According to PWInsider Elite, Escobar is not currently in Saudi Arabia for the Royal Rumble. The outlet reported that Escobar is replacing Grayson Waller at the live events, though PWIE had not heard if that meant that Waller was heading to Riyadh for the Rumble. Creative frustrations were reportedly a reason as to why Escobar did not initially re-sign with WWE back in October, despite being offered a lucrative deal. Escobar entered free agency, but it was revealed the following day he had signed with WWE once again, thanks to an even more lucrative offer. Escobar returned to AAA to attack AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. in the ring.