## Andrade el Idolo Reportedly Released by WWE Following Wellness Policy Violation
professional wrestler Andrade El Idolo (Andrade) has reportedly been released from his WWE contract following a violation of the company’s Wellness Policy. This comes after a tumultuous period for the wrestler, including a previous suspension and recent issues impacting creative plans for a tag team with Rey fenix.
### Recent Events and Departure
According to *Sports Illustrated*, Andrade was escorted out of a WWE building last month after a taping.A high-level source indicated this removal was directly linked to his most recent suspension. The incident reportedly disrupted major creative plans for a tag team pairing with Rey Fenix.
WWE reportedly attempted to contact Andrade for several weeks before ultimately releasing him. The violation occurred during an episode of *SmackDown* in mid-August, as reported by BodySlam.net.
### Previous Wellness Policy Violation
This is not the first time Andrade has faced suspension due to a Wellness Policy violation. He was previously suspended during his initial run with WWE in 2020 for a similar infraction. The WWE Wellness Policy outlines prohibited substances and procedures for testing and consequences for violations. The full policy is available on WWE’s corporate website.### Impact on WWE and AEW
Andrade signed with WWE in 2019 and was briefly a NXT Champion before being moved to the main roster. He was released in November 2021 and afterward signed with all Elite Wrestling (AEW). He returned to WWE in August 2023, reuniting with his wife, Charlotte Flair.The disruption to plans involving Andrade and Rey Fenix leaves a gap in WWE’s tag team division. It remains to be seen how WWE will adjust its creative direction considering this progress.
### Key Takeaways
* Andrade El Idolo has been released from WWE following a Wellness Policy violation.* The violation occurred in mid-August during a *SmackDown* taping.
* This is andrade’s second Wellness Policy violation, having previously been suspended in 2020.
* The situation impacted planned storylines involving a tag team with Rey Fenix.