Why WWE Star Underwent Name Change Revealed
Wrestling Observer reveals R-Truth personally requested the Ron Killings name change in his new WWE deal for future independent opportunities.
Wrestling Observer reveals R-Truth personally requested the Ron Killings name change in his new WWE deal for future independent opportunities.
WWE made a last-minute change to Money in the Bank plans, bringing back R-Truth in response to significant fan outcry and scrapping the original story.
Jonathan Coachman challenges WWE’s narrative on Ron Killings’ return, claiming the company made a mistake and is not engaged in long-term storytelling.
AEW’s Ricochet called out fan hypocrisy regarding R-Truth’s WWE return, labeling those who criticized him while praising WWE “mental patients.”
R-Truth confirms his WWE return was not a storyline, stating on social media that the #WeWantTruth fan movement was “seen, heard, felt and understood.”
Following his announced release, R-Truth ignored multiple attempts by WWE to reconnect, dissatisfied with the impersonal nature of his departure.
Logan Paul blames R-Truth for his Money in the Bank loss, stating on Instagram, “everyone else wants you back. I don’t.”
Following R-Truth’s return at Money in the Bank, reports indicate his contract expiration was not a storyline and WWE reversed course due to fan backlash.
Following his surprise return at Money in the Bank, WWE has officially renamed R-Truth to his real name, Ron Killings.
TKO Group issued a statement celebrating R-Truth’s surprise WWE return at MITB 2025, days after his announced departure sparked fan backlash.
R-Truth made a surprise return at WWE Money in the Bank, attacking John Cena just a week after announcing his departure from the company.
John Cena’s veiled reference to R-Truth during a WWE SmackDown segment may not lead to punishment despite company directives.
R-Truth’s WWE contract was not renewed due to financial calculations, a decision led by Paul “Triple H” Levesque amidst broader organizational cuts.
Bryan Alvarez reported on potential more departures following recent WWE releases, including speculation about Mike Mizanin.
WWE allegedly prevented talent from wearing R-Truth shirts on the June 2 WWE RAW, following his departure, as his popular “Ron Cena” shirt was also pulled.
