Early contract resolution opens door for free agency
Summary
– Andrade is now eligible to sign with AEW following an early WWE exit
– Lawyers negotiated his release ahead of the original non-compete timeline
– Andrade has resumed wrestling appearances across multiple promotions
Andrade is officially free to explore his next move as his contractual situation with WWE has been resolved. According to Fightful Select, Andrade is now eligible to sign with AEW following recent legal developments.
The report indicates that lawyers negotiated an early exit from WWE, with the agreement coming together over the past few weeks. This resolution allows Andrade to move forward sooner than initially expected.
After his surprise return at AEW Dynamite Sixth Anniversary, Andrade was quickly pulled from AEW programming. That decision was tied to WWE enforcing a one-year non-compete clause following his release.
Since then, Andrade has quietly returned to in-ring action. He has competed for WWC in Puerto Rico, made a surprise appearance for HOG Wrestling, and has been officially announced for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20.
With restrictions now lifted, Andrade’s availability places him back into major free agent territory. His next move could have a significant impact across multiple promotions heading into 2026.
