Andrade Explains Why He Won’t Badmouth WWE After His Release

Andrade has hit the ground running following his WWE release, but his second run in WWE didn’t exactly end in the best way. With that in mind, Andrade has now addressed his WWE departure.

While speaking to TJ Sports, Andrade was asked how he felt about winning The Crash Heavyweight Championship as well as his WWE exit. Andrade explained that he had been chasing this championship for a long time, and everything that happened after leaving WWE felt like it had a purpose.

With more than 20 years in professional wrestling, he said that The Crash is a respected company both in Mexico and internationally. He had set a goal for himself that if he ever left WWE again, he would go after The Crash World Heavyweight Championship.

When the company gave him that chance, he was very grateful. Winning the title was an honor and marked his first championship victory since leaving WWE.

“How do I feel after leaving WWE? I had been chasing this championship for such a long time. Today, after leaving WWE, everything happens for a reason. I’ve worked hard—almost over 20 years as a professional wrestler. I’ve been in this business for more than 20 years.

I know that The Crash is a very respected company, both nationally and internationally, and I had set myself the goal that if one day I left WWE again, I would go after The Crash World Heavyweight Championship. The company gave me that opportunity, and I’m very grateful. To win this championship from The Crash is an honor for me. It’s my first championship since leaving WWE.”

Now that he is part of AEW, Andrade said his next goal is to compete for the AEW Championship. He also mentioned that after leaving WWE, his first appearance was with The Crash in Tijuana, and he appreciated the opportunities the promotion gave him.

“And now that I’m in AEW, I’ll be going after the AEW championship too. As you said, when I left WWE, my first appearance was here in Tijuana. I’m very thankful to The Crash for the opportunities they’ve given me.”

Andrade added that he has left most companies on good terms, including WWE. He advised other wrestlers not to speak badly about promotions, explaining that companies will always remain, but wrestlers come and go.

Injuries and time eventually take their toll, yet the business continues. He admitted that when he was younger, he sometimes spoke out, but over the years, he has learned to respect every company he’s worked with.

“I’ve left most companies on good terms. I also left WWE well. I always tell other wrestlers—don’t speak badly about companies. Companies will always remain, but we wrestlers get injured, we pass away, and wrestling continues. That’s the advice I give: don’t badmouth promotions. When I was younger, I sometimes spoke out, but I’ve always respected every company.”

Andrade’s view on leaving WWE shows how much he has grown and how thankful he is. Winning the championship at The Crash Lucha Libre is a fresh start for him, and now that he’s back in AEW, we’ll have to see if he’ll see great success this time around.

What do you think about Andrade’s comments on his WWE exit and his advice to younger wrestlers? Do you see him becoming a future AEW World Champion? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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