Veteran wrestler Ron "R-Truth" Killings was released by the World Wrestling Entertainment. The 53-year-old announced his departure from WWE on X, writing "I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. 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."
Im sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. 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 🙏🏾
— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) June 1, 2025
"Thanks to Truth, we have seen championship matches waged on airplanes mid-flight, in a hotel room, at San Diego Comic-Con and even during a wedding... He was rowdy for a hot minute as K-Kwik during The Attitude Era. Then, after a WWE sabbatical, he came back stronger than ever as R-Truth. Then, when it seemed like he had his moment in the spotlight, Truth continued to evolve and innovate, battling John Cena for the WWE Championship, capturing the WWE Tag Team Titles alongside Kofi Kingston, winning two United States Championships and even dancing his way to victory with Carmella in Mixed Match Challenge Season 2," the WWE website says in his profile page.
According to reports, several WWE insiders have confirmed that he has indeed been let go by WWE and that the X post is not a gimmick.
The longest-reigning WWE 24/7 Champion in the company's history, R-Truth managed to win the title a record 54 times, becoming synonymous with its comedy and chaos. The North Carolina native is has wrestled in both WWE and TNA/Impact Wrestling -- a rare feat for modern stars. Apart from his stylish dance moves and scissor kicks, "Ronnie" Killings has released several songs and albums including his iconic entrance music “What’s Up?”
R Truth last wrestled on the May 30 episode of "WWE SmackDown" where he was defeated by fresh face JC Mateo.
