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Andrade Works Puerto Rico Under Limited WWE Waiver, Captures WWC Universal Title

The one-night clearance highlights WWE’s enforcement of a yearlong non-compete that has left his AEW return uncertain.

Overview

  • Andrade said his lawyer obtained a signed WWE letter permitting a single appearance at WWC in Puerto Rico on December 13.
  • He wrestled at the event and defeated Xavant to win the WWC Universal Title, marking his first match since October.
  • He stated the permission applies only to the Puerto Rico show and he does not know when he will be back on AEW programming.
  • He maintains he never signed an AEW contract despite a one-night televised appearance tied to the Don Callis Family.
  • He says WWE is enforcing a one-year non-compete from his former contract, which followed his brief AEW return.