Overview

• Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez reported that WWE notified AEW Andrade cannot appear for 90 days under a non-compete.
• PWInsider reported Andrade and some within WWE initially thought no restriction applied until WWE later clarified otherwise after he accepted outside bookings.
• Wrestling Inc cited reporting that a TKO-era clause could extend the restriction to one year if WWE deems a breach, a claim described as challengeable and not yet confirmed.
• Andrade has been absent from AEW TV since his Oct. 1 return segment and has been pulled from independent dates, with his Crash Heavyweight Championship status unresolved.
• On a media call, Tony Khan avoided specifics, praised Andrade’s work, and said he is excited to see what comes next.