WWE has reportedly launched Andrade. Actual title Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, Andrade was in his second run with WWE.

Skilled wrestling journalist Sean Ross Sapp was the primary to report Andrade’s launch. Andrade’s departure was an remoted incident and never a part of a wave of releases, in response to Sapp, who additionally famous that Andrade was not on WWE’s inner harm listing. Sports activities Illustrated’s Jon Alba subsequently reported that the discharge was not a mutual choice, nor was it made because of finances cuts.

Andrade had been put right into a tag group with Rey Fenix over the summer time. The tandem earned two title pictures in opposition to The Wyatt Sicks, most lately in a six-pack tables, ladder, and chairs match at SummerSlam. Andrade hasn’t appeared on TV for the reason that Aug. 3 pay-per-view, and stories point out he hasn’t been backstage.

The wrestler has been moved to WWE’s alumni web page.

Andrade’s exit ends his second stint with the corporate. Highlights from his second run embody teaming with Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 40, a best-of-seven collection with Carmelo Hayes, and competing in two Cash within the Financial institution ladder matches.

Andrade initially signed with WWE in 2015, successful the NXT championship earlier than graduating to the primary roster in 2018. He received america championship throughout his first run. Andrade was granted his launch in 2021, subsequently debuting with All Elite Wrestling as Andrade El Idolo. Andrade returned to WWE in 2024 after a robust run in AEW’s Continental Basic grand prix. 

Andrade has not publicly acknowledged his reported launch.