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There aren’t many WWE wrestlers whose release caused an uproar like R-Truth’s did back in June. Not only were the fans furious at WWE for releasing a legend like him after so many years working for the company, wrestlers backstage were also not happy with this decision.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 16

R-Truth Defends WWE Creative for Getting Rid of His Ron Killings Persona After John Cena’s Babyface Turn

When John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber earlier this year, fans were excited about the potential for memorable segments and storylines. However, few would have predicted that one of the most prominent angles would involve R-Truth.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 11

WWE SmackDown Preview (7/11/25): Start Time, Match Card

WWE makes its final stop ahead of the company's massive two day takeover of Atlanta as Friday Night SmackDown goes live tonight from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

What Time is WWE SmackDown on Friday? (7/11/25)

Establishing itself as the most-watched television program on Friday nights, WWE’s secondary program of SmackDown, has been airing weekly since April 1999.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 19

WWE SmackDown Preview (6/20/25) – Ron Killings Ready for the Unthinkable

This Friday’s WWE SmackDown is stacked, feeling like a Premium Live Event. If you’re interested in what’s going down on the Blue Brands, here’s a full WWE SmackDown preview for June 20th, 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 17

WWE Hall Of Famer Hopes Ron Killings Becomes World Champion

R-Truth's return to WWE as Ron Killings lit the wrestling world on fire, and one WWE Hall of Famer thinks the company could run as far as it wants to with it.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 15

Booker T Envisions Big Things Ahead For R-Truth After His Return To WWE

The Truth has been set free in WWE. Ron Killings made his shocking return at WWE Money in the Bank this past weekend and continued his rivalry with John Cena by clocking his former 'childhood hero' with the WWE Championship belt.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 12

Ron Killings Slams Bully Ray's Criticism Of WWE Raw Promo In Expletive Filled Rant

Ron Killings sounded off on a question regarding him cutting his own hair on this week's episode of WWE Raw During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Killings was asked about the angle on this week's Raw and immediately responded with a passionate decree that he would no longer be taken advantage of in WWE.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 12

Who should defeat John Cena for the WWE Championship?

December of this year will mark the end of Big Match John’s career as an active in-ring competitor.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 11

How Appearance Changes Can Benefit Wrestlers

On June 1, 2025, the man formerly known as R-Truth announced that he had been released from WWE, ending a tenure marked by many amazing moments. The news left everyone in shock, with many wrestlers commenting on what an amazing locker room presence he was.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 10

Ron Killings Explains How WWE Fans Brought R-Truth Back, Thanks Nick Khan And Triple H

The truth has set Ron Killings free, and he is officially back in WWE. Killings, formerly known as R-Truth, revealed on June 1 WWE was going to let his contract expire, ending his 17-year run in the company.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

The WWE Welcomes Ron Killings (R-Truth)

On June 1st, it was announced that WWE star R-Truth (Ron Killings) was released from the company. It was very unexpected to the WWE Universe and employees.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 10

R-Truth Shaves His Head In Emotional WWE Raw Return

It has been a wild week in WWE, and it's all thanks to the drama surrounding R-Truth. First, he announced on social media that WWE was not renewing his contract, but then, after the intense fan backlash, TKO had a change of heart.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

Ron Killings Takes Drastic Action While Promising Fans, 'the Truth Has Set Me Free'

Allow him to introduce himself. Ron Killings fka R-Truth has arrived and it’s time to put some respect on his name. On Saturday at Money in the Bank, Ron Killings shocked the world when he appeared at the end of the John Cena/Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes/Jey Uso match to cost his childhood hero and his partner.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 9

New Report Explains Why R-Truth Is Switching Back To His Real Name of Ron Killings

R-Truth may have built his modern day reputation on being a comic relief act on the WWE roster, but it would appear that Truth's days of slapstick are behind him as he readies himself for one final run.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / June 8

WWE Superstar’s Son Reacts to Triple H’s Comments on Saturday

Fan-favorite WWE superstar R-Truth returned to the company during the main event of Saturday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Inglewood, California.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 5

'I Would Be More Than Honored' R-Truth Already Knows Who He Wants To Induct Him Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

The wrestling world was shocked to recently learn that WWE wasn't bringing back R-Truth when his contract comes to an end. Fans were angry that someone as entertaining as Truth would be let go, and it's been reported that his fellow wrestlers were just as upset.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 2

Backstage Reaction to R-Truth’s Shocking WWE Release Questions the Current Regime’s Ruthlessness

On Sunday, Ron Killings, aka R-Truth, broke it to the masses that he’s been released by WWE. In the revelation that he made on X, the veteran wrestler thanked the company, but more importantly, the fans who’ve supported him come sunshine or rain.