Andrade El Idolo

Andrade El Idolo is the ring name of Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, a Mexican professional wrestler born in Gómez Palacio, Durango.

Andrade El Idolo is the ring name of Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, a Mexican professional wrestler born in Gómez Palacio, Durango. He is known for his work in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and has also performed under the names Brillante Jr., La Sombra, Andrade Cien Almas, and Andrade.

Early life and background

Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza was born in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, on 3 November 1989. He comes from a wrestling family and is described as a third-generation professional wrestler.

Professional wrestling career

Andrade debuted professionally before his 14th birthday and wrestled early in his career as Brillante Jr. He later gained prominence in CMLL as La Sombra and went on to work for WWE, NJPW, and AEW.

Championships and accomplishments

During his CMLL tenure, he won the Torneo Gran Alternativa in 2007 and the Universal Championship in 2011. He also held several championships simultaneously, highlighting a major run in Mexican professional wrestling.

Ring names and character work

Throughout his career, Andrade has used several personas, including La Sombra and Andrade Cien Almas. Sources note that these characters have alternated between heroic and villainous roles.