The state of affairs with former WWE star Andrade’s launch and subsequently re-joining AEW has gotten murkier with a brand new report, as he was hit with a cease-and-desist from his former employer.
After making his return to AEW throughout the October 1, 2025, version of Dynamite, Andrade instantly went lacking. In response to Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio (by way of Wrestle Zone), Andrade’s absence had nothing to do with any damage. As a substitute, it seems like he didn’t abide by his non-compete clause, which either side had been confused about.
“I used to be informed that he’s not harm. He didn’t get himself fired, however apparently one thing is up involving his WWE non-compete,” Alvarez defined. “Perhaps they determine perhaps we are able to get this labored out in time to place the Kenny Omega match on, however they didn’t. I don’t know, however I used to be given the impression it could possibly be one thing that could possibly be resolved rapidly, or it could possibly be one thing which may not be resolved for some time.
“However it’s one thing associated to the non-compete. When he was fired [from WWE], bear in mind we had been informed they didn’t care?” he continued.
Apparently, they did care about him leaping ship so rapidly. WWE despatched AEW a “letter,” inflicting them to tug Andrade from their programming.
“That’s what I’ve been listening to was WWE despatched a letter,” David Meltzer revealed. “[AEW] clearly didn’t know. AEW clearly believed that there was no non-compete. There have been individuals who talked to folks in WWE who additionally believed that there was no non-compete, however WWE apparently, that’s the story is that they mentioned that there’s he can’t do [shows] for 90 days.”
Andrade instantly jumped ship to AEW after his WWE launch
Andrade was launched by WWE in September 2025 for the second time. Simply a few weeks later, he popped up in AEW, indicating that he did not have the usual non-compete clause because of the circumstances of his exit.
Nevertheless, that not seems to be the case. So, AEW followers must wait a number of months earlier than seeing him again within the ring. In response to PWInsider, by way of Wrestle Zone, WWE is implementing a special sort of non-compete clause.
It’s a murky state of affairs. Anticipate extra particulars to come back to gentle within the close to future. For now, Andrade is just not formally signed to any promotions.
