Andrades second run with WWE came to an abrupt end, but a new report reveals there was even more happening behind the scenes.
According to Sports Illustrated, Andrade had at least one wellness policy violation during his 2025 return to the company. The violation wasnt announced publicly, and WWE never addressed itpart of a new trend since the TKO Group merger in 2023, where wellness violations are no longer disclosed to the public.
This wasnt Andrades first issue with the policy. Back in 2020, WWE suspended him for 30 days after a confirmed violation during his original run. But this time, things were handled quietly. While its unclear exactly when the 2025 violation occurred, theres no confirmation that it played a direct role in Andrades release.
Andrade came back to WWE during the 2024 Royal Rumble, but the momentum didnt stick. His last appearance was at SummerSlam in a Six-Pack TLC match. WWE had creative plans for himincluding a tag match at Clash in Parisbut those plans were scrapped as his departure became imminent.
Adding to the complexity, WWE had hoped to include Andrade in its AAA crossover work. Given his Lucha Libre background and ties to the promotion, it seemed like a natural fit. But he didnt take part, and his absence stood out. Meltzer didnt directly tie this to Andrades exit, but the missed opportunity was noticed.
Andrade had also faced backstage disciplinary action during his AEW run in 2022 after a physical altercation with Sammy Guevara. That incident led to a suspension and stalled his momentum in that company as well. He quietly wrapped up his time with AEW by the end of 2023 before returning to WWE at the start of the following year.
WWE has yet to comment on the details of Andrades departure or whether any internal issues factored into it. With the company keeping wellness violations private since the TKO merger, fans are left to speculate on what really went down behind closed doors.
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