Andrade opened up about one of the toughest periods in his life, which occurred while he was overseas fulfilling WWE commitments. In an interview with Carolina Ross on January 26, 2026, he shared that he was in Saudi Arabia for a WWE event when his mother passed away. This heartbreaking experience left a lasting impact on him, especially since he never had the chance to see her one last time. He admitted he sensed something was wrong but that his family chose not to inform him at the time.
“I was in Saudi Arabia when it happened… no one told me anything until I returned. I left Tuesday, arrived Wednesday, and my match was on Friday or Saturday. My friends and family kept asking if I could come to Torreon once I got back, but no one revealed the truth,” Andrade recalled.
He deliberately avoided checking his phone during the event to protect his mental focus. Upon finally returning to the U.S. and turning on his phone, he was met with the devastating news.
“I didn’t want to check my phone because if I knew something had happened, it would have been on my mind throughout the match. So I chose to remain in the dark. When I landed back, I found out the news, and while going through immigration, WWE staff asked me what was going on. After I told them, they told me to go to Mexico,” he explained.
Andrade arrived in San Francisco on a Saturday, learning that his mother had died the previous day. While the family originally planned to bury her immediately, he requested a delay so he could be there. The most painful part of it all was that he never had the chance to say goodbye.
“I got to San Francisco on Saturday afternoon; my mom passed on Friday. They had planned to bury her Saturday, but I asked them to hold off for two days until I arrived. Not saying goodbye was the hardest part,” he reflected.
From deep personal loss to navigating his professional path, Andrade’s story reveals the hidden struggles wrestlers often face away from the spotlight. His willingness to share this side of his life offers fans a glimpse into the realities behind the scenes that go beyond the matches and storylines.
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Fan Take:
This revelation reminds WWE fans that wrestlers are human too, dealing with profound personal challenges while on the road. Recognizing and addressing these moments of vulnerability could lead to better support systems within the industry, ultimately helping talent perform at their best both in and out of the ring.
