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R-Truth announces WWE departure, thanks fans for years of support

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Published  June 1, 2025 4:14pm EDT
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R-Truth making his entrance during SmackDown at the Capital One Arena on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images.)

The Brief

    • WWE veteran R-Truth announced his release from the company on social media.
    • He thanked fans for their love and support throughout his career.
    • R-Truth is a former U.S. Champion and headlined multiple WWE pay-per-view events.

Pro-wrestler R-Truth announced on social media that he had been released by the WWE. 

What they're saying:

"I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE," he posted on social media. "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, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you."

The other side:

FOX Television Stations reached out to WWE for comment. 

Who is R-Truth?

Dig deeper:

R-Truth, whose name is Ron Killings, came from Charlotte, North Carolina. 

According to his website, his journey began as a dancer, where he found freedom through artistic expression. That path led him to a passion for rap, eventually opening doors to collaborations with music legends like Tupac Shakur, Tech N9ne, R&B icon Mýa.

His website states that he has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. 

In WWE, he has been a United States Champion, a WWE Tag Team Champion alongside Kofi Kingston, and a two-time Hardcore Champion under the ring name K-Kwik. 

He headlined five WWE pay-per-view events between 2010 and 2011—twice in team matches and three times in world title bouts, including a singles match at WWE Capitol Punishment and two Elimination Chamber matches.

The Source: The information in this story comes primarily from R-Truth’s own social media post, where he announced his release from WWE and expressed gratitude to fans for their support. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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