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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE star R-Truth breaks silence on return after release
The post WWE star R-Truth breaks silence on return after release appeared first on ClutchPoints. Following his surprise return at Money in the Bank, former WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth thanked the fans for leading to him being brought back after his release. Advertisement A fan on X, formerly Twitter, praised the #WeWantTruth movement for bringing R-Truth back to WWE. 'Wrestling as a collective, fans and wrestlers TOGETHER, used their voices to help get a Black man's job back in less than a WWEK!' the post began. That's why the 'how' is important to ME. 22 million views and broken hearts… Change was made. Period.' R-Truth responded to the post, saying, 'No [cap, We Want Truth] was seen, heard, felt, and understood…. Believe me when I say this, I love EVERY ONE of y'all to death [smiling face with tear emoji.] We made history together.' Son of WWE's R-Truth responds to his return After Money in the Bank, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque addressed R-Truth's surprise return. He called it 'All part of the show,' which does not appear to be the case, at least according to R-Truth's son, Christopher Killings. Advertisement He took to his Instagram Stories by reposting WWE's video of the post. Killings simply said, 'Stop the [cap],' in response to Triple H's comments. That was not his only post. Killings also reposted a video of his father's return, saying, 'Congrats on the new deal[,] dad [two money bag emojis]! Last run [loudly crying face emoji].' R-Truth announced that WWE was not renewing his contract on June 1, 2025, meaning he was released. This led to an internet uproar, and the WWE Universe began chanting, 'We want Truth,' beginning with the following edition of Monday Night RAW. The movement made an impact, as WWE rehired him ahead of Money in the Bank. He came back during the main event tag team match between the team of Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against John Cena and Logan Paul. Advertisement Towards the end of the match, Cena began using his WWE Championship belt as a weapon against Rhodes. Just when it appeared he was going to cheat his way to another win, a hooded figure attacked him in the ring. He unmasked himself to reveal R-Truth, which received a loud response from the crowd. It is unclear in what capacity he will be involved in the company moving forward. For now, he is back and will likely resume his program with his 'childhood hero,' Cena. Related: Groundbreaking WWE Worlds Collide shatters viewership records Related: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker hit with boos at WWE Money in the Bank
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Released Superstar Takes Major Shot At WWE
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The landscape for a recently released WWE superstar is evolving, with two recent examples in Shotzi and R-Truth highlighting vastly different, but equally compelling, career paths. One finds greater financial success on the independent circuit, while the other's journey resulted in an unprecedented fan-driven return to the company. Following her WWE release, Shotzi has immediately impacted the independent scene. She has taken high-profile bookings, including a notable appearance in a Three-Way Deathmatch at GCW: Tournament of Survival X. After a fan commented on her working risky matches for "some change" compared to her WWE salary, Shotzi fired back with a revealing statement. Her response shed light on the financial realities for popular talent outside of WWE. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "Made more money in 2 days than what WWE paid me for a week," Shotzi stated. This comment challenges the long-held perception of WWE as the only lucrative option in wrestling and underscores the thriving independent market. In stark contrast, R-Truth's recent departure from WWE took a completely different turn. After he announced the company was not renewing his contract, a massive and organic fan movement began almost immediately. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. The hashtag #WeWantTruth trended for days, and powerful "we want Truth" chants echoed through arenas during episodes of Raw and SmackDown. The movement became so prominent that it was even acknowledged on-air by John Cena. The company reversed its decision, and R-Truth made a shocking return at the Money in the Bank event. He came back in a black hoodie to attack John Cena, costing him and Logan Paul their main event match against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. This comeback, born from fan demand, marks a significant victory for a WWE audience that felt their voices were heard. Shotzi first signed with WWE in late 2019, debuting on the NXT brand. With her unique punk-rock persona and signature tank entrance, she quickly became a fan favorite, winning the NXT Breakout Star of the Year award for 2020. The biggest highlight of her time in NXT came in March 2021 when she and her partner, Ember Moon, captured the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship. She was called up to the main roster in July 2021, debuting on SmackDown alongside Tegan Nox. After that, the team was split in the WWE Draft, and she had a run as a singles competitor. Also, she formed a tag team with Raquel Rodriguez, which led to a notable feud with Damage CTRL and a SmackDown Women's Championship match against Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series in 2022. After a brief return to NXT in late 2024 and early 2025 More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Important Name Forced To Intervene In Bringing R-Truth Back To WWE
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On June 1, 2025, Ron "R-Truth" Killings announced on social media that WWE was not renewing his contract. The news sparked an immediate and widespread backlash from fans and talent alike, with the hashtag #WeWantTruth trending globally. Just days later, at Money in the Bank, Killings made a shocking return by attacking John Cena during the main event. This sudden reversal left many wondering if his departure had been a storyline all along. In the post-show press conference, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque added to the confusion. When asked about the situation, he simply stated, "All part of the show." However, Killings' own son, Christopher, quickly refuted that claim in a since-deleted social media post, calling the comment "cap." That means no. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A new report from Fightful Select has provided more evidence that the situation was not a planned storyline. A WWE higher-up confirmed the sequence of events, stating that Truth's initial departure was legitimate. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: R-Truth attends Netflix's Debut of WWE Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025 in Inglewood, California INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: R-Truth attends Netflix's Debut of WWE Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025 in Inglewood, California According to the report, when WWE initially reached out to Killings for a return, he "didn't seem to entertain the calls." The dynamic changed only when WWE President Nick Khan personally took over the negotiations. It was noted that it is "rare that Nick Khan gets involved in negotiations." The higher-up emphasized that "this one was important to the company and locker room." Bringing Killings back was viewed internally as a "good sign that the roster and fan response being listened to overcame everything else." Unsurprisingly, the WWE roster is said to be "ecstatic" about his return. The report also states that when other talent asked Killings or WWE management directly, they were told the situation was not a work. This aligns with comments from people close to his family, who indicated the new deal was finalized very late in the week. The shift to using his real name, Ron Killings, is also part of the new direction. A source in WWE management noted that Killings "had indicated in the past that he wanted to have at least more of a serious run in-ring before ending his career." His value was clear, as promotions like TNA and GCW were immediately interested in booking him upon news of his availability. This leverage likely contributed to the urgency of WWE's efforts to re-sign him. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R-Truth name retired? WWE superstar's new direction after making shocking return
Image via WWE R-Truth is said to no longer be keeping his iconic ring name. The wrestling world was left shocked at the conclusion of the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. R-Truth, who a week ago had announced his exit, returned to the company following massive support from the fans. The Truth has signed on the dotted line with WWE. However, there is going to be one significant change for the former WWE United States Champion following his spectacular comeback. R-Truth will no longer be using his longtime WWE name moving forward According to the renowned wrestling journalist, Dave Meltzer, via Figure Four Daily Update, R-Truth will be using his real name, Ron Killings, in WWE moving forward. As per the report, Truth himself asked for the name change to one final true run as a WWE veteran. Moreover, it also stated that he would have used his real name as part of the television programming in WWE. This would allow him to pursue indie bookings once his new deal ended. The report stated, 'Ron Killings did ask for the name change to his real name as part of his new deal as many had suspected. The advantage is that when the new deal ends he will have had TV time as Ron Killings and can then go straight to using that name on indies and for personal appearances.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.91 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo R-Truth's new deal is not a typical talent deal that he had before. It has been reported that he ignored all outreach from WWE following his release. It was after WWE President Nick Khan reached out to him that Truth responded and agreed to come back to the company. The captivating WWE superstar announced a week ago that the company was not going to renew his deal. This faced a major backlash from the fans who started the 'We Want Truth' movement that was prevalent on social media and across all WWE shows. The regime listened to the audience and brought him back within a week. He made his return at Money in the Bank PLE to attack John Cena during his tag team match. With Ron Killings ready to begin his last run, it will be interesting to see it unfold with the fans ralling behind him. Also read: R-Truth's stunning WWE return leaves fans and stars emotional at Money in the Bank 2025
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
R-Truth back with WWE after public backlash; to continue under a new name
R Truth is back! Yes, you read that right. The 53-year-old shocked the world when he made his presence felt during the main event of WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Last week, R Truth took to social media to announce that he had been released by the WWE. Ever since his confirmation on X (formerly Twitter), fans went into overdrive criticising the company for letting go of a talent like Truth. 'We Want Truth' and 'Come Back Truth' trended worldwide on social media. During this week's episode of SmackDown, John Cena was constantly interrupted by the crowd as they broke out into the chants of 'We Want Truth'. It looks like the WWE finally heard the voices of its audience as R-Truth made a shocking return during the main event of the Money in the Bank. R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, interrupted the tag team match between John Cena-Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes-Jey Uso. After the main event, Cody Rhodes addressed the return of R-Truth, saying, "You guys wanted R-Truth, and it's always our job, everybody here, Triple H, Nick Khan, to give you what you want, so thank you, guys, for letting us know. Thank you.' Truth appeared as a black-hoodie man, and he then attacked John Cena from behind. Once the Universal Champion was down, Truth lifted up his mask, revealing his face, much to the delight of the entire crowd in Los Angeles. The 53-year-old then hit Cena with the WWE Universal Title. Cody Rhodes capitalised as he hit the Champion with a CrossRhodes. In the end, Rhodes and Jey Uso picked up a victory. Michael Cole, who was on commentary, also discussed the fact that the WWE released Truth and how the fans weren't happy with the decision. According to PWInsider, R Truth had been discussing independent bookings and appearances with the WWE's top management for several days. However, the decision to bring him back was made within the last 72 hours. He will now be known in the company under the Ron Killings name, at least initially. The WWE has already listed his merchandise back on its official website. It was on June 1, 2025, that Truth announced that the WWE decided not to renew his contract. 'I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you.'
