Andrade says that he understands why WWE are enforcing his 12 month non-compete clause.
Andrade’s second run with WWE came to an abrupt end in September 2025, Shortly after his release, Andrade shocked the world with his surprise appearance at the AEW Dynamite sixth-anniversary show. The celebration quickly turned into controversy as WWE enforce a 12 month non-compete clause from his WWE deal.
During a recent interview with Eduardo Bates, former WWE Superstar Andrade El Idolo Says he understood why WWE enforced the non-compete clause.
He said: “The current situation was that after my appearance in AEW and that I was in The Crash and won the Heavyweight Championship in Tijuana, on that Monday, I received a letter from the WWE company, where it said that it had a 12-month non-compete clause. My lawyers are currently in talks with WWE to reach the best deal. At first, it was a little closed and difficult on both sides because I was disoriented and a little upset about the clause. By WWE, I understand it of course, after my appearance in AEW. I don’t know if that was what annoyed WWE, I’m not sure.” [H/T Fightful]
