AEW: More on Andrade El Idolo’s Departure, Kamille Backstage at Wed. Dynamite Show, Jay Briscoe Tribute

More on Andrade El Idolo’s Departure from AEW

As noted before, Andrade El Idolo departed from AEW following this past December’s Worlds End event.

Fightful Select reported that their sources provided several new details regarding Andrade’s contract with AEW and departure from the company.

It was reported that Andrade had signed a two-year deal with AEW in 2021 but this was extended until the end of 2023 due to a series of setbacks and injuries.

It was also reported that Andrade did have plans to stay in AEW and explore other options but he had informed his fellow co-workers near the end of his tenure that he intended to return to WWE instead.

It was also reported that despite the current widespread acknowledgement within the wrestling community that Andrade is likely returning to WWE, their sources within the company have not officially confirmed anything regarding his return as of the time of their report.

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Kamille Reportedly was Backstage at Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite Show

As noted before, Kamille’s contract with the National Wrestling Alliance expired at the end of this past December and WWE recently offered her a developmental contract.

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that Kamille was in attendance backstage at Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in North Charleston, South Carolina.

It was reported that Kamille was believed to have been visiting some friends at the show and those spoken to have not confirmed if she’s signed to a deal as of yet.

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AEW Pays Tribute to Jay Briscoe on One-Year Anniversary of His Passing

Wednesday was the one-year anniversary of the passing of Jay Briscoe, real name Jamin Pugh, following a tragic car accident that claimed the life of Pugh and one other person.

Prior to the start of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite show in North Charleston, AEW paid tribute to the life and legacy of the late Briscoe on social media.

One year ago today we sadly lost Jamin Pugh.

Known worldwide as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, capturing the ROH World Championship twice, and along with his brother Mark, dominated the tag team division winning the ROH World Tag Team Championship a record… pic.twitter.com/T0ha353tVC

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 17, 2024

During Wednesday’s show, Briscoe’s brother Mark gave an emotional speech to the crowd honoring his late brother and stated how a doctor had told him that his oldest niece would not be able to walk again due to the injuries she suffered in the car accident. Briscoe then brought out his two nieces who walked out on their own to a huge ovation from the crowd and gave them a big hug.

#DemBoys. Forever.

Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@SussexCoChicken pic.twitter.com/FbKlQEKwIj

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 18, 2024