Tony Khan breaks silence on Andrade amid his legal issues after WWE exit 

Andrade is a former WWE United States champion. (Image via WWE.com)
Andrade is a former WWE United States Champion (Image via WWE.com)

Former WWE star Andrade is arguably a modern-day great. His first run in World Wrestling Entertainment was from 2015 to 2021. After this stint ended, he signed with All Elite Wrestling. He eventually returned to the Stamford-based promotion in 2024. However, his second run there ended earlier this year.

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The former NXT Champion returned to All Elite Wrestling on the sixth anniversary episode of Dynamite last month. He showed up in a mask and brutally attacked Kenny Omega, and joined The Don Callis Family. After that, he disappeared from AEW TV.

Eventually, it was reported that WWE had sent AEW a cease-and-desist letter because the 36-year-old had seemingly violated a non-compete clause. The Mexican native could be out of action for a very long time because of the alleged violation.

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Tony Khan recently spoke on the ordeal in an interview with Ariel Helwani. He praised Andrade and said that he is keeping a close eye on the situation and is hopeful to see the luchador wrestle again.

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"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. [H/T: Fightful's X handle]
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Andrade's career achievements

In WWE, the former La Sombra held the NXT Championship once, the Speed Championship once, and the United States Championship once.

In CMLL, he held the CMLL Universal Championship once, the CMLL World Tag Team Championship once with Volador Jr., the CMLL World Trios Championship with Máscara Dorada and La Máscara, and more. He is also a former IWGP Intercontinental Champion.

Hopefully, the 36-year-old will hold a title in All Elite Wrestling someday.

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