Company may be leveraging contract restrictions to re-sign the former star
Summary
– Reports suggest WWE may use Andrade’s one-year non-compete clause to negotiate a return
– The clause previously blocked Andrade from competing for AEW or other promotions
– Andrade remains advertised for indie events while weighing legal options
Andrade El Idolo’s ongoing contract saga has taken another surprising turn, as new reports suggest WWE could be trying to bring him back rather than keep him out of the ring. According to PWInsider, several sources within Mexico’s wrestling scene believe WWE is exploring ways to use Andrade’s alleged one-year non-compete clause as leverage to re-sign him.
Initially, the clause was said to prevent Andrade from working with rival promotions following his WWE departure, a move that disrupted AEW’s creative plans for him earlier this year. But insiders now claim WWE may be shifting its approach—turning the legal roadblock into a potential negotiating tool.
While WWE officials have not confirmed any discussions, talk of Andrade’s possible return has intensified following reports that he remains under certain contractual restrictions. Despite this, the former WWE United States Champion is still scheduled for independent appearances in Maine and New York.
Andrade reportedly has legal counsel ready should he decide to challenge WWE’s enforcement of the clause. The situation leaves him between corporate maneuvering and his desire to compete again.
Whether WWE is genuinely trying to re-sign Andrade or simply protecting its contractual interests, the move adds another layer of intrigue to an already complicated story.
