• Andrade Breaks Silence About Ongoing Legal Situation
Andrade’s current legal situation continues to draw attention following his release from WWE in September. The former United States Champion made a surprise return to AEW during Dynamite’s six-year anniversary earlier this month, but was pulled from programming soon after.
Reports suggest that WWE issued a cease and desist letter to AEW, claiming Andrade is still under a non-compete clause.
Sources in Mexico believe WWE’s decision to enforce the clause could be part of an effort to bring him back eventually, though nothing has been confirmed.
When asked about his situation by a fan during a Q/A on Instagram, Andrade replied:
“I have health, and that’s the most important thing.”
The Wrestling Observer recently reported that Andrade has started to gain sympathy within the wrestling community, as WWE will reportedly not pay him until his non-compete clause expires. The clause could sideline him for up to a year, as his release was said to be related to multiple violations of the company’s Wellness Policy.
Under TKO’s new contract structure, wrestlers who are released for cause are reportedly subject to a one-year non-compete clause, which is said to apply in Andrade’s case.
• WWE Drops Mystery Vignette, Fans Think Someone Is Returning
WWE posted the following mystery vignette this morning:
— WWE (@WWE) October 26, 2025
Fans are speculating that this video is either for Gunther or Chris Jericho’s return.
Gunther was last seen on WWE programming in the main event of SummerSlam 2025 – Night 1, where he lost the World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk. The Ring General is rumored to be John Cena’s final opponent on December 13.
Chris Jericho is currently under contract with AEW, but his contract is scheduled to expire at the end of the year and some sources expect him to return to WWE. Y2J was last seen in WWE in 2018.
• Real Reason WWE Wants To Put The Women’s Title On Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defeated Kiana James on Friday’s SmackDown. After the match, Kiana and Women’s United States Champion Giulia attacked The Buff Barbie. Jade Cargill then came out to make the save, but suddenly turned heel and brutally attacked Stratton. Officials had to step in to stop the assault, and before heading backstage, Cargill targeted the WWE Women’s Champion’s knee with a stiff kick.
While the segment generated buzz, many felt the heel turn lacked nuance. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed the segment, calling it too predictable and heavy-handed.
Meltzer argued that WWE could have gone in a completely different direction by having Stratton turn instead, since she has a stronger connection with the audience and a more natural babyface presence.
According to Meltzer, WWE’s creative team is fully committed to pushing Cargill, with plans already in place to position her as a dominant figure heading into WrestleMania 42 season.
He explained that WWE originally wanted to give her a major title run before her injury earlier this year, and that the company remains determined to make their signing from AEW look like a success.
Meltzer suggested that WWE’s motivation is as much about protecting its investment as it is about storytelling. He noted that Stratton is the more polished performer, but WWE doesn’t want to risk Cargill being perceived as an acquisition that didn’t work out.
Stratton was seen holding her knee in pain after the attack by Cargill. WWE provided an update on Stratton’s status via X and revealed that she is getting her knee evaluated after Cargill’s attack.
“BREAKING NEWS: @tiffstrattonwwe is getting her knee evaluated, but reports are that Tiffany Stratton is adamant about going through with the match on #SNME. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.”
Tiffany Stratton is scheduled to defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.
This update from WWE began speculation that Cargill will defeat Stratton to finally become Women’s Champion and WWE will protect Stratton after the loss due to the injury angle.
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