Latest Details On Andrade El Idolo's WWE Return

Update on Andrade El Idolo's future after AEW departure.

by Andy H Murray
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Andrade El Idolo is expected to re-sign with WWE following his AEW departure this past weekend, reports Fightful Select.

The former NXT Champion wrestled Miro at the Worlds End pay-per-view on 30 December, putting his rival over on his last night with AEW. Company founder and CEO Tony Khan then confirmed during the post-Worlds End media scrum that El Idolo was finishing up in Jacksonville, putting Andrade over on his way out.

Khan stated during the scrum that he'd hoped to come to a new agreement with Andrade, but the two sides couldn't reach one. With his contract now expired, Khan stated El Idolo had left AEW on a high note following the Miro bout, giving him credit for Collision's recent "great run" as well.

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Andrade had been linked to the "former WWE Champion" return tease on last night's Raw. This turned out to be Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson via Jinder Mahal. Currently, there is no indication that WWE and Andrade have agreed to terms on a return, though it looks likely.

The 34-year-old last wrestled for WWE in March 2021, when he formally requested his release.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.