Andrade El Idolo wasted no time making an impact after leaving WWE. On October 3 in Tijuana, he captured The Crash Heavyweight Championship in his very first match back, defeating DMT Azul and ending a title reign that stretched nearly 900 days. The win came at a show promoted by The Crash Lucha Libre and marked a major milestone for Andrade as he establishes himself across multiple promotions.
Just days earlier, Andrade had already made headlines with his return to AEW. On the Dynamite anniversary show on October 1, he attacked Kenny Omega and joined forces with The Don Callis Family. The move set the tone for his new role in the company, positioning him as a major Hispanic star as AEW continues its push into Mexico.
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Andrade competed in his first post-WWE match tonight at The Crash Lucha Libre, winning the Heavyweight Championship! pic.twitter.com/xYaS3e3nj0
His ability to jump between AEW and The Crash comes from the terms of his WWE departure. According to PWInsider, Andrade’s contract was terminated on September 13 after multiple wellness policy violations. WWE chose not to enforce the usual 90-day non-compete clause, making him a free agent immediately and opening the door for both his AEW storyline and his title shot in Mexico.
By securing gold in The Crash while taking on a central role in AEW, Andrade has quickly re-established himself on the global stage. His post-WWE run is already defined by high-profile opportunities and an aggressive bid to reshape his career on his own terms.
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