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  • Andrade’s Ringside Babe on AEW Collision Identified as Rebel Kel

    Andrade’s Ringside Babe on AEW Collision Identified as Rebel Kel

    Andrade Rebel Kel

    Andrade El Idolo continued his pattern of ringside distractions during the April 25, 2026 edition of AEW Collision, and the woman involved has now been identified. Independent wrestler Rebel Kel was the latest to interact with Andrade mid-match, pulling off his shirt and taking a selfie while openly flirting as the action continued around them.

    https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXkxK4tlN4f

    The moment occurred during a match featuring The Conglomeration against a team including Lance Archer, Hechicero, and Andrade. Andrade stepped out of the action to approach Kel at ringside, where she escalated the interaction before the cameras captured the entire exchange.

    Kel is a recognized name on the independent wrestling scene, having competed in promotions like POW! and DEFY Wrestling. She has made history as the first Peak Sports Champion, the first Female DOA Grand Champion, and the first SOS Champion.

    Pattern of Ringside Interactions

    This marks the second high-profile ringside moment for Andrade in recent weeks. At AEW Dynasty, a mystery woman kissed him mid-match, later revealed to be indie wrestler Kingsley. The Collision incident follows the same playbook, with Andrade stepping away from the match to engage with a woman while his opponents and partners continue wrestling.

    AEW has incorporated these interactions as part of Andrade’s presentation.

    Rebel Kel posted footage of the interaction on her Instagram, confirming her involvement in the segment.

  • Andrade Comments On Immigration Crackdown In US

    Andrade has commented on the treatment of immigrants in US.

    During a recent Highspots Virtual signing, the AEW star who hails from Mexico was asked if there were any charities or causes that he thinks fans should learn more about. While keeping his remarks brief, Andrade mentioned that he feels bad about the treatment of Latin people and other immigrants by the current US Administration:

    “So, I don’t wanna speak so much, but now with what happened with the immigrant—immigration and all these things happened so…Because I’m immigrant, I’m from Mexico, so I feel bad for all these Latin people, people from [other] countries.”

    The current US regime under Donald Trump has received widespread criticism for its treatment of immigrants, among other policies, since the WWE Hall of Famer assumed office.

    Wrestling names such as Brody King, Hangman Page, and CM Punk have shared messages against the tactics of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

    Many legends have also raised concern. This includes Mick Foley who has severed ties with WWE over their relationship with the Trump Government as well as Jesse Ventura who had recently explained why he refuses to call the US President by his name. You can check out more of what he said here.

  • Watch: Andrade Returns To AEW TV After WWE Issues

    The Don Callis family was all over Dynamite this week.

    Former TNA star Jake Something made his debut for AEW this week in a backstage segment with Callis. Now going by the name Jake Doyle, he seemingly took out JetSpeed, who were supposed to team up with Jack Perry at the show.

    The returning Young Bucks then joined Perry for his match against The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet, & Toa Liona) instead. Perry and Bucks won the match but got attacked by members of the Callis Family right after.

    JetSpeed, still hurt from the earlier beatdown, came down to help their partner with weapons in hand. Just as the faces looked to have the upper hand, however, the lights went out.

    Andrade El Idolo in his mask, was standing in the ring as the lights came out, and he took out both Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey. The segment ended with the former WWE star removing his mask and standing tall with other members of the Don Callis family.

    The former NXT champion had been pulled off AEW TV after a return in October last year due to a Cease & Desist letter from WWE. Andrade had been working on an agreement to resolve his issues with the Endeavor-owned promotion since then, and he finally became a free agent last month.

  • Big Update On Andrade\’s Wrestling Status

    Andrade is finally free.

    The former WWE star has been in the news again recently after making his in-ring return for WWC on December 13. He has since made an appearance for HOG in New York and confirmed his NJPW return for Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.

    These developments had made people curious about his status since the former NXT Champion has not provided an official update on his standing, except for saying that he had a signed letter allowing him to make the December 13 appearance.

    Now Fightful Select has provided an update on the matter and confirmed that Andrade is finally a free agent, who can sign with a promotion of his choosing.

    The 36-year-old had previously mentioned that he was using the same attorney as his ex-wife Charlotte Flair before, and he had to find new counsel after his departure from the promotion. The report reveals that AEW\’s Rush introduced Andrade to a lawyer and rep who had worked closely with WWE for years.

    They were able to get the year-long non-compete waived. The former US Champion finally became a free agent on December 12, which would be exactly 90-days since his WWE exit. Although he was not being paid by the company during this period, unlike other releases.

    Tony Khan has previously stated that he would welcome Andrade back in AEW when he is contractually free. Though his US visa sponsored by WWE ended with his contract. There is no clarity on whether it\’s the reason the Mexican star has not made his AEW return yet.

  • Andrade Makes Surprise Wrestling Appearance In New York

    Andrade has returned to the US wrestling scene.

    The former WWE star made a surprise appearance at the HOG Winter Warfare event from the NYC Arena in New York, this Friday Night on December 19.

    The main event of the indie show featured the current HOG World Champion Charles Mason facing Mustafa Ali in a title match.

    A mysterious figure with a mask and suit showed up after the match and laid out Mason. He then removed the mask to reveal himself to be none other than Andrade and held up the HOG title to end the show:

    The former NXT champion had made his return to the ring earlier this month, winning the WWC Universal Championship in an event from Puerto Rico on December 13.

    This was Andrade\’s first wrestling appearance since early October, when WWE sent a cease-and-desist letter, stopping the 36-year-old from competing anywhere in the world. The company officials believed him to be under a year-long non-compete clause and had opposed his return to AEW TV.

    In a later update, the former La Sombra had confirmed that his lawyers were working on solving the issues with WWE and that they had a signed letter from the company, allowing him to make the December 13 appearance.

    It\’s unknown if Andrade\’s latest HOG appearance is also part of a similar deal or if the company has lifted the non-compete clause completely. Stay tuned for more updates.

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  • Andrade Vows to Give Kenny Omega \’Best Match of His Life\’

    Andrade El Ídolo has vowed to give Kenny Omega \”the best match of his life\” when the two finally face off again, admitting their Triplemanía match in 2022 failed to reach its potential due to disastrous travel circumstances.

    Speaking in a Spanish-language interview on Soy Eduardo Bates, Andrade revealed the chaotic behind-the-scenes situation that hampered what should have been a dream match between two of wrestling\’s most talented performers.

    Both men had worked in the southern United States the night before Triplemanía, finishing around midnight. Their 6 AM flight landed in Mexico at 2:30 PM on the same day as the show.

    \”The day before we wrestled in the south of the United States. The flight left at 6, we arrived in Mexico at 2 in the afternoon the same day as Triplemanía,\” Andrade explained. (Translated from Spanish)

    The situation worsened when Omega encountered documentation issues at the airport. Despite being the reigning AAA Mega Champion, Omega was left waiting outside for over 40 minutes before anyone picked him up.

    \”Kenny Omega I think didn\’t have his documentation that time. They took about 40 minutes to pick him up. Kenny Omega was outside. They hadn\’t picked him up. The mega champion,\” Andrade recalled, still incredulous at the treatment of AAA\’s top champion.

    Even basic logistics failed them. The person with their hotel room keys arrived late, meaning neither competitor could rest until 4 PM for a major pay-per-view match that night.

    Andrade Seeks Kenny Omega Rematch

    Despite acknowledging the match wasn\’t bad, Andrade knows they\’re capable of much more. He made a bold promise for their inevitable rematch.

    \”That match we lacked, I don\’t know, time or something to reach… The match wasn\’t that bad, but I hope the next time I get to wrestle Kenny we\’re going to give him the best match of his life. Of his life,\” Andrade declared.

    Andrade and Omega\’s history dates back to their teenage years. They first crossed paths at 19 years old during a New Japan Pro Wrestling Super Junior tournament, competing alongside future stars like Finn Balor, KUSHIDA, BUSHI, and Kota Ibushi.

    Despite years in the same company, the two were never placed in the same tournament block in Japan, making their eventual collision all the more anticipated.

    With both men now in AEW, the rematch can finally happen under better circumstances.

  • Andrade Was Wrong About John Cena: ‘I Understand Now Why He’s on Top\’

    Andrade admits that his perspective on John Cena completely changed after working alongside the 17-time World Champion inside a WWE ring earlier this year.

    Speaking in a Spanish-language interview on Soy Eduardo Bates, the former NXT Champion revealed that as a young wrestler, he questioned why Cena was on top when other performers did more athletic moves. It wasn’t until he experienced WWE firsthand that he understood Cena’s genius.

    “When you’re young, right? Yeah, if he doesn’t do many things, I do more, I do this, that, but when you’re in WWE, you see wrestling differently and you see everything, you realize and say, ‘No, well it’s John Cena, John Cena is there for a reason,\’” Andrade explained. (Translated from Spanish)

    According to Andrade, Cena’s true brilliance lies not in athletic moves but in his ability to command an audience and create memorable moments. He described watching Cena work as a masterclass in crowd psychology.

    “He creates the spectacle for the people and that’s why he has so much following, that’s why so many people remember him, that’s why everything, because he knew how to manage the crowd,” Andrade noted.

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    Learning from the Greatest of All Time

    The Mexican star outlined specific lessons he learned from observing Cena, including the importance of listening to the crowd above all else and maintaining awareness of every element in the arena.

    “You learn that you have to listen to the people a lot. You have to find a way. You learn a lot that he’s mostly in everything, he’s enjoying the match, but he has eyes everywhere. He has eyes on the cameras, where the cameras are, where the people are,” he said.

    Perhaps most impressively, Andrade noted that Cena is always thinking about the television audience while simultaneously performing for the live crowd—a multitasking skill that separates good wrestlers from legendary ones.

    Andrade compared great wrestling matches to movies, explaining that audiences remember the entire story, not just individual fight sequences. This philosophy shift helped reshape his own approach to the business.

    The comments come as John Cena prepares for his final match this weekend. Andrade’s tribute serves as a reminder of the impact Cena has had on an entire generation of performers who came up watching him main event.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh8hZoBQ3PQ

  • Andrade Disputes Claims About WWE Exit

    Andrade has revealed the truth of his WWE exit.

    The former US Champion recently spoke to Eduardo Bates for a new interview where he discussed the controversy surrounding his WWE release in detail.

    The 36-year-old first claimed that he does not feel bad about his WWE exit, and he is grateful for the run he had with the company.

    The former WWE star then addressed the reports of him being fired for ducking communication from the company officials, explaining that at most, he was unreachable for a couple of hours because of travel issues:

    “I never missed dates and never stopped answering the cell phone as many gossipy people who broke the news said. Yes, I was traveling and they called me.

    What happened was that I had a day trip because I was not scheduled and they called me to me. I returned the call at about one or two hours, but nothing to do with the fact that I didn’t want to answer or that I disappeared.”

    In a similar interview recnetly, Andrade had confirmed the reports of his wellness policy violations in his second run. He explained it by saying that he had taken substances that are allowed in Mexican wrestling but forbidden by WWE policy.

    The former NXT Champion also reiterated that his lawyers are in communication with the company. They are working out a deal to reduce the period of the non-compete clause so the wrestling star can return to the ring as soon as possible.

    Note: The quotes in this article have been translated from Spanish