SUMMARY
- Andrade's contract with AEW expires in 2024, after nearly two years of service.
- In his interview with Lucha Libre Online, Andrade revealed that he was earning more than any WWE star.
Any fan of professional wrestling knows who Andrade El Idolo is. During his tenure in the WWE, the current AEW Superstar established a reputation for himself. During his stint in the Stamford-based promotion, he was a huge fan favorite thanks to his remarkable wrestling abilities and personality. Andrade has been doing admirably well after leaving the Triple H-led promotion and making his AEW debut in 2021.
Since joining AEW, the former WWE Superstar has participated in several contests and rivalries. His contract with the company expires in 2024, after nearly two years of service. This gives the former NXT Champion access to a range of choices. He was also in attendance at the most recent Mexican professional wrestling promotion, CMLL.
The former NXT Champion was very well displayed to the WWE Universe during his time in NXT. Andrade would go on to deliver instant classics with Johnny Gargano, Aleister Black, Roderick Strong, and several other NXT Superstars. He also defeated Drew McIntyre to become the NXT Champion and was the center of attention during this time.
Mr Flair Andrade walked away from a $3 Million a year contract
Just wow. #wwe pic.twitter.com/x5QBF4DU0x
— Niko Exxtra (@nikoexxtra) March 30, 2021
He was paid a hefty amount of money, which might surprise a lot of fans. In his interview with Lucha Libre Online, Andrade revealed that he was earning $3 million per year while with the WWE. “I had a great contract with WWE, a great contract. Three million per year. A lot more than plenty of guys coming up from NXT. I heard about some of those contracts. I made a lot more than those guys,” stated Andrade.
Andrade’s salary was way more than a lot of WWE Superstars during his time. Former WWE Superstar Matt Riddle earned around $400,000 per year. Superstars like AJ Styles and Seth Rollins also earn nearly $3 million per year, which shows the amount of significance Andrade had.
Andrade can make his return at the Royal Rumble
Many people are speculating that Andrade may eventually return to the WWE, where fans may finally get to see him. Additionally, he gets reunited with Charlotte Flair, his 14-time champion wife, for the fans to witness. Andrade may make a comeback to the Stamford-based promotion, according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Those in WWE expect Andrade el Idolo to return.
Those close to him say that he may very well go back but is also open to stay in AEW if Tony Khan makes a better offer than WWE.
He would also like to work NJPW and would have wanted to do FantasticaMania in February but it… pic.twitter.com/vMu1bi7llu
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) December 29, 2023
All the controversies surrounding this will be answered in 2024, as Andrade’s contract negotiations will begin this year. He also wants to expand his wrestling abilities and perform in NJPW shortly. Only time will tell where Andrade lands as his contract nears its expiration date.