R-Truth’s shocking WWE exit after nearly two decades has left the wrestling world unsettled, and now a former WWE Superstar is adding his voice to the growing chorus of disapproval.
Bishop Dyer, formerly known as Baron Corbin, didn’t hold back during his appearance on Busted Open, where he reflected on Truth’s loyalty and suggested that the decision to release him would’ve never happened under Vince McMahon’s watch.
Corbin, who spent years working closely with Truth, pointed to Vince McMahon’s emotional investment in loyal talent as proof that things have changed under the TKO era. He made it clear he believes Truth gave WWE everything and didn’t deserve to be shown the door.
“Say what you want about Vince, Vince cared about his talent and he cared about the fans. Everything else in his life is his business and whatever he’s dealing with.”
Corbin then directly compared Truth’s loyalty to that of The Undertaker, who famously shared a close bond with McMahon.
“Guys like Taker, someone who’s been loyal. When you watch Vince talk about Taker, he starts crying because he loves him and his loyalty.”
And he wasn’t done there. Corbin made it crystal clear that Truth always delivered, even when saddled with material that would’ve tanked others.
“R-Truth has been nothing but loyal, he’s done everything that’s ever been asked. He’s gotten everything to work, even some sh*t that’s really questionable over the years, he’s made very entertaining.”
Corbin then dropped a chilling reminder for today’s WWE locker room—no one is safe.
“I think if you’re sitting in that locker room, you have to realize, ‘Oh sh*t, if I’m not on TV for a month, it could be me next.’”
This latest reaction adds fuel to the fire surrounding Truth’s exit, which WWE has yet to publicly comment on in detail. As previously reported, WWE allegedly told talent not to wear R-Truth’s merchandise on-air following the announcement of his departure. The reasoning? WWE didn’t want to give visibility to a star no longer under contract.
Truth’s final WWE match took place on the May 30 episode of SmackDown against JC Mateo. Before that, he was involved in a storyline with John Cena, whom he openly referred to as a childhood hero. His emotional exit post didn’t get the typical “best in your future endeavors” from WWE, a move that many fans took as cold.
Baron Corbin’s comments now raise a deeper question about what loyalty really means in WWE today. If a guy like R-Truth—who’s made even the worst material work—is expendable, then who’s really safe?
Was WWE wrong to let R-Truth go after all he’s done for the company? Or was it just business? Drop your take in the comments and let us know how you really feel.