Andrade Departs WWE, Moves to Alumni Section Less Than a Year After Return

Andrade Departs WWE: What Happened?

In a surprising turn of events, Andrade has reportedly left WWE. The news surfaced after eagle-eyed fans noticed his profile had been moved to the Alumni section of the official WWE website. This marks the end of his second run with the company, which began less than a year ago.

Andrade's Return and Run on Raw and SmackDown

Andrade made his return to WWE at the 2024 Royal Rumble, following the expiration of his contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He was subsequently assigned to the Raw brand, declaring his intention to win a world championship. His run on Monday Night Raw started with victories over superstars like Apollo Crews and Giovanni Vinci.

Later in 2024, Andrade was drafted to SmackDown, where he entered a storyline involving Legado Del Fantasma. This storyline teased a reunion with his former manager, Zelina Vega, and saw him align with Vega and the LWO against Santos Escobar's new Legado Del Fantasma faction, which included Elektra Lopez, Angel, and Humberto. The storyline ultimately did not lead to significant singles competition or a championship opportunity.

Contrast With His Previous WWE Tenure

This latest run contrasts sharply with Andrade's first tenure with WWE. During his initial stint, he was a celebrated NXT Champion and later a United States Champion on the main roster. He requested his release from the company in 2021 and subsequently spent several years with AEW before returning to WWE in 2024.

Details Surrounding His Departure

According to Fightful Select, Andrade is no longer with the company. A report from Fightful stated that, back in August, when they inquired about his absence from a specific match, they were informed that "if it was possible, he would be." This suggests that his non-booking was not due to injury.

His last match was at the 2025 WWE SummerSlam premium live event. The reasons behind his departure remain somewhat unclear, but the move to the alumni section confirms his exit from the company.

WWE Stock Report: Andrade's Declining Stock

Before his departure, Andrade's stock had been on the decline, according to a report from Cageside Seats. He, along with Rey Fenix, was listed as one of the Superstars whose stock decreased. The report noted that they hadn't been featured on SmackDown since a TLC tag team title match at SummerSlam. The reasons behind their absence were speculated to be a lack of creative direction, injuries, or other factors.

Stock Down: Andrade & Rey Fenix

While Rey Fenix teamed up with LA Knight in multiple matches against the Wyatts on house shows in the UK, Andrade had not wrestled at all since SummerSlam, raising questions about his status within the company.