The mysterious case of Andrade El Idolo has took another twist after further digging was done regarding his WWE contract and no-compete clause.
Reported first by Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, new contracts drawn up under TKO have a clause that if someone is fired or if they breach their contract, they have a one year no-compete.
In this case, Andrade got fired over multiple Wellness Program violations and due to disciplinary issues, triggering not just 90 days, but a full year.
Obviously, that full year would not be paid and many believe that this would not hold in a court of law as it prevents anyone fired from working for 12 months.
Meanwhile, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful did get the exact wording of the WWE contract where it relates to the full year no-compete which reads, “(b) Upon termination of this Agreement by PROMOTER for breach of the terms hereof, WRESTLER shall not work, appear, or perform in any capacity for any professional wrestling, sports entertainment, mixed martial arts and/or ultimate fighting organization, promotion or entity not owned or controlled by PROMOTER (or any affiliated or subsidiary company thereof) in the United States for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of such expiration or termination, as specified by PROMOTER in the notice of termination; provided, however, that if no lesser period is specified by PROMOTER in the notice of termination, such period shall be one (1) year.”
In a section further down there is also another entry relating to this saying that if triggered, no party would be liable for any punitive damages.
“12.4 In no circumstances, whatsoever, shall either party to this Agreement be liable to the other party for any punitive or exemplary damages; and all such damages, whether arising out of the breach of this Agreement or otherwise, are expressly waived,” the contract reads.
In the conference call with reporters yesterday ahead of WrestleDream, Tony Khan was asked about the status of Andrade, but he danced around the question, saying he’s excited to see what is next for him and the was all he could comment on the subject.
