AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo has announced a brief hiatus from the ring after experiencing health issues following his match at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, prompting playful public speculation from fellow professional wrestler MJF ahead of the upcoming Casino Gauntlet match.
Andrade El Idolo Announces Unexpected Hiatus Following AEW Grand Slam Mexico
Reigning AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo is stepping away from the ring for a few days or weeks to recover from an undisclosed illness announced on X/Twitter. The 36-year-old athlete confirmed his upcoming absence shortly after returning from Mexico, where he secured a major victory at AEW Grand Slam Mexico by defeating Tommaso Ciampa and Komander in a three-way match.
That victory earned the champion the number-one spot in the upcoming AEW All In London Casino Gauntlet match. Despite not feeling well in the days following the event, El Idolo fulfilled professional obligations by competing in two shows in Canada with MLP before returning home to Miami, according to reporting from F4wonline.
“Hi everyone and especially Las Señoritas! I’ve just landed back in Miami, where I live, and I went straight to the DR. I hadn’t been feeling well since the Wednesday after the Grand Slam, but as a professional, I had two shows in Canada with MLP. I’ll keep you posted, but I have to be out of action for a few days or weeks. It’s nothing serious, Take care! but… I have one question?”
Andrade El Idolo, via social media
MJF Responds With Social Media Commentary Amid Ongoing Rivalry
The announcement immediately drew public attention from former AEW World Champion MJF, who weighed in on the champion’s social media post with characteristic flair. The interaction highlights the tangled ongoing storylines between the two athletes.
During the same Grand Slam Mexico event where El Idolo secured his Casino Gauntlet spot, the wrestler was laid out by a returning MJF. During that surprise confrontation, MJF reclaimed the Dynamite diamond ring and displayed his own Triple B title belt while proclaiming himself the true AEW World Champion.
“HAHAHAHAHAHA How you know? OH I KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED!”
MJF, responding on social media
Whether El Idolo’s time away stems from a legitimate physical ailment or plays directly into the ongoing on-screen angle with MJF remains entirely unconfirmed by official sources.
Title Defense History and the Road to AEW All In London
The current disruption comes at a critical juncture for the championship picture. El Idolo captured the National Championship by defeating Mark Davis at AEW Redemption 2026 and has successfully defended the title once since winning the belt.
Meanwhile, MJF continues his own path toward the upcoming pay-per-view event. MJF is scheduled to compete in a three-way match against Speedball
Mike Bailey and Nick Wayne to determine the number-two spot in the All In Casino Gauntlet match, setting up a potential collision course with El Idolo once the champion returns to active competition.
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