US EditionR-Truth Announces WWE Departure, Thanks Fans for Years of Support
- Pro-Wrestler R-Truth, real name Ron Killings from Charlotte, North Carolina, announced in 2025 via social media that WWE released him.
- His release followed a long wrestling career including two WWE runs, during which he held multiple championships and headlined pay-per-view events.
- Killings began as a dancer and developed a rap career with collaborations including Tupac Shakur and Tech N9ne before and during wrestling.
- He shared on social media that he had been let go by WWE and expressed his gratitude to fans for their continued love and support over the years.
- This announcement indicates the end of his WWE tenure, and media outlets sought comment from WWE regarding his status and contract.
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R-Truth, a legendary WWE wrestler, was fired by the U.S. wrestling company, made known through a brief social media release.Recently, he appeared about the ring to fight against champion John Cena, who reacted on his social networks after R-Truth's real name Ron Killings made the news known.What happened to R-Truth of WWE?R-Truth was clear and concise on social networks: “I’m sorry to inform you that I’ve just been fired from WWE,” without givin…
Longtime WWE wrestler 'R-Truth' announces his release from company; fellow wrestlers react
STAMFORD, Conn. (KARK) – Ron Killings, known in the WWE as “R-Truth,” announced his release from the company after 17 years on Sunday. In a post on social media, Killings broke the news and expressed gratitude to fans. “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 every one of you who was along for the ride,” Killings wrote. “Thank you for all the love, support, …
WWE Wrestlers And Fans Fear For Future Of Company After Release Of Longtime Star R-Truth
On Sunday, WWE veteran R-Truth (real name Ron Killings) announced that the company had released him after a 17-year run with the company. The news sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and led both fans and WWE talent to express their concerns over the future of the company. R-Truth, who is 54 years old, had a brief run in the company from 1999-2001 before returning in 2008 and embarking on a 17-year run where he served in various roles. H…
Longtime Wrestler R-Truth Reveals He's Been 'Released' by the WWE
The longtime wrestler's departure comes amid his feud with star John CenaWWE via Getty R-Truth at the Mona Center on Sept. 12, 2022NEED TO KNOWWWE star R-Truth said he's been "released" by the company in a statement on XThe longtime wrestler apologized to fans as he made the announcementHis departure comes amid a feud with wrestling great John CenaWWE star R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, said he's been "released" by the company after n…
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