0] "As a person who watches Lucha Underground, Cuerno is the best all around wrestler on the show. I love the silent charisma that he possesses along with the intense wrestling he does, from lucha based, to technical wrestling"
[9.0] "Ich bin Fan von diesem Mann. Liegt auch an seinem Gimmick bei Lucha Underground, aber auch an seinen Moves. Manchmal noch etwas unsauber, aber er ist wirklich gut. Ist für mich einer der sehr viele Moves beherrscht und auch zeigt. 9, 0"
[9.0] "SInce him left the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and arrive to AAA to be a part of El Consejo, people started to view the next big mexican thing, Hijo del Fantastma is a Hige Wrestler and with the timeand good feuds in AAA will be shine and be inclusive more bigger than his father. In few words, a excelent wrestler."
