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Andrade Almas

Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza (November 3, 1989), better known by his ring name Andrade (shortened from his previous ring name Andrade "CienAlmas), a Mexican professional luchador who performed in NXT and WWE. He is a one-time NXT Champion.

Professional wrestling career[]

On November 19, 2015, it was announced that Andrade had signed a developmental contract with WWE. He made his WWE in-ring debut at an NXT house show in Tampa, Florida on January 8, 2016, wrestling as "Manny Andrade" and defeating Riddick Moss. At NXT TakeOver: Dallas, Andrade defeated Christopher Girard during a dark match. The following month, Andrade was given the new ring name Andrade "Cien" Almas. It was announced by William Regal that Andrade will face Tye Dillinger at NXT TakeOver: The End on June 8, 2016. At the event, Almas defeated Dillinger in his official debut. At NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II, Almas was defeated by the debuting Bobby Roode. On the October 5 edition of NXT, after losing to The Revival in the first round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, he took out his frustrations by attacking his partner Cedric Alexander, thus turning heel in the process. On the November 16th episode of NXT, Almas defeated Alexander.

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