Andrade El Idolo is back, and he's learned a new hold.
Andrade El Idolo won his return match on the June 17 episode of AEW Collision by defeating Buddy Matthews by way of submission when he used the Figure-8 Leg Lock.
That move is, of course, the finishing hold used by his wife, Charlotte Flair in WWE. Charlotte responded to her husband's return and his victory and was very excited to see him getting time to shine.
PAPI.
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 18, 2023
One of the best in the world. That’s what happens when you get to SHINE @AndradeElIdolo #AEWCollision -- #TheRealLatinoMan ------
Andrade gets the win over Buddy Matthews with the Figure Eight!#AEWCollision pic.twitter.com/UxkApykG3v
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) June 18, 2023
After the match, Andrade went for a handshake, but Matthews declined.The lights in the United Center then went dark.
When the lights returned, the House of Black entered the ring. Brody King hit a Lariat on Andrade. Malakai Black said something indiscernible to Andrade.
It looks like this is far from over!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 18, 2023
Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT!@SNM_Buddy @AndradeElIdolo pic.twitter.com/iggjQtgStt
Andrade revealed on social media in November 2022 that he had surgery for a torn pectoral muscle. He hadn't wrestled since competing in the Casino Ladder Match at AEW All Out.
Fans can keep up with our live coverage of the first episode of AEW Saturday Collision at this link. Also, check out our review podcast on YouTube after the show.
