Andrade Opens His Childhood Home and Training Center to the Public Amidst 1-Year WWE Non-Compete

Andrade’s AEW future may be on pause due to WWE’s one-year non-compete clause, but the former champion isn’t sitting still. Instead, he’s turning to his roots and sharing something deeply personal with his fans—his original home and training center in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.

The Mexican star took to Twitter and posted a video announcing that he’s officially opening his childhood home to the public. This isn’t just a house—it’s where his wrestling journey began. Andrade explained that this was the place where he grew up, trained, and first fell in love with the sport that changed his life.

“This is Gómez Palacio, Durango, where I was raised. I’m opening up to the public so you can see where I started — the place where I was born, my parents’ home, my first home, and where I made my debut. I used to come here to run and train for my physical fitness. I feel proud to be from here, and I hope you enjoy the video.”

Andrade also reflected on his early years in wrestling, revealing that his first professional match took place on October 18, 2003—when he was just 13 years old. He said his first payday was only four dollars, but money didn’t matter to him then because all he wanted was to wrestle.

“On October 18, 2003, my debut as a professional wrestler. My first paycheck was $4 dls. 80 pesos Mexicanos. I was only 13 years old. All I cared about was wrestling and enjoying the business. I invested so much of my time in the business.”

His dedication came with painful sacrifices. Andrade shared that while he was in Saudi Arabia for a championship match against Finn Bálor, his mother passed away, and he wasn’t able to return in time to say goodbye. More recently, while he was in Europe in 2025, his father nearly died—and once again, Andrade couldn’t be there.

“When I was in Saudi Arabia, my mother passed away, and I didn’t get back in time to say goodbye and Championship match vs Finn Balor. This year 2025 something similar happened to me in Europe: my father almost died, and I wasn’t there anyway, and more.”

Despite those heartbreaking moments, Andrade said he accepts them as part of the life he chose—a wrestler’s life built on passion and sacrifice.

“These are things you do because I love the business and this happens in many companies.”

Opening his home and training center to visitors—could be Andrade’s way of staying busy and connected to wrestling until his non-compete period ends. But for Andrade, it’s clearly much deeper than that. His decision to share his story is a rare look behind the curtain at the discipline, heartbreak, and pride that define his journey.

Even though his next chapter in wrestling is uncertain, Andrade’s message is clear—his love for the sport, his heritage, and his family will always be at the center of who he is.

Would you visit Andrade’s training center in Gómez Palacio if you had the chance? What do you think this move says about his legacy and mindset during his uncertain future in wrestling? Sound off in the comments.