Triple H, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, has made it a priority to bring back top talent to the company since taking over the creative regime. While some superstars have thrived in their new roles, others, like Andrade, seem to be stuck in neutral. Andrade returned to the WWE at the Men’s Royal Rumble Match earlier this year, riding a wave of momentum. However, his subsequent storylines failed to capitalize on his initial buzz.
A potential storyline between Andrade and Dominik Mysterio on RAW showed promise, but ultimately fizzled out. The two competitors clashed at WrestleMania XL in a tag team match, effectively ending the storyline. Since then, Andrade has struggled to find direction, making sporadic appearances on SmackDown. His bookings have been lackluster, and fans are left wondering what’s next for the former United States Champion.
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One small bright spot in Andrade’s recent run has been his victory in the WWE Speed Championship, becoming the second superstar to hold the title after Ricochet. Triple H congratulated Andrade on social media, and even praised him at the post-show press conference following Clash at the Castle. Andrade will face Kevin Owens and Grayson Waller in a Triple Threat Match on this week’s SmackDown, with the winner earning a spot in the upcoming Men’s MITB Ladder Match.
As Andrade looks to secure his place in the marquee multi-man match, the question remains whether he will ever find his footing in the WWE. Meanwhile, Triple H faces criticism for potentially fumbling the ball with Andrade, struggling to put the top star in meaningful storylines.
