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WWE made a last-minute change to WrestleMania 40 as Andrade El Idolo replaced Dragon Lee in a tag team match with Rey Mysterio against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio, following an attack on Lee. Despite onscreen rivalry, Rey Mysterio expressed pride in Dominik's progress in WWE.
Naomi will be working with the SmackDown brand after a successful run in TNA, while Andrade El Idolo, who recently appeared at the Royal Rumble, will be working with the Raw brand for now, with a potential move to SmackDown in the future. Both stars have officially signed new deals with WWE.
Andrade El Idolo's return to WWE could lead to several changes, including a potential challenge for the United States Championship, joining the Latino World Order faction, and a possible on-screen reunion with his real-life partner Charlotte Flair, offering new storyline opportunities for the promotion.
Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer anticipates that Andrade El Idolo, whose AEW contract recently expired, will appear on WWE Raw, following a tease by WWE executive Paul "Triple H" Levesque about a former champion returning. Andrade's departure from AEW and potential WWE comeback align with his past as a WWE "NXT" and United States Champion, and his personal ties through his wife, Charlotte Flair, who is a current WWE star.
AEW President Tony Khan's hyped 'special Dream Match' announcement turned out to be Bryan Danielson vs. Andrade El Idolo, which was met with disappointment as the two wrestlers had previously faced each other in WWE. The upcoming Collision and Battle of the Belts VIII events also feature other exciting matchups.
AEW Collision featured the Owen Hart Cup Tournament, a mystery partner reveal, and a main event eight-man tag match. Andrade El Idolo defeated Brody King, but was attacked by Buddy Matthews after the match. Willow Nightingale defeated Nyla Rose in a quarterfinal match of the Owen Hart Cup Tournament. The show served as a good go-home show before Sunday's Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
AEW Collision's premiere date was chosen intentionally to avoid competition from other big sporting events. The show premiered on Saturday, June 17, after the conclusion of the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, and before the NFL pre-season begins in August. The debut episode featured the returns of CM Punk, Andrade El Idolo, and Miro.
AEW Collision debuted with CM Punk's return and a trios match alongside FTR against Samoa Joe, Jay White, and Juice Robinson. Luchasaurus won the TNT title from Wardlow, Andrade El Idolo battled Buddy Matthews, and Toni Storm teamed with Ruby Soho to take on Skye Blue and Willow Nightingale. Miro returned to the ring and defeated Tony Nese. The main event featured CM Punk and FTR against Samoa Joe, Jay White, and Juice Robinson, with CMFTR winning.
Charlotte Flair is taking time off from WWE following her loss of the SmackDown Women's title to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39. She informed WWE during the event and is said to be traveling with her husband, Andrade El Idolo. It is unclear how long the break will be, but she is not scheduled for this Friday's SmackDown. Flair had missed much of 2022 for her wedding and dental issues before returning in December and winning the SmackDown belt.