The WWE main roster has gone through some serious changes in 2026 as a number of wrestlers have been released from the company. Many of them have continued to wrestle including Romeo Malverde, who was previously known as Santos Escobar in WWE.
Recently Romeo Malverde stepped into the ring on the Chris Jericho Rock N Wrestling Rager at Sea, and he won the Jericho Cruise Oceanic Championship when he defeated Mo Jabari. Malverde indicated that he he has plans to defend the belt beyond the cruise when he posted the following:
“The Emperor of the Ocean!! #andnew what a surreal experience to be onboard of the #chrisjerichocruise see you next year when I will defend this title. In the meantime this championship will be defended… no limits no borders no forbidden doors… 😉 gracias @jericho_cruise gracias @chrisjerichofozzy”
Originally Romeo Malverde’s contract with WWE expired in October of 2025, but he ended up signing a new deal with the company. He made his return to AAA and last wrestled for the company when he faced El Grande Americano, La Parka, and The Original El Grande Americano in a four way match at Rey de Reyes 2026 back in March.
Following the match it was reported that Malverde was sidelined after suffering a torn tricep. WWE later released him from his contract on April 24th.