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Andrade El Idolo: Negotiations with AEW Amid WWE Exit

12/1/2025

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Andrade El Idolo, a former WWE star, is navigating a post-WWE contract situation.
He appeared briefly on AEW television but says he never signed with the company.
He publicly disputed Dave Meltzer's claims, saying he was only in negotiations with AEW.
After leaving WWE, he received a 12-month non-compete clause that would allow negotiations with other promotions.
AEW's Tony Khan has not commented on the matter.

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Story summary

Andrade El Idolo, a former WWE star, is navigating a post-WWE contract situation.
He appeared briefly on AEW television but says he never signed with the company.
He publicly disputed Dave Meltzer's claims, saying he was only in negotiations with AEW.
After leaving WWE, he received a 12-month non-compete clause that would allow negotiations with other promotions.
AEW's Tony Khan has not commented on the matter.