Andrade El Idolo has taken to social media to reflect on his 22-year career in professional wrestling, his humble beginnings, and the immense personal sacrifices he has made for the business he loves. The post comes at a time of great uncertainty for the star, who is currently in a state of contractual “limbo.” He was recently fired from WWE for reported Wellness Policy violations, made a surprise return to AEW on October 1, and was then immediately pulled from television after WWE sent a cease-and-desist, citing a one-year, unpaid non-compete clause. His emotional post highlights his lifelong dedication to the sport, even as he faces an uncertain future.
In his social media post, Andrade looked back on his debut at the age of 13.
“On October 18, 2003, My debut as a professional wrestler. My first paycheck was $4 dls. 80 pesos Mexicanos I was only 13 years old. All I cared about was wrestling and enjoying the business. I invested so much of my time in the business.”
He then shared the heartbreaking personal sacrifices he has made, including missing his mother’s passing while he was on a WWE tour in Saudi Arabia and nearly missing his father’s near-death experience while he was in Europe, a tragedy that was “something similar” to what he had already endured.
“When I was in Saudi Arabia, my mother passed away, and I didn’t get back in time to say goodbye. Championship match vs Finn Balor. This year 2025 something similar happened to me in Europe: my father almost died, and I wasn’t there anyway, and more. These are things you do because l love the business and this happens in many companies.”
Andrade is still being advertised for some independent shows outside of the United States, including an event for Big Time Wrestling on November 1, but it is unclear if he will be able to appear at the show, which is in Augusta, Maine.
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