US EditionR-Truth's Surprising WWE Exit Was Not Entirely Forced
- R-Truth, a 53-year-old wrestling veteran, announced his departure from WWE on June 1 after 17 years with the Stamford-based company.
- Reports indicate WWE decided not to renew R-Truth's contract and offered him a lower-paying deal, which he declined, leading to his exit.
- The news surprised fans and colleagues, sparked backlash against WWE leaders, and prompted speculation about possible rehiring or moves to other promotions like TNA.
- Wrestling figures praised R-Truth's longevity, athleticism, and versatility, with JBL calling the release "bizarre" and Stevens Richards advising him not to trust WWE again.
- This departure suggests WWE's evolving direction may be impacting veteran talent, while R-Truth is expected to pursue new opportunities and maintain a strong fan following.
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Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Reacts To R-Truth's WWE Release
Image Credit: TNA Wrestling Former TNA Tag Team Champion and NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones isn’t thrilled about WWE releasing his former tag team partner, R-Truth. Back in 2007, Pacman teamed with R-Truth in TNA Wrestling. The duo captured the TNA Tag Team Titles on their first night as a team when Jones pinned Sting at No Surrender to win the titles for his team. On the latest episode of Politely Raw: Pacman Jones Show, the former NFL star mad…
JBL Believes R-Truth Will Be A Massive Star Post-WWE Release
During a recent appearance on the “Something To Wrestle With” podcast, JBL discussed R-Truth’s (Ron Killings) release from WWE over the weekend and what it means for the 53-year-old star. You can check out some highlights from the podcast below: On R-Truth’s release: “Truth has had a great career, and of course, he’s still got years left. I know he’s 53 years old, I think is what I read on the internet. But he’s in tremendous shape. He’s a great…
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