Andrade's departure forced the cancellation of a match at WWE Clash in Paris

WWE had to modify immediate plans after SummerSlam due to his departure

AEW, CMLL, or a break: the scenarios now opening up for Andrade

Andrade
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 09/14/2025

The departure of Andrade from WWE is now a reality and has had a direct impact on the company's plans. The Mexican, who had returned in the Royal Rumble 2024, had been showing his discontent with the creative direction for some time and finally the situation exploded.

According to PWInsider, the decision to release him was not sudden. For weeks, the management had internal discussions about what to do, while Andrade became increasingly frustrated with his role. The fact that in recent weeks he had become practically unreachable only increased the uncertainty and ultimately tipped the balance towards his departure.

The impact was immediate: WWE had to cancel a scheduled match for Clash in Paris, where Andrade was going to team up with Fénix to face the Wyatt Sicks. The duo was generating good reactions from the audience.

What is most striking is that Andrade still had over 18 months left on his agreement with the company, signed last year. Despite this, the decision was made to cut ties and reshape creative plans without him.

Now the focus is on what path the wrestler will choose. His name is already being mentioned as a possible return to AEW, where he ended his tenure in 2023 under complicated circumstances, or even a return to CMLL. Another option would be to take some time away from the ring, although fans hope that his future will be resolved soon.

In any case, Andrade's departure reinforces a constant in today's wrestling: neither long contracts nor big debuts guarantee stability if the creative bond between wrestler and company is broken.