Andrade El Idolo is finally speaking out and his side of the story paints a much messier picture than fans expected.
After reports surfaced claiming he could be blocked from wrestling for up to a year due to an alleged contract breach, Andrade has now confirmed that WWE did enforce a 12month noncompete clause and he says it happened after he showed up in AEW.
During an interview with Los Protagonistas, Andrade laid out the timeline, his frustrations, and how the situation became even more complicated due to his divorce from Charlotte Flair. Andrade explained that his original return to WWE in 2023 was motivated by being closer to his thenwife. But once things fell apart personally, the professional situation became even more strained.
He also admitted he received a warning over medications and supplements that are allowed in Mexico but restricted under WWEs wellness rules.
Andrade says WWE agreed to his release on good terms until he reappeared in AEW. Thats when he claims WWE suddenly enforced a clause his lawyer missed.
He revealed that because he shared a lawyer with Charlotte Flair at the time, he can no longer use that attorney leaving him even more vulnerable to the contract language he says he didnt fully understand. With new legal representation, Andrade is now negotiating directly with WWE to shorten the enforced inactivity period. He says the yearlong clause is being actively renegotiated.
He also acknowledged that while he could take the fight to court, the process could take longer and cost significantly more than negotiating a settlement.
For now, Andrade says hes keeping his routine simple while he waits for WWE to finalize the agreement.
Whether Andrade returns in a month, a week, or longer is entirely in WWEs hands and until they officially sign off, his inring future remains on pause.
What do you think about WWE enforcing a 12month clause only after Andrade appeared in AEW? Should he take the fight to court, or is negotiating the smarter move? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let your voice be heard.
