3 Reasons Tony Khan must not bring back Andrade to AEW

Andrade was recently released from WWE [photos: AEW Official Website and X Account]
Andrade was recently released from WWE [photos: AEW Official Website and X Account]

Andrade was suddenly released by WWE, which has sparked many conversations about his time with the promotion. He won't be active for the next 90 days, but fans may begin speculating on his next move.

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Reports have come in regarding the reason for the luchador's sudden departure from the company, and it appears to stem from several backstage issues between him and the Stamford-based promotion. This has reportedly been ongoing for some time, which is why, within the company, this was no longer a surprise.

Fans have speculated that Andrade could make a return to AEW. He was with the promotion for a few years following his first departure from WWE, and he didn’t burn his bridges with Tony Khan. However, it seems this might not be the best move for Khan, and here are three reasons why.

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#1. Andrade has had his fair share of backstage issues in AEW and WWE

Andrade's departure from AEW in December 2023 is said to be due to him being unsatisfied with his booking in the company. This is what sparked his move back to WWE.

Reports have come out regarding the reason for his recent release, and it appears to be the same issue: his booking. The luchador is said to have been ghosting the company by being completely unreachable in the weeks leading up to his release.

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It was also reported that he got into another backstage incident and was asked to leave that day. It was then revealed that this was due to him violating a wellness policy, and he was suspended without pay.

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#2. Prone to jumping ship

The former NXT Champion has now gone back and forth between AEW and WWE. While others like CM Punk and Cody Rhodes have also done the same, they are now in much better positions with the Stamford-based promotion.

If Andrade makes one more move and joins AEW, there is no guarantee that he will stay long-term. It’s uncertain if he will be satisfied with his booking, especially since many stars on the roster are actively on television. He might, unfortunately, get lost in the mix, and this could lead to him looking to jump ship once more to another major promotion.

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Tony Khan should instead invest in stars who want to be with the company and are there for the long run. His signings this year all have this mindset, and it has worked out for all parties.


#3. AEW does not need a new luchador

Several top-class luchadors have come and gone in AEW, such as Andrade and the Lucha Brothers. But they have not found any shortages in talent to fill in the gaps, and their partnership with CMLL has come in handy.

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The promotion has found themselves a luchador who has quickly become one of the faces of the company in Bandido. He is now one-half of the Tag Team Champions and the ROH World Champion. Other luchadors on the roster, such as Hologram, Rush, Komander, and even Hechicero, who is on a dual contract, have all cemented themselves as major figures on the roster.

Their partnership with CMLL has allowed major names like Mistico and Mascara Dorada, to name a few, to make appearances on their shows. With this, there doesn't seem to be a need for someone like Andrade on the roster.

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As of now, only time will tell what Andrade's next move will be. It remains to be seen if Tony Khan and AEW will show interest.

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