Following his surprising release from WWE in September 2025, former WWE United States and NXT Champion Andrade has officially confirmed his first post-WWE wrestling appearance. Andrade will be competing at The Crash event on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno in Tijuana, Mexico. This marks the first confirmed booking for the high-profile star since his second departure from WWE earlier this month[3].

Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, known simply as Andrade in WWE, was released after nearly a year and a half on his second WWE run, a tenure that began with a surprise return in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble and concluded following SummerSlam 2025. The veteran competitor last appeared on WWE programming on August 3...

As WWE gears up for the highly anticipated Wrestlepalooza event tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, a potential spoiler has surfaced, sparking intrigue among fans and insiders alike. LA Knight, a popular WWE Superstar, was recently spotted in the host city, fueling rumors about a possible surprise appearance during the show.

Wrestlepalooza 2025 marks a significant moment in WWE history. This event, held on September 20, is the fifth Wrestlepalooza overall but the first under WWE’s production since acquiring assets from Extreme Championship Wrestling in 2003[1]. It also represents the kickoff to WWE’s new streaming partnership with ESPN, making it the first premium live event (PLE) available through ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service[3]. The energy in Indianapolis is palpable, with the venue...

Andrade, the former United States Champion and NXT star, was quietly released by WWE in September 2025 under disciplinary circumstances, ending his second recent run with the company amid backstage controversies and behind-the-scenes issues. The unexpected dismissal has left fans and insiders wondering about Andrade’s next move and the reasons behind his WWE firing.

WWE Releases Andrade Amid Disciplinary Action

According to multiple credible reports including The Takedown on Sports Illustrated and wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, Andrade’s WWE departure was not mutual but rather a company decision linked to disciplinary issues[1][2][3]. Sources confirmed Andrade was suspended without pay due to a violation of WWE’s wellness policy during his most recent stint. While specific details of the violation remain undisclosed, it...

On the morning of WWE’s inaugural Wrestlepalooza—marking the return of the event under the WWE banner after more than two decades—Chief Content Officer Triple H unveiled an electrifying cold open video package to fuel fan anticipation for tonight’s premium live event. The video highlights the deeply stacked card and underscores WWE’s recent five-year partnership launch, positioning Wrestlepalooza as a major milestone for the company’s future[1][2].

Set for September 20, 2025, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wrestlepalooza features some of WWE’s biggest stars, blending Raw and SmackDown rosters in a highly anticipated lineup. Most notably, the event spotlights the rare clash between John Cena and Brock Lesnar—their first face-off since 2014—which carries extra weight as Cena’s final major match...