Andrade is finally free.
The former WWE star has been in the news again recently after making his in-ring return for WWC on December 13. He has since made an appearance for HOG in New York and confirmed his NJPW return for Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.
These developments had made people curious about his status since the former NXT Champion has not provided an official update on his standing, except for saying that he had a signed letter allowing him to make the December 13 appearance.
Now Fightful Select has provided an update on the matter and confirmed that Andrade is finally a free agent, who can sign with a promotion of his choosing.
The 36-year-old had previously mentioned that he was using the same attorney as his ex-wife Charlotte Flair before, and he had to find new counsel after his departure from the promotion. The report reveals that AEW\'s Rush introduced Andrade to a lawyer and rep who had worked closely with WWE for years.
They were able to get the year-long non-compete waived. The former US Champion finally became a free agent on December 12, which would be exactly 90-days since his WWE exit. Although he was not being paid by the company during this period, unlike other releases.
Tony Khan has previously stated that he would welcome Andrade back in AEW when he is contractually free. Though his US visa sponsored by WWE ended with his contract. There is no clarity on whether it\'s the reason the Mexican star has not made his AEW return yet.
