The clear record holder for bouncing back and forth between WWE and AEW is Andrade El Idolo. Originally introduced to WWE in 2015 as Andrade “Cien” Almas, Andrade eventually established himself on the main roster before departing WWE in 2021. jump to AEW, where he competed until 2023.
Until 2024 Andrade made a high-profile return to WWE at that year’s Royal Rumblebefore his momentum faded and he shockingly returned to AEW in 2025. “Sit-down interview”Close with Rene PaquetteAndrade commented on his relationship with Tony Khan and trying to jump between the two promotions.
“Personally (it) was good, while professionally it was a bit sad because 1) my (AEW) contract is up at this point, so I have to make a decision on how to go about my personal life because I was married at the moment or my professional life, so I chose my personal life,” he explained.
Andrade insisted that his exit from AEW was done professionally and that he still had a good relationship with AEW after his exit, and that he is thankful to be able to return to the promotion and doesn’t plan on taking his second chance for granted.
“Now is the time to show who I am. I have to pay Tony, you know, how I have to pay with my work in the ring.’ he announced. Andrade then states that he wants to elevate AEW while bringing back the locker room. “This is how I have to pay Tony for this second chance, this second chance.”
Since his return in 2025 Andrade won the AEW National Championship.
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