WWE Stars React To R-Truth's Shocking Release (WWE News)
The WWE roster reacts to R-Truth's shock departure.
With the wrestling world still in shock at the news that R-Truth will be leaving WWE, some of the veteran's colleagues have shared their thoughts on this surprise development.
One of the most notable comments came from Road Dogg - a former tag partner of R-Truth's and nowadays a lead writer on SmackDown - who said he was "heartbroken" at this news. That came in an X post that's since been deleted, where the WWE Hall of Famer described this as "the part of the business that no one likes but the bean counters. I love Ron the Truth Killings and I don't care who knows it. WHAT A RUN!"
In terms of that run, Ron Killings was first signed by the then-WWF in 1999, initially sent to Memphis Championship Wrestling as K-Kwik as part of a developmental deal. By the end of 2000, K-Kwik would be on the main roster and teaming with Road Dogg, although that tandem would only last a few months due to Dogg being suspended and ultimately fired. For Kwik, he'd be released in August 2001 and would soon reinvent himself in the burgeoning NWA-TNA, where he'd become a two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
During that TNA stint, Killings would take on the Ron 'The Truth' Killings moniker, with that Truth element coming into play when he'd later return to WWE in 2008 under the R-Truth name. Remarkably, he'd remain with WWE for a further 17 years up until yesterday's news that the company has decided not to renew his current deal.
Below are some of the reactions to this news from Truth's colleagues, continuing the theme of just how much love the WWE locker room has for the former United States Champion:
You are a class act @RonKillings.
You were amazing to me since day one when I met you doing my first independent wrestling show in the U.S.
Last week I loved seeing how excited you were for the championship match against John Cena. You remind everyone around the world to never… https://t.co/iNVq5UZSaZ pic.twitter.com/wwLGjVc6Tm— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 1, 2025
LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ❤️?— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 2, 2025
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I hate this so much— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) June 1, 2025
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Hey everybody,
I have a ton of great stories/memories to share about Carlito & Truth, but I think it’s more important to say this:
— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) June 1, 2025
Don’t treat them like they’re completely gone! If you haven’t yet, follow them on all social platforms and keep up with them!@RonKillings is…
I love @RonKillings
It’s guaranteed joy when he’s a part of a segment.. He’s also my dad’s favorite WWE Superstar of all time.
The McAfees are bummed aht but we all know R Truth will continue to bless the world with his BIG ass brain
?? THANK YOU TRUTH pic.twitter.com/ZswYMvQIziAdvertisement— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 1, 2025
No one made me laugh backstage more than Ron. I’ve known this man for 13 years. He treated me like a brother from the very first day. Never saw him in a bad mood. A man who spread kindness and joy every chance he could. https://t.co/YBO8gaGEfN— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) June 1, 2025
I’ve said many times that there are a few people in this industry for whom I have unlimited respect, love and admiration for. @RonKillings is at the very top of that list.
An incredible, timeless performer with an unmatched ability to entertain and bring a smile to anyone he…
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) June 1, 2025
The above comments are just a small example of the outpouring of support, thanks, and shock felt by some of those in WWE right now. This comes alongside reports of how WWE talent is in "disbelief" at the "ruthless" decision to let R-Truth go, with Fightful Select naming this as the most "criticised and universally disliked" exit they've reported on in the outlet's nine-year existence.
While Carlito has said that he himself has two weeks left on his current WWE deal, there's no word as of yet on how long R-Truth has with the company. Once those contracts are up, both men will be free to work for any and all promotions they choose, with no non-compete clause in play when a contract is allowed to naturally expire.