Where has Andrade been since making his return as Andrade El Idolo in All Elite Wrestling?
There continues to be a lot of speculation surrounding Andrade El Idolo’s situation following his abrupt WWE departure, and his equally sudden reemergence in All Elite Wrestling, which, interestingly, has not been followed by any substantial developments on television since.
According to multiple sources who have spoken directly with Andrade within the past week, the former AEW World Title contender was said to be “in good spirits,” though he did not provide any explanation for his recent absence from AEW programming or why he was pulled from scheduled appearances.
Since his brief return to AEW on AEW Dynamite’s special anniversary show, which followed his WWE exit, things have reportedly gone “exceedingly quiet.”
One source familiar with the situation confirmed that Andrade is, in fact, under contract with AEW. However, they also noted that his current absence does not appear to be a result of any direct issue between Andrade and the company. The situation was described as something that may not be specifically “AEW’s fault or Andrade’s fault,” suggesting outside circumstances, which are apparently unavoidable, could be contributing to his time away.
At this point, there are still very few concrete details available regarding Andrade’s immediate future with AEW, and those close to the situation are keeping information close to the vest.
We will keep you updated here at WrestlingHeadlines.com as more details become available on Andrade’s current status and what may have led to his latest hiatus from AEW television.
For those who missed it, we published this article on the website on Tuesday regarding rumors of issues between Andrade and AEW already:
Andrade El Idolo’s abrupt disappearance from AEW programming in recent weeks has not gone unnoticed, leaving fans and insiders alike scratching their heads about his current status with the company.
The former WWE Superstar, who was officially released from his WWE contract in September, made a surprising and impactful return to All Elite Wrestling earlier this month. Andrade re-emerged on AEW Dynamite, attacking Kenny Omega in a shocking angle that saw him align himself with Don Callis and officially join The Don Callis Family. The storyline seemed poised to position Andrade as one of the group’s top enforcers moving forward.
However, just as quickly as he returned, Andrade has once again vanished from AEW television. He has not appeared on Dynamite or Collision in recent weeks, nor has his name been mentioned on commentary. In addition, Andrade was notably absent from the recent Don Callis Family “birthday celebration” segment, further fueling speculation among fans about his whereabouts.
During the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez addressed the situation. According to Alvarez, Andrade had been scheduled to face LA Park in a match that has since been quietly pulled. Beyond that, he has been completely removed from AEW programming with no official explanation given.
Alvarez went on to note that while some individuals within AEW are reportedly aware of the reason behind Andrade’s disappearance, the details are not being shared publicly or even widely backstage. This has left many within the company — and nearly all fans — in the dark regarding his current standing and future direction.
At this time, it remains unclear whether Andrade’s absence is due to creative reasons, personal matters, or other behind-the-scenes issues. AEW has not issued any official comment on his status.
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