Before R-Truth orchestrated his dramatic return at Money in the Bank, reports from Fightful Select indicated that TNA had a significant interest in acquiring the veteran superstar. The interest from TNA, where R-Truth previously held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship as Ron Killings, emerged during a period of intense uncertainty regarding his career, with figures like Tommy Dreamer also publicly expressing a desire to bring him in.
The situation began on June 1, when R-Truth announced on social media that his WWE contract had expired and would not be renewed. The news, later confirmed by industry sources not to be a storyline, sent shockwaves through the wrestling community. The departure of the beloved performer was met with immediate and widespread backlash from both fans and talent within the WWE locker room.
In the days that followed, a unified movement under the hashtag #WeWantTruth gained momentum on social media, complemented by audible “We Want Truth” chants during live WWE broadcasts. The public and private outcry underscored the perception that his release, reportedly handled impersonally by lower-level staff, was a significant misstep by the company.
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This brief period as a free agent is when TNA’s interest was reportedly at its peak, as multiple promotions believed he was genuinely available. However, the saga took a sharp turn at Money in the Bank on June 7. During the main event, R-Truth made a shocking appearance, attacking John Cena and revealing he was back with WWE.
Subsequent reports clarified the sequence of events: his departure was a legitimate contract issue, which WWE management, including President Nick Khan, moved to correct after facing considerable pressure. R-Truth acknowledged the fan campaign’s impact on his reinstatement and is now reportedly set for a final, more serious run before retirement, potentially using his real name, Ron Killings.
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