Andrade (original name: Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza), the star from SmackDown's main roster, is a professional wrestler from Mexico. The third-generation professional grappler made his in-ring debut before turning 14 in 2003. He came to the limelight for his term with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) as 'La Sombra'. During his eight years in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, he established the 'Los Ingobernables' stable. He likewise performed on WWE in the US for six years (2015-2021) as Andrade "Cien" Almas. In the wake of marking with WWE, he began performing on NXT. He was elevated to the main roster in 2018 with the name 'Andrade'. He departed from WWE in 2021 and began performing for AEW and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide around the same time. After spending almost two years in AEW, Andrade returned to WWE in the 2024 Royal Rumble.
Andrade came out on top for the NWA World Historic Welterweight Title (2 times), the Mexican National Trios Title (1 time), the CMLL Universal Title in 2011, the NWA World Welterweight Title (1 time), the CMLL World Tag Team Title (1 time), the NWA World Historic Middleweight Title (1 time), the CMLL World Trios Title (1 time) while performing in the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. He has moreover brought home the IWGP Intercontinental Title and LLA Azteca Title one time each. Andrade is moreover NXT Championship, WWE US Championship, and WWE Speed Championship one time each to his name. Andrade additionally placed at the 13th spot in the list of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) in the year 2018.
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Andrade's relationship with famous wrestlers
Jose Andrade Salas, who wrestles under the name Brillante is the father of Andrade. José Andrade who is also popular under the name "El Moro" is the grandfather of Andrade. He has five uncles, Diamante/Moro III, Zafiro, Espanto Jr. Espiritu Magico, and Juan Andrade. Some of them are retired and some of them are active professional wrestlers in CMLL. Andrade also has three younger cousins, Espanto Jr. Lady Shadow, and Brillante Jr. All of Andrade's cousins performing in the CMLL as of March 2024.
Andrade also has a relationship with legendary professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, following his marriage to Flair’s daughter Charlotte Flair.
Names of the individuals | Relationship with Andrade El Idolo |
El Moro (José Andrade) | Grandfather |
Brillante (Jose Andrade Salas) | Father |
Diamante/Moro III (Sergio Andrade) | Uncle |
Zafiro aka Pentagoncito | Uncle |
Kevin (Juan Andrade) | Uncle |
Espanto Jr. aka Pentagón (Jesús Andrade) | Uncle |
Espiritu Magico (Juan Andrade) | Uncle |
Espanto Jr. | Cousin |
Brillante Jr. | Cousin |
Lady Shadow | Cousin |
Ric Flair (Richard Morgan Fliehr) | Father-in-law |
David Flair (David Richard Fliehr) | Brother-in-law |
Conrad Thompson (Conrad Channing Thompson) | Brother-in-law |
Charlotte Flair (Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr) | Wife |
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