Overview
Andrade has unexpectedly departed WWE after a year and a half with the company. Initial details point to the release not being mutual or related to budget cuts, with further clarification pending.
Details of Andrade's Departure
- Andrade is no longer listed on WWE's internal roster and has been moved to the Alumni section of the company website.
- Sources report that Andrade was released by WWE, and the decision was not mutual.
- Andrade had not been present backstage at WWE TV tapings for nearly a month prior to the news.
- Multiple WWE talent were informed of Andrade's departure on the day the report surfaced.
- There is no information currently confirming if Andrade requested his release, as he did in 2021.
- WWE did not provide an official comment when contacted regarding the situation.
- The release is not associated with budget cuts, unlike several previous WWE departures.
- WWE typically does not offer contracts as short as Andrade's recent 18-month tenure.
Andrade’s WWE and AEW Tenure
- Andrade had a successful NXT run from 2015 to 2018, including winning the NXT Championship.
- He previously held the WWE United States Championship before departing WWE in 2021 after requesting his release.
- Andrade joined AEW, but his time there was affected by backstage issues and injuries.
- After his AEW contract expired at the end of 2023, he returned to WWE at the 2024 Royal Rumble.
- Andrade’s recent WWE run included winning the WWE Speed Championship and a best-of-seven series with Carmelo Hayes.
- His last WWE match was at SummerSlam, teaming with Rey Fenix.
Open Issues / Follow-Ups
- WWE has not formally commented on the specifics of Andrade’s release.
- It remains unclear whether Andrade himself requested the release or if other contributing factors were involved.
- Additional details may be provided as more information emerges.