AEW Collision Chaos: Ex-WWE Champion Goes Viral After Wild In-Ring Pants Drop
AEW delivered one of its most unexpected viral moments of the year on Collision, and it came courtesy of a former WWE Champion who clearly knows how to command attention.
Andrade El Idolo shocked fans inside the arena and watching at home when he casually dropped his pants mid-match — then continued wrestling like it was just another Saturday night.
The clip exploded across social media within minutes.
Andrade’s AEW return keeps stealing headlines
After recently securing an early release from his WWE non-compete clause, Andrade officially relaunched his AEW run earlier this month. His return bout at Collision: Maximum Carnage saw him dismantle Angelico in under four minutes, a strong statement that AEW has major plans for El Idolo.
This past Saturday marked Andrade’s second match back, this time against CMLL standout Magnus. From the opening moments, Andrade dictated the pace, blending crisp offense with his trademark swagger and constant crowd engagement.
Then came the moment nobody saw coming.
Pants-off spot sends social media into meltdown
Fully leaning into his ultra-confident persona, Andrade flirted with fans, posed between moves, and even teased handing out his phone number. Moments later, he calmly removed his pants in the middle of the match, revealing his wrestling trunks — and didn’t miss a single beat.
The spot instantly went viral, with clips and screenshots flooding X and other platforms. Fans praised Andrade’s confidence, charisma, and ability to turn a simple moment into a headline-grabbing spectacle.
Andrade wrapped things up in style, debuting a new finisher — a double underhook elevated twisting neckbreaker — to score a decisive win over Magnus.
Andrade targets the AEW World Title
After the match, Andrade made his intentions unmistakably clear. He announced his pursuit of the AEW World Championship, currently held by MJF, but admitted there’s one major obstacle standing in his way: Swerve Strickland.
El Idolo formally challenged Swerve, calling him the final roadblock on his path to the top. AEW President Tony Khan quickly made it official, confirming Andrade El Idolo vs. Swerve Strickland for this Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite.
With buzz, momentum, and viral moments already following him, Andrade’s AEW comeback is off to a blazing start — and judging by this weekend, he’s only getting warmed up.
