Wrestling World Responds To Andrade’s WWE Release

Can you blame them? There are a lot of people under the WWE banner these days and that can make for some interesting decisions from the company. Some of them are in better spots than other and sometimes you see WWE make a move that leaves you scratching your head. That was the case with a release over the weekend and now we know how it is being received.

One of the bigger surprises from over the weekend was WWE releasing Andrade. The former United States and NXT Champion had not wrestled for the company since October and it was not exactly clear why. Apparently WWE just did not see much in him and finally released him. This was a surprise move from the company and it seems that some wrestlers are not happy with the decision.

Several current WWE wrestlers, along with several from outside of WWE, have commented on Andrade’s release, which was announced by the company following this weekend’s Fastlane pay per view. Andrade himself also commented on the situation, thanking WWE, Triple H and Paul Heyman for helping him over the years. There is no word on where Andrade will sign next.

I want to thank @TripleH , @HeymanHustle and @RealKingRegal for all these years and great support that they gave me all these years also to the fans who were always supporting me, a big hug to all the talent and workers who always behaved kindly to me. ????

— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) March 22, 2021

@AndradeElIdolo is legit one of the best in the world! I hope to be 1/2 as good as him one day! Glad your happy amigo! ?

— Buddy Matthews (@SNM_Buddy) March 22, 2021

Legit on the best in the world! Sad to not share locker room with you anymore but so happy that your happy! Amigos 4 Life! https://t.co/gJEvXxVZ3F

— Buddy Matthews (@SNM_Buddy) March 22, 2021

Siempre cuidándonos las espaldas, la mejor de las suertes carnal! @AndradeElIdolo éxito a donde vayas… como decimos en el norte “El que es buen gallo, en donde quiera canta” ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/38kCsV5zBl

— Angel Garza (@AngelGarzaWwe) March 22, 2021

A pleasure to share the ring with you.

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) March 22, 2021

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— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) March 22, 2021

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— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) March 22, 2021

Muchisimas suerte en su proximo capitulo @AndradeElIdolo ????

— ??Rodriguez ?????? (@RRWWE) March 22, 2021

Oye oye oyeee @AndradeElIdolo que tal https://t.co/zP3ifYy9pD

— Tama Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) March 22, 2021

Te felicito mi querido Andrade por luchar por tu sueño y tener las agallas para perseguirlo! ???
Cualquiera se puede perder en el camino de la conformidad pero tu haz decidido no caer en ello. ??
Ahora con todo para seguir soñando y seguir hacia la meta. ? pic.twitter.com/Wsoo6wyTZx

— CintaDeOro (@CintaDeOro) March 22, 2021

WWE gave up a good one. Check out what Andrade can do:

Andrade vs. Humberto Carrillo - United States Championship Match: Raw, Jan. 27, 2020

FULL MATCH - Samoa Joe vs Rey Mysterio vs R-Truth vs Andrade - U.S. Title Match: WWE Fastlane 2019

Finn Bálor vs. Andrade: Raw, April 15, 2019

Opinion: I’m not sure why WWE felt the need to release Andrade. They have someone young, talented, established and able to speak directly to the audience in a second language. Why would you not want someone like that on the roster? WWE certainly did not think enough of Andrade to have him stick around, so now someone else is going to sign up a heck of a talent.

Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his- Amazon author page with 30 wrestling books.

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