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• Andrade Makes Surprise NJPW Announcement Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 20 Despite Reported WWE Non-Compete Clause

New Japan Pro Wrestling wrapped up its 2025 schedule on December 22 with Road To Tokyo Dome (Day 3) from Korakuen Hall, and the promotion didn’t go quietly into the offseason. Instead, NJPW delivered a surprise that instantly sent the wrestling world into speculation mode: Andrade El Idolo is officially returning to a New Japan … Continue reading Andrade Makes Surprise NJPW Announcement Ahea...2025
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• Andrade Announces NJPW Return Despite Reported WWE Non-Compete Clause

Despite still being tied up in a complicated contract situation with WWE, Andrade has announced he will be competing at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20....2025
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• Andrade Is Returning To New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Andrade is officially returning to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. After reaching a settlement with WWE over his non-compete clause, Andrade returned to the independent circuit over the past two weeks. While fans are speculating about his potential return to AEW, the 36-year-old star has announced his return to NJPW. In a new video uploaded on NJPW’s […] The post Andrade Is Returning To New J...2025
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• Andrade’s booked for New Japan’s biggest show, using his CMLL name
We already told you about one appearance Andrade made over the weekend. We assumed he had to get WWE’s blessing to show up in House of Glory on Friday night, seeing as we heard he had a 12-month non-compete clause in his last contract with that company. Andrade’s said his lawyers were negotiating with WWE […]...2025
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• Latest Update On Legal Situation Between Andrade & WWE

Former WWE star Andrade El Idolo was seemingly given permission by the company to work an independent show despite his non-compete clause....2025
• Andrade Explains Why He Didn’t Return To AAA After WWE Exit

Andrade’s WWE exit was full of controversy, and then his AEW arrival was even more scandalous. At this point, he is waiting out a non-compete clause from WWE, but there’s ......2025

• Jinder Mahal Details Frustrations With End Of WWE Run, 'We Were Told We Were Needed Then Weren't Used'
Jinder Mahal opens up about his WWE release. In April, Jinder Mahal announced that he and WWE had parted ways. Mahal was released along with Indus Sher (Veer & Sanga). Mahal's second run in WWE began in 2016. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Mahal commented on his WWE release. "There is no hositilty or negative feelings with WWE. Very grateful for them with all the years and the platform ...2024
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• Shelton Benjamin Says He's Still Weighing His Options As A Free Agent
Shelton Benjamin comments on WWE release. Shelton Benjamin was part of the handful of WWE releases in September 2023, and became a free agent in December 2023 when his 90-day non-compete clause expired. While many released wrestlers have starting popping up in other promotions, Benjamin has been biding his time. "To be honest, I don't know," Shelton told Kurt Angle on the Kurt Angle Show when as...2024
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• Andrade Announces NJPW Return Despite Reported WWE Non-Compete Clause
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• Andrade’s booked for New Japan’s biggest show, using his CMLL name
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• Andrade wins a championship

There was lots of confusion regarding the status of Andrade’s career in professional wrestling after being released from WWE. When Andreade quickly showed up in AEW again, WWE threatened to enforce a non-compete clause for one year. Those circumstances left Andrade uncertain about his immediate future. His contract situation remains unclear, however, one thing is […]...2025
• Andrade Set to Make In-Ring Return Despite WWE Non-Compete Clause

Andrade is coming back to the ring—and he’s not waiting for WWE’s permission to live his life. In a twist to an already messy contract drama, Andrade revealed during an ......2025
• Andrade Says He Understands WWE Enforcing His 12 Month Non-Compete Clause After His Appearance In AEW

Andrade says that he understands why WWE are enforcing his 12 month non-compete clause. In mid September of this year, Andrade would be released from his WWE contract, with much being made about the circumstances around his release in the weeks following. Shortly after his release, he would appear on AEW programming before competing for … The post Andrade Says He Understands WWE Enforcing Hi...2025
• Andrade – ‘I Never Signed A New AEW Contract’
There has been significant discussion surrounding Andrade following his return to AEW just weeks after his WWE release. He made one appearance on AEW television before being pulled due to confusion over his non-compete clause. Andrade stated that his WWE contract included a one-year non-compete, which he claims WWE enforced only after they saw him […] The post Andrade – ‘I Never ...2025
• Andrade Says He Never Signed A Contract With AEW

There has been much discussion regarding Andrade after he returned to AEW weeks after his WWE release. He made one appearance on AEW TV before being pulled due to confusion over his non-compete clause. His WWE contract had a one-year non-compete, which he claims WWE put into play after seeing his AEW return. Andrade clarified … The post Andrade Says He Never Signed A Contract With AEW appear...2025
• Backstage Update On Andrade’s Non-Compete Clause With WWE
PWmania.com previously reported that former WWE star Andrade is currently under a one-year non-compete clause with the company due to a breach of contract. Recently, there has been speculation that Andrade might be able to take bookings outside the U.S., suggesting that his WWE non-compete clause applies only to U.S.-based programming. However, Sean Ross Sapp […]...2025
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• Report – Andrade El Idolo’s One-Year Non-Compete Clause Is Worldwide
Former WWE Superstar Andrade El Idolo is reportedly facing a one-year non-compete clause due to a breach of contract. There has been speculation that Andrade might be allowed to take bookings outside of the United States and that the restriction only applies to U.S. television. According to a report from Fightful Select, it is believed […] The post Report – Andrade El Idolo’s One...2025
• Kenny Omega On Andrade – ‘I Think Everything Will Be Alright’
When Andrade made his surprise return to AEW during the Dynamite Sixth Anniversary special, he immediately set his sights on Kenny Omega and aligned himself with the Don Callis Family. Since then, Andrade has been absent from AEW programming amid uncertainty surrounding his contract status and the details of his non-compete clause following his WWE […] The post Kenny Omega On Andrade –...2025
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• Ash By Elegance (Dana Brooke) Makes Appearance At TNA Hard To Kill
Dana Brooke comes to TNA. Ash By Elegance (formerly Dana Brooke in WWE) made her debut at TNA Hard To Kill. She was shown at ringside ahead of the TNA Knockouts Championship bout between Trinity and Jordynne Grace. A mystery woman arrived at TNA Hard To Kill via limo, but was not shown until later in the broadcast. "Ash by Elegance" is FRONT ROW for the Knockouts World Championship match between...2024
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• AJ Francis Makes Appearance At GCW Holiday Special, Attacks Joey Janela
AJ Francis makes first post-WWE appearance. AJ Francis (formerly Top Dolla in WWE), made a surprise appearance at the GCW Holiday Special on December 21. Francis was wearing a mask and attacked Joey Janela. He took off the mask to reveal himself and continue the attack on Janela. -- @AJFrancis410 has arrived at #GCWHoliday to attack Joey Janela and let him know he's a bad man! LIVE ONLY on #Tr...2023
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• Former WWE Veteran Teases Wrestling Return When Non-Compete With WWE Expires: “Can’t Wait …”
Samantha Irvin is counting down the days remaining on her non-compete clause in her contract with WWE. Even if there are still a few hundred of them left to go. The former WWE ring announcer and wife of AEW star Ricochet surfaced via social media on Tuesday to respond to a fan who wrote about […] The post Former WWE Veteran Teases Wrestling Return When Non-Compete With WWE Expires: “Ca...2025
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• Jinder Mahal Details Frustrations With End Of WWE Run, 'We Were Told We Were Needed Then Weren't Used'
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• Dijak Was Informed His WWE Contract Wouldn't Be Renewed After His Match With Xavier Woods On WWE Speed
Dijak opens up about his WWE exit, being drafted to WWE Raw, and more. Dijak revealed that he would not be continuing on as a WWE Superstar in an X post on June 27. His contract expired on June 28 and now, Dijak is talking to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp and revealing how he found out his contract wouldn't be renewed, being moved over from WWE NXT to WWE Monday Night Raw in the WWE Draft, and more i...2024
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• Shelton Benjamin Says He's Still Weighing His Options As A Free Agent
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• Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) On Being Part Of NJPW: This Could Be Something Special
Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler) comments on his appearance at NJPW. Nic Nemeth made a surprise appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, taking a front row seat alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth during the middle of the show and then getting into a confrontation with David Finlay after the IWGP Global Championship bout. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Nemeth was asked about his trip to Japan and...2024
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• Ryan Nemeth: I've Been Telling Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) To Leave WWE For Over A Decade
Ryan Nemeth comments on working with his brother outside of WWE. Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) was released by WWE in September 2023 and became a free agent in December after his 90-day non-compete clause was up. His first post-WWE appearance came at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 when he entered the Tokyo Dome alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Ryan was asked about getting...2024
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• Shelton Benjamin Says It’s Time To Strap Up His Boots And Get Back In The Game

There have been several wrestlers who were released from their WWE contracts at the same time a few months ago. With the non-compete clause coming to an end, former WWE Intercontinental and United States Champion Shelton Benjamin is ready to get back into the wrestling business. The several stars whose non-compete clauses are coming to […] The post Shelton Benjamin Says It’s Time To Strap Up...2023
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• Matt Riddle: My 90 Days Are Almost Up, I’m Weighing My Options

Matt Riddle contemplates his next move. Riddle was released by WWE on September 22. Since then, fans have waited to see what his next move will be. He posted the following on Twitter as a possible tease of what he’ll do when his non-compete clause is up: My 90 days are almost up and I’m […] The post Matt Riddle: My 90 Days Are Almost Up, I’m Weighing My Options appeared first on ...2023
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• Speculation On CM Punk's AEW Contract, Potential Non-Compete After Termination

Today's "Wrestling Observer Radio" included hosts Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussing the possibility of a non-compete clause for CM Punk moving forward....2023
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• CM Punk Challenging For NWA World Title ‘Can Draw A Lot Of Intrigue’
CM Punk was released from AEW, and that opened up his schedule in a big way. We’re unclear if there is a non-compete clause in place, so CM Punk might ......2023
• Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) Says He Sent Emails To 'The Boss' Saying, 'I Have To Move On' Before WWE Release
After nearly two decades with company, Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) was released by WWE in September 2023. Ziggler had a storied career in WWE, winning the World Heavyweight Title, Intercontinental Titles, United States Title, and more during his run. However, Ziggler hadn't wrestled since May and was rarely featured on television since his NXT run in 2022. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Ziggler w...2024
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• Nick Khan On CM Punk: We Only Have Respect For Phil, We Wish Him Nothing But The Best
CM Punk was released by AEW on September 2 following an incident at AEW All In with Jack Perry. Tony Khan said Punk endangered innocent people and that Khan feared for his life in the incident. Punk's status in wrestling is not known as Tony did not comment on whether there was a non-compete clause attached to Punk's release. WWE President Nick Khan was asked by ESPN's Marc Raimondi about WWE's ...2023
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• Indi Hartwell Wins Title In First Post-WWE Match

Indi Hartwell competed in her first match since her WWE release, and she emerged victorious. WWE released Hartwell in November, and she recently became a free agent after her 90-day non-compete clause expired. Hartwell was announced for her first post-WWE match when Renegades of Wrestling confirmed that she would be in action at their March […] The post Indi Hartwell Wins Title In First Post...2025
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• Andrade Makes Surprise NJPW Announcement Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 20 Despite Reported WWE Non-Compete Clause
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• Luke Gallows Reveals Heavy Booking Demand After WWE Exit
Since parting ways with WWE in early 2025, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson—better known as The Good Brothers—have wasted no time reigniting their wrestling careers. With their 90-day non-compete clause now behind them, the duo has launched into a packed schedule filled with high-profile appearances and renewed alliances. Speaking to...2025
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• Elektra Lopez Addresses Her WWE Release
The post Elektra Lopez Addresses Her WWE Release first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.As PWMania.com previously reported, former WWE star Elektra Lopez was among those who the company released over the weekend. Lopez took to her Twitter (X) account to comment on her WWE release and said she has a packed schedule for the next 90 days, possibly referring to the 90-day non-compete clause. Lopez...2025
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• Anthony Henry: Eddie Kingston Went Out Of His Way To Try And Get Me A Job After AEW Dark Match In 2021
Anthony Henry says Eddie Kingston pushed for him to get signed. Henry was released from WWE on August 6, 2021, just eight months after signing with the company. Henry quickly turned around his luck and made his debut for AEW on September 11, 2021, just a few days after his non-compete clause came to an end. In his debut match for AEW, Henry faced Eddie Kingston, one of the promotion's hottest star...2025
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• Pennsylvania Judge Denies Injunction Seeking To Block Ban On Non-Complete Agreements
Non-compete agreements will be banned in September. According to the More Perfect Union account on X, a Pennsylvania judge has denied an injunction seeking to block the Biden administration's recent ban on non-compete agreements and clauses. The ban was approved by the Federal Trade Commission back in April. BREAKING: The Biden administration's ban on noncompete clauses has been upheld in court. ...2024
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• Shelton Benjamin Says He's Still Weighing His Options As A Free Agent
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• Ash By Elegance (Dana Brooke) Makes Appearance At TNA Hard To Kill
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• Ryan Nemeth: I've Been Telling Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) To Leave WWE For Over A Decade
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• Court Bauer Details When MLW Started Talking With Matt Riddle
On the day his non-compete clause with WWE officially ended, MLW officially announced that Matt Riddle would be returning to Major League Wrestling. Riddle is set to face off against Jacob Fatu at the Kings of Colleseum event scheduled for January 6, 2024. On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, MLW CEO […] The post Court Bauer Details When MLW Started Talking Wit...2023
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• CM Punk Challenging For NWA World Title ‘Can Draw A Lot Of Intrigue’
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• Andrade Makes Surprise NJPW Announcement Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 20 Despite Reported WWE Non-Compete Clause
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• Andrade Explains Why He Didn’t Return To AAA After WWE Exit
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• Report – Andrade El Idolo’s One-Year Non-Compete Clause Is Worldwide
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• WWE Not Interested in Re-Signing Andrade Despite Rumors

Despite recent rumors, WWE reportedly has no plans to bring Andrade back after his shocking AEW return and subsequent one-year non-compete clause activation....2025
• Andrade El Idolo Highlights The Sacrifices He’s Made For Pro Wrestling

Andrade El Idolo recalls the struggles and sacrifices he endured for pro wrestling. El Idolo mysteriously disappeared from television after making his shocking AEW return earlier this month. His absence is reportedly tied to a lengthy non-compete clause that WWE enforced following his unceremonious departure. Former WWE superstar David Otunga suggested that Andrade could take […] The post An...2025
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• Backstage Update On Andrade’s WWE Non-Compete Clause And Status
As previously reported by PWMania.com, WWE is enforcing a non-compete clause on Andrade that could prevent him from competing for up to a year. This development follows Andrade’s September release from the company, which was attributed to a reported wellness violation. According to PWInsider.com (as cited by Newsweek), there is speculation within lucha libre circles […]...2025
• Update On Andrade Amid Speculation Of WWE Trying To Use Non-Compete To Bring Him Back
A new report has an update on Andrade following speculation that WWE may be trying to use his non-compete clause to bring him back in. The post Update On Andrade Amid Speculation Of WWE Trying To Use Non-Compete To Bring Him Back appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2025
• Andrade’s AEW Hiatus Could Last Longer Than Expected Due to WWE Contract Clause
Andrade’s absence from AEW programming has taken a surprising turn, with new reports suggesting the former WWE star could be out of action much longer than originally believed — potentially up to a full year. After weeks of speculation, both F4WOnline and PWInsider confirmed earlier today that Andrade’s hiatus stems from a non-compete clause in … Continue reading Andrade’s AEW Hiatus Could L...2025
• Andrade Return To AEW Linked To WWE Wellness Violations
Andrade El Idolo’s shocking return to AEW has sparked major discussion about how the move was possible so soon after his WWE departure. A new report has shed light on the situation, explaining why the former WWE star was not tied down by the usual 90-day non-compete clause. PWInsider, citing...2025

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