R-Truth has directly addressed the circumstances of his departure and subsequent return to WWE, confirming the pivotal role that fan support played in his reinstatement. Responding on Twitter to a post celebrating that the collective voice of fans and wrestlers secured his job back, R-Truth offered his own heartfelt validation of the movement.
“🙌🏾🔥💪🏾🙏🏾 No🧢 #WeWantTruth was seen, heard, felt and understood… Believe me when I say this, I Love EVERYONE of yall to death🥲 We made history together,” he stated.
The post he replied to had declared, “Ima say this and be done. Wrestling as a collective, fans and wrestlers TOGETHER, used their voices to help get a Black man’s job back in less than a WEEK!! Thats why the ‘how’ is important to ME. 22 million views and broken hearts… Change was made. Period.”
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🙌🏾🔥💪🏾🙏🏾 No🧢 #WeWantTruth was seen, heard, felt and understood… Believe me when I say this, I Love EVERYONE of yall to death🥲 We made history together
Advertising— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) June 8, 2025
In a separate, more direct exchange regarding his appearance at Money in the Bank, R-Truth dismissed any notion that the events were part of a planned storyline, responding to a suggestion that it was a “work” with a simple, two-word declaration: “No work.”
The performer’s candor stands in contrast to the more ambiguous stance taken by WWE leadership. During the press conference following the event, Triple H addressed the situation by remarking, “I love the question. Are you enjoying the show? It’s all part of the show, man.” However, Cody Rhodes appeared to align with R-Truth’s perspective, telling reporters, “You guys wanted Truth… it’s always our job to give you what you want.”
R-Truth’s return materialized during the main event of Money in the Bank on June 7, where a hooded figure interfered, attacking John Cena and enabling Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso to defeat Cena and Logan Paul. This came just days after his June 1 social media announcement that his contract would not be renewed after a 17-year run with the company.
In the week between his announced release and his return, a significant fan outcry developed online with hashtags like #WeWantTruth, and chants demanding his reinstatement were audible during WWE SmackDown segments involving John Cena.
Behind the scenes, reports indicate the decision to bring him back was finalized within 72 hours of the event, with R-Truth signing a new WWE contract. Following the return, WWE began promoting new merchandise using his real name, Ron Killings, sparking talk of a potential shift in character direction. Sources
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