The Problem With Andrade That No One Wants To Talk About
Andrade took time off after losing to Garza on Raw's 12 October 2020 episode, reportedly to undergo a minor surgical procedure. Reports of an NXT return swirled. Two months later, El Idolo was linked with an onscreen role alongside real-life fiancée Charlotte Flair, a company favourite.
Neither happened. Five months have passed since Andrade's last televised appearance. With the release request, we have likely seen the last of him in WWE.
Objectively, Andrade failed to reach the heights his act warranted. He didn't even come close. A guy that should have become a megastar will go down as another midcard should-have-been - and it isn't his fault.
Though some may point to Andrade's inability to cut lengthy English promos that fit Vince McMahon's erratic, ever-changing tastes as a reason for his failure, this was nullified by Vega. Managers exist to cover such flaws and Zelina was one of the best. This shouldn't have been an issue.
Charisma? Even when wearing a mask as La Sombra, Andrade oozed it. Look at the coolness seeping from the Instagram image posted above. The guy has it.
In-ring ability? Please.
Unquestionably, this isn't an Andrade problem, but a WWE problem, and a systemic issue rather than an individual issue.
WWE's quest to find a new megastar for its Spanish-speaking audience failed again.
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