Andrade Reflects On Sacrifices He’s Made For Wrestling
The status of Andrade in wrestling is currently in the air as he was released by WWE in September, appeared on AEW Dynamite in October, but is the subject of a non-compete dispute that could reportedly keep him off television for the foreseeable future.
On Monday morning, Andrade reflected on parts of his career as he surpassed his 22 year anniversary in wrestling.
“On October 18, 2003, My debut as a professional wrestler. My first paycheck was $4 dls. 80 pesos Mexicanos I was only 13 years old. All I cared about was wrestling and enjoying the business. I invested so much of my time in the business. When I was in Saudi Arabia, my mother passed away, and I didn’t get back in time to say goodbye. Championship match vs Finn Balor. This year 2025 something similar happened to me in Europe: my father almost died, and I wasn’t there anyway, and more. These are things you do because l love the business and this happens in many companies,” he wrote.
The video attached showed the training center where Andrade began his career.
“This is Gomez Palacio, Durango, where I was raised. I open up to the public so you can see where I started. Things like, where I was born, my parents’ home, my first match. In the place where I made my debut. I used to come here to run, to do my physical fitness. I feel proud to be from Gomez Palacio, Durango. I hope you enjoyed this video,” he said.
On October 18, 2003,
My debut as a professional wrestler.
My first paycheck was $4 dls. 80 pesos Mexicanos
I was only 13 years old.
All I cared about was wrestling and enjoying the business. I invested so much of my time in the business. When I was in Saudi Arabia, my mother… pic.twitter.com/rDH8g2lTIG— “EL IDOLO” ANDRADE (@AndradeElIdolo) October 27, 2025
Fightful will continue to update fans on the status of Andrade when more is known.
