Andrade: Thank You WWE!!!
Andrade was released by WWE on September 13, ending his second run with the company.
On social media, Andrade posted on social media, “Thank you WWE!!!”
Thank you WWE!!!
— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) September 15, 2025
Jon Alba of Sports Illustrated reports that Andrade had at least one wellness violation during his most recent WWE Run. Fans can learn details here.
Andrade made his return to WWE at the Royal Rumble in 2024 after a stint with AEW. He last wrestled at WWE SummerSlam, teaming with Rey Fenix in a TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Championships. The match was won by the Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis)
He and Fenix had been regularly teaming prior to WWE SummerSlam.
He is a former NXT Champion and WWE United States Champion. Both reigns came during his first run with the company, which spanned from 2015 to 2021. In his second run he captured the WWE Speed Championship. After his departure from WWE in 2021, Andrade signed with AEW in June 2021. He was with AEW until the end of 2023 before his WWE return at the 2024 Rumble.
Fightful Select will continue to have details on Andrade’s departure when they are known.
