WWE Bids Farewell to R-Truth After 17 Years of Laughter and Legacy
Man, this one really hits home. After an incredible 17-year run with WWE, R-Truth has officially been released from the company. And honestly, it’s hard to imagine the WWE landscape without him in it. For fans like me who grew up watching his antics, energy, and unmatched charisma, this news feels like the end of an era.
R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, confirmed the news himself on social media with a heartfelt message. He said, “I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride.” That’s the kind of gratitude and humility we’ve come to expect from Truth, and it’s exactly why the fans — myself included — adore him.
Truth’s WWE journey started way back in 1999, had a break, and returned in 2008 for a legendary second run that gave us some of the funniest, most entertaining moments in wrestling. Whether it was rapping his way to the ring with his signature “What’s up?” chant or bringing to life his imaginary friend “Little Jimmy,” R-Truth had a way of turning even the silliest segments into gold.
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Remember when he entered the women's Royal Rumble? Or mistook Tommaso Ciampa for Triple H? Or when he had Brock Lesnar laughing in the middle of a promo? You never saw Lesnar break character, but Truth got him. That’s how naturally funny the man is.
Even when he wasn’t in the title picture, R-Truth had something many superstars chase but never find — universal love from the audience. He may not have held the WWE Championship, but he became a record-breaking 24/7 Champion 53 times . That title was practically built around him. He’d win it in hotel lobbies, parking lots, even while dressed in costumes — and somehow, it never got old. That was R-Truth’s magic.
And he kept evolving. In 2024 and early 2025, he became part of The Judgment Day’s segments, trying to "join" them and constantly mixing up names and roles. It was classic R-Truth: hilarious, unpredictable, but always done with heart. One of his last big moments came when he faced John Cena, calling him his “childhood hero,” despite being older than him — and still copied his entrance and gear to perfection.
Now at 53, R-Truth might be stepping away from WWE, but something tells me he’s not done entertaining. This man is too charismatic, too talented, and too loved to disappear. From his days in TNA as the first Black NWA World Heavyweight Champion to his tag team gold with The Miz, R-Truth has carved out a legacy that’s totally unique. He brought joy — not just to fans, but to the very performers around him.
So here’s to Ron Killings, the man who made us laugh, think, and cheer. WWE might have released him, but his impact? That’s permanent. Thank you, Truth.
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