Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza, a talented Mexican professional wrestler, has made a name for himself in the world of sports entertainment, currently plying his trade with WWE's developmental territory NXT.
Before joining the WWE, he had a successful stint with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL),where he wrestled under the ring name La Sombra from 2007 until 2015, honing his skills and gaining valuable experience in the process.
At a remarkably young age of 13, Andrade embarked on his professional wrestling journey, initially performing under the ring name Brillante Jr. With his early start in the industry, he eventually made his way to the prominent Mexican wrestling promotion, CMLL, in the year 2007.
It was during his tenure at CMLL that Andrade's talents began to flourish, as he went on to achieve significant success, including a notable victory in the prestigious 2007 Torneo Gran Alternativa tournament.
Andrade, a multifaceted and accomplished professional wrestler, reached a remarkable milestone in his career by simultaneously holding onto three prestigious championships, including the esteemed Mexican National Trios Championship, the highly coveted NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship, and the coveted CMLL World Tag Team Championship.
In addition to his impressive feat, Andrade also made significant appearances in the renowned New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he further solidified his reputation by capturing the esteemed IWGP Intercontinental Championship, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
Andrade, also known as La Sombra, held a prestigious position as a founding member of the esteemed wrestling group, Los Ingobernables, where he showcased his exceptional skills and participated in numerous high-stakes Lucha de Apuestas matches, ultimately emerging victorious against the likes of El Felino, Olímpico, and Volador Jr., thereby claiming their coveted masks.
Andrade's remarkable wrestling career has been distinguished by a multitude of prestigious accolades and remarkable achievements, unequivocally cementing his status as one of the most accomplished and illustrious Mexican professional wrestlers of his era.
