Andrade El Idolo Says He Wants to Retire in AEW

Andrade El Idolo isn’t treating AEW like a pit stop—he wants it to be the final chapter of his wrestling career.

After multiple returns and brief absences, Andrade is now locked in and looking to make a serious impact. On social media, a fan joked about how many times the former WWE star has returned to AEW programming. Rather than dodge the comment, Andrade gave a surprisingly honest—and ambitious—reply.

“I would like to retire here! I’m not kidding. I’m here to contribute to the company, and I’m here to become one of the greats of AEW.”

It’s a big statement from someone who was previously viewed as stuck in limbo. Andrade made his return to AEW back in October but was forced to step away almost immediately due to complications involving his WWE non-compete clause. After the dust settled, he came back in January and has been on a consistent run ever since.

Now back full-time, Andrade is set to face Kenny Omega on this week’s AEW Dynamite—a match that could set the tone for his AEW future.

Can Andrade live up to his own words and cement himself as one of AEW’s greats? Or is this just another short chapter in his rollercoaster career? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you think about his bold AEW declaration.