Last night on AEW Dynamite, Andrade rejoined the wrestling scene as part of the Don Callis Family, marking a significant turn in his career. Don Callis has now disclosed the surprising reason behind incorporating the former WWE talent into his group.
After more than a year with WWE, Andrade was released recently, with reports citing disciplinary problems as a factor. Since his departure, speculation about his next move has been widespread. On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Andrade, also known as El Idolo, made a startling comeback in Jacksonville, attacking Kenny Omega and seemingly aligning himself with Don Callis’s faction.
Don Callis shared his perspective on why Andrade was the perfect fit for his faction, emphasizing the wrestler’s qualities and motivations.
“ANDRADE FITS THE DON CALLIS FAMILY TO A TEE!! GREAT ATHLETE, SUPERIOR GENETICS INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTUD WRESTLER WHO HAPPENS TO HATE DUMB F**K KENNY OMEGA. TYSON SMITH MUST BE PUT ON THE GROUND” – Don Callis
Andrade’s Journey From WWE to AEW and Back Again
Andrade initially rose to international prominence after joining WWE in 2015, where he competed for several years in NXT before moving to the main roster. His initial stint on the main roster, however, did not meet expectations, which ultimately led to his release from WWE. Following his release, Andrade made a move to All Elite Wrestling in 2021.
In AEW, Andrade was featured regularly on television and quickly became a noteworthy presence. Yet, despite early success, he struggled to solidify a lasting role in the promotion, prompting him to leave AEW and return to WWE the following year. During his return, Andrade engaged in a memorable rivalry with Carmelo Hayes that highlighted his in-ring skills and generated critical acclaim.
His sudden release from WWE has now paved the way for Andrade’s second return to AEW, where he has joined forces with Don Callis. This marks an unprecedented career path, as Andrade is the first wrestler to move between WWE and AEW twice, a unique milestone in professional wrestling history.
What Andrade’s Return Could Mean for AEW and His Career
Andrade’s return to AEW under the guidance of Don Callis indicates a fresh chapter for the wrestler at a time of considerable uncertainty but also promise. Given his proven in-ring talent and complex storyline potential, this alliance could bring new intensity to AEW programming. His immediate conflict with Kenny Omega adds to the tension and narrative intrigue surrounding his return.
With Don Callis highlighting Andrade’s athleticism and personal animosity toward Omega, the stage is set for high-stakes matches and dramatic developments that could significantly impact AEW’s storylines going forward.
Fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see how Andrade’s renewed involvement in AEW shapes both his career trajectory and the faction dynamics under Don Callis’s leadership.
Andrade is the first one to come to AEW, go back to WWE, to come back home to AEW 💀 #AEWDynamite
— The Real One ☄️ (@WWEREALONE) October 2, 2025
