Here's all you need to know about AEW star and member of the Don Callis Family, Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, aka Andrade El Idolo, and his ex-wife, Charlotte Flair's marriage and divorce.
Andrade El Idolo is one of the most respected wrestlers in the AEW (All Elite Wrestling), and one can understand his reputation in the wrestling business just by looking at the reception he received when he made a dramatic return on AEW Dynamite’s episode on January 7, 2026. The 36-year-old Mexican wrestler’s re-emergence immediately set the internet on fire, as AEW fandom couldn’t contain their excitement at seeing the world-class entertainer back in the ring. From Reddit columns to X, Andrade’s fans went absolutely crazy to see him aligning with the Don Callis Family and attacking a series of wrestlers in a segment full of absolute chaos.
After his entertaining return to the All Elite Wrestling (AEW), it’s fair to say that Andrade El Idolo has successfully re-established himself as a key player on AEW television. The reason his return has created a stir in the wrestling network is that Andrade is now the first wrestler ever to move from WWE to AEW, return to WWE, and then return to AEW.
For the uninitiated, Andrade was released by the WWE in late 2025 due to a series of issues related to the company’s Wellness Policy. After weeks of legal discussions and confusion around his future, Andrade El Idolo reassured his fans with his unpredictable return to the AEW, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter in his wrestling career. Talking about some of the biggest moments of his career so far, they include major championship wins in CMLL, NJPW, WWE, and high-profile Lucha de Apuestas (bet matches) in Mexico.
Andrade, El Idolo, is also renowned as a founding member of the famous Los Ingobernables faction. During his time in the WWE, his rivalry with Rey Mysterio brought him immense fame and love. One of the most iconic moments of his wrestling career came back in 2022, when, during his ex-father-in-law, Ric Flair’s official retirement match, he teamed up with the wrestling legend to defeat the team of Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. After a few years of the iconic match, Andrade’s family relationship with Ric Flair was cut short after the latter’s daughter, Charlotte Flair, initiated the divorce proceedings in 2024.
Andrade El Idolo and Charlotte Flair were one of the most famous couples in the wrestling industry, courtesy of their respective family backgrounds. While Andrade comes from a third-generation luchador from a prominent wrestling family in Mexico, Charlotte is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair, aka “The Nature Boy”. According to multiple reports, Andrade and Charlotte began dating in early 2019 and quickly became one of the most talked-about couples in the wrestling industry.
On January 1, 2020, Andrade El Idolo proposed to Charlotte Flair, and in May 2022, the couple finally married in a lavish ceremony in Mexico. The ex-couple's wedding was dubbed a “fairy-tale romance” as it came out of the chaotic world of professional wrestling. Unfortunately, cracks soon began to appear in their happy married life, and in June 2024, Charlotte shocked everyone when she filed for divorce, which was eventually finalised that year. According to multiple reports, constant travel, long-distance, and demanding schedules reportedly took a toll on their marriage.
In early 2025, Andrade El Idolo posted a picture on social media showing him with a son, flaunting four generations of the Andrade family. The picture went viral in no time, as people were curious about his son’s biological mother. However, Andrade has kept the details of his son’s mother under wraps, and no information related to this matter is in the public domain. On the personal front, he is enjoying his fatherhood journey, and Andrade is also focused on positioning himself for future championships now that he has formed an alliance with the Don Callis family.
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