Andrade has been involved in a major legal battle against WWE. El Idolo made his AEW return in October 2025 after getting released by the global sports entertainment juggernaut. However, after just one appearance, he was pulled off TV due to a cease-and-desist notice from WWE. The Stamford-based promotion claimed that he was subject to a non-compete clause and would face a one-year ban from wrestling.Many believed that the ban was limited to the United States. However, recent reports claimed that he will not be part of any wrestling show until the ban ends. WWE veteran Jonathan Coachman advised him that the global sports entertainment juggernaut cannot hold anyone under a non-compete clause for an entire year without paying them.While speaking on TV Azteca Deportes, Andrade gave more details on the controversy. He claimed that WWE didn't instate his non-compete clause until he made his AEW return. El Idolo also said he and several lawyers are working hard to get him out of the 1 year ban.Tony Khan talks about the Andrade-WWE sagaThe AEW President has been vocal about how El Idolo left AEW in 2023 on good terms. The two parties met again in October, but just for one night.While speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Khan said that he was glad Andrade returned to AEW for one Dynamite and will be welcomed back whenever the issue is resolved."I had a great experience with him, and he left on the best of terms. And now, when he said he was free and made his one night appearance, I was thrilled to see him again. Anytime he's free – whenever that is – he is absolutely always welcome… It is an interesting situation that I am going to keep an eye on, but I absolutely think the world of Andrade El Idolo,” Khan said.It remains to be seen when Edolo returns to the squared circle.