WWE Rumor Roundup: Update on Andrade; WWE Draft on ESPN; Hardy Boyz contract & more (December 23, 2025)

Let’s discuss the latest rumors making the rounds among fans on social media!

Speculation and rumors are among the favorite pastimes of WWE fans worldwide. Fans from all over the world enjoy discussing and debating various aspects of the world of pro wrestling. In the aftermath of the Crown Jewel 2025, the rumor mill continues to run in full force.

In today’s edition of the roundup, we cover the latest rumors and news circulating among fans on social media, including the WWE Draft on ESPN, an update on Andrade, Hardy Boyz contract update, and much more.

Update on Andrade

According to Fightful Select, Andrade is now free to sign with any promotion after WWE agreed to waive his non-compete clause. The report notes that this came together after RUSH connected Andrade with an attorney who has a strong working relationship with WWE, helping facilitate the agreement.

Andrade and RUSH share a long history that eventually carried over into AEW. The two are real-life brothers-in-law and longtime allies dating back to their days in CMLL,

WWE Draft on ESPN & hype around Carmelo Hayes

TC from WrestleVotes reported that ESPN had interest in hosting the WWE Draft on its streaming platform, but the concept was ultimately scrapped because it didn’t fit a PLE-style format.

ESPN began with the inaugural Wrestlepalooza PLE in September, and all the Premium Live Events in the United States now stream exclusively on the platform.

The outlet also mentioned that there is significant hype surrounding Carmelo Hayes, highlighted by an overwhelmingly positive reaction to his recent title win at SmackDown tapings.

Hayes defeated Ilja to become the new United States Champion during the December 26 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which was pre-taped from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 19, due to the Christmas holiday season.

Joe Tessitore’s return & Hardy Boyz contract

According to PW Insider, they’ve been informed that WWE’s announce teams are expected to change after the holidays, with Joe Tessitore’s college football commitments now coming to an end.

According to a recent report from Fightful Select, The Hardy Boyz have not yet signed new contracts with TNA, though indications suggest a deal could be finalized in the near future. After the report, Matt Hardy recently stated on X that The Hardy Boyz have “been re-signed for a while.”

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