For fans wondering why Andrade’s latest WWE run seemed to end quietly, a new report suggests the reality behind the scenes was far from uneventful. Details of his recent departure are now emerging, revealing disciplinary issues and a dramatic final incident.
According to Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, Andrade was told to leave a recent WWE taping and was physically escorted out of the building. Citing a high-level source, the report links this removal to a recent, undisclosed suspension.
The situation had immediate creative consequences, scrapping planned storylines for a tag team with Rey Fenix. It also helps explain other recent developments, such as Andrade’s exclusion from WWE’s crossover plans with AAA and the cancellation of a scheduled tag match at the Clash in Paris event.
This is not the first time Andrade has faced disciplinary trouble. During his AEW tenure, a backstage altercation with Sammy Guevara led to a suspension in 2022. His first WWE run also included a publicly announced 30-day suspension for violating the company’s wellness policy in 2020. SI’s report further notes at least one other violation during his most recent stint in 2025.
WWE’s silence on the matter reflects a significant policy change since the TKO Group merger. The company has not publicly disclosed wellness violations since its 2023 partnership with UFC, explaining the lack of official acknowledgment regarding Andrade’s status.
Andrade’s return at the 2024 Royal Rumble began with optimism, but his run has now ended under controversy. His removal from internal rosters came ahead of a departure that WWE has yet to officially address.