Andrade has officially parted ways with WWE, as indicated by his recent removal from the company’s active roster. The former NXT Champion, who had been absent from television for some time, was last seen competing alongside Rey Fenix in a tag team on SmackDown.
Despite their strong presence, the duo fell short in the intense six-team Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at SummerSlam, failing to capture the tag team titles from The Wyatt Sicks. Andrade’s addition to WWE’s alumni page on the official website confirms his departure from the promotion in 2024.
Career Highlights and WWE Journey
This marks Andrade’s second run with WWE after his return from All Elite Wrestling earlier this year. Originally, he signed with WWE in 2015 and debuted at NXT TakeOver: Dallas in April of that year. Three years later, Andrade made his main roster debut on SmackDown with manager Zelina Vega by his side.
After being drafted to RAW in 2019, Andrade earned his only main roster title by defeating Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship at a house show held at Madison Squared Garden. His time in WWE featured notable matches and storylines before his initial exit and subsequent return.
No Current Injury Listed for Andrade
Reports confirm that Andrade is not currently on WWE’s internal injury list, further supporting the conclusion that his absence is due to his departure rather than health reasons.
Context of WWE Programming and Related Developments
WWE continues to build anticipation around upcoming events such as the possible conclusion of the John Cena and Brock Lesnar rivalry at Wrestlepalooza and Survivor Series: WarGames. Meanwhile, other wrestlers, including Kofi Kingston and Bryan Danielson, remain active either onscreen or in the news due to their perspectives and match dynamics.
Negotiations for The Rock’s return to the ring and the buildup to major matches like MJF vs. Mark Briscoe at AEW All Out reflect the ongoing excitement in the wrestling world.
Significance of Andrade’s Departure
Andrade’s exit marks a shift in WWE’s roster and creates potential opportunities for the star elsewhere, possibly in promotions like AEW. His departure removes a veteran talent who had made notable contributions since his debut, impacting WWE’s tag team division and singles competition dynamics.
Fans and industry insiders will be watching closely to see where Andrade’s career leads next and how WWE adjusts its roster to fill the gap left by his departure.
