Andrade El Idolo to make CMLL return next week

Andrade El Idolo is officially back in CMLL.

During CMLL’s show at Arena Mexico on Friday, a video featuring Andrade El Idolo aired. He said that he is coming home to CMLL, and will return next Friday night, December 15. On Saturday, it was announced that he will team with Soberano Jr. and Angel De Oro to take on Mistico, Atlantis Jr., and Star Jr. in a trios match. 

🤩 ¡Andrade El Ídolo “La Sombra” regresa a la Arena México!

🗓️ Viernes 15 de diciembre '23
🕣 8:30 p.m.

🎟️ Boletos en taquillas y en Ticketmaster:
Phttps://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/event/14005E5602892C07#ViernesEspectacularCMLL#CMLL pic.twitter.com/zJH6nnVqvG

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) December 9, 2023

Next Friday:

Andrade returns.

Rocky Romero versus Mascara Dorada III (they're 1v1) pic.twitter.com/gLCsbczukQ

— luchablog (@luchablog) December 9, 2023

Last week, CMLL aired a teaser of a star coming soon to the company, leading to speculation that Idolo may be making a return.

Idolo has not been in CMLL since 2015, where he wrestled under the name La Sombra. Shortly before leaving for WWE, he lost a mask vs. mask match to Atlantis at CMLL’s 82nd Anniversary show. He also held the IWGP Intercontinental title during his run with the company as part of a talent agreement between CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Idolo is currently signed to AEW, where he is a part of their Continental Classic tournament that runs through the end of the month. He is set to face Bryan Danielson in a match that will air this Saturday.