Heading into this week's WWE RAW, there was plenty of speculation regarding a former champion making an appearance on the episode. Though it didn't turn out as expected, fresh reports suggest that Santos Escobar was indeed backstage at RAW days after making a U-turn and signing a new deal with WWE.Earlier this month, Escobar reportedly declined a contract renewal offer from the global juggernaut, citing his lack of confidence in his creative direction. However, while fans began wondering what lay ahead for the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion, he quietly agreed to sign a new WWE contract.It was widely reported that Santos Escobar would be part of RAW upon his return and could appear this week. Though he was nowhere to be seen on-screen, PWInsider is now reporting that the 41-year-old star was present backstage at the show after striking a deal with the promotion. It looks like the company might be saving his comeback for a bigger occasion.What could Santos Escobar do in WWE now?It's no secret that Santos Escobar has had an underwhelming past few years, as he has struggled to find a spot on TV consistently.Though there were hopes that the global juggernaut acquiring AAA could lead to him becoming a prominent member of the brand, it wasn't meant to be. It was even reported that, though the company had plans to crown Escobar as the AAA Champion, they ultimately went against that plan and instead crowned Dominik Mysterio.That being said, the 41-year-old star is an athletically gifted performer, and there's little doubt that if given the right push, he could shine on the Monday Night Show. It'll also be interesting to see if Escobar appears on RAW by himself or alongside his Legado Del Fantasma stablemates Angel and Berto.