Tony Khan Confirms Andrade El Idolo Is Not Expected To Remain With AEW

Reports had spread in the lead-up to AEW Worlds End that the show would mark the final match of Andrade El Idolo in the company due to the expiration of his contract. During the AEW Worlds End post-show media scrum, Tony Khan confirmed these reports and revealed that Andrade’s contract was in fact expiring after the show.

He revealed that Andrade was not expected to re-sign with the company after his multi-year stay. Khan stated how would have like to keep him on board, but admitted that he was leaving on a high note.

"Somebody who has not been with us the entire five years, but they’ve been with us about half the time, and they’ve been outstanding and somebody I really respect, and I don’t expect to see necessarily, as it stands right now, renewing the contract, but somebody that I have a great amount of respect for and would be parting on good terms and was tremendous and was here and did wrestle tonight was Andrade El Idolo. Andrade El Idolo’s contract is up at the end of the year, we’ve had great talks. I have a ton of respect for Andrade El Idolo, he’s been a huge performer in the Continental Classic. I wanted to keep him involved at the top, and if had been able to reach an agreement, certainly he would be somebody we would slot in in a prominent position. I think we did everything we could to show Andrade El Idolo that we do value him, and this last run he’s had in recent months has been tremendous. If this is the way he’s going to leave AEW, talk about leaving on a high note.”

Andrade lost against Miro at the Worlds End PPV after his manager, CJ Perry, cost him the match by interfering.

H/T Fightful