Andrade El Idolo is opening up about a complicated and uncomfortable topic from his WWE run: race, perception, and why he ultimately felt there was a ceiling for Latino talenteven when the matches delivered.
Speaking on Enmascarados El Podcast, Andrade was asked directly whether he experienced racism in WWE, especially during his tag team run with Rey Fnix, which briefly teased a possible championship push. His answer was careful, reflective, and deeply personal.
Andrade explained that his upbringing shaped how he processes those situations, especially when working in another country.
While he refused to label WWE as racist toward him personally, Andrade acknowledged that perception and opportunity dont always alignparticularly for Latino wrestlers.
That said, Andrade didnt shy away from addressing what he saw as a systemic limitation. He admitted that no matter how well he and Rey Fnix performed, they were often reduced to a label rather than seen as long-term stars.
That frustration became even clearer when Andrade reflected on their final WWE storyline together. The pairing had momentum, crowd support, and internal optimismbut Andrade never fully believed the company would commit.
We had great chemistry. The crowd loved it. I told FnixI think were going to be tag champs. And we were excited. But deep down, I thought: theyre not going to take us seriously. Not two Mexicans together.
Those doubts eventually played a role in Andrades decision to walk away. He admitted leaving wasnt easyespecially knowing what the team could have become.
Andrades comments dont paint WWE as outright discriminatorybut they do raise uncomfortable questions about how Latino talent is viewed, grouped, and capped creatively, regardless of performance.
At a time when wrestling companies are under increasing scrutiny for how they develop and elevate international stars, Andrades perspective adds another layer to an ongoing conversation.
What do you thinkwas Andrade right about a ceiling for Latino tag teams in WWE, or was this a case of bad timing and missed opportunity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion.
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