Andrade Released by WWE: Details Emerge After Sudden Departure
By Julia evans, World-Today-News.com – October 28, 2023
STAMFORD, CT – Former NXT Champion and WWE United States Champion Andrade has been released by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after a year and a half with the company, according to reports confirmed by The takedown on SI. The departure, which occurred just weeks after appearing at SummerSlam, was not a mutual decision, sources indicate.
News of AndradeS exit began circulating Saturday afternoon, with Sean Ross sapp of Fightful Select reporting he was removed from WWE’s internal roster and moved to the Alumni section of the company website. Initial speculation centered on whether Andrade requested his release,mirroring a similar situation in 2021. However, The Takedown on SI has learned the decision originated with WWE.
“Sources indicate to The Takedown on SI that Andrade was effectively released by the company,” the report states. “He had not been backstage at TV tapings for nearly a month, and multiple talent were being told Saturday afternoon that the 35-year-old had been let go.”
The timing of the release is notably notable, given Andrade’s recent involvement in a tag team program with Rey Fenix and his participation in the SummerSlam Six-Pack Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
While the specific reasons for Andrade’s release remain unclear, it is not connected to recent budget cuts that have impacted other WWE talent. Further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
This is a developing story. World-Today-News.com will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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