R-Truth’s WWE departure isn’t as straightforward as it first seemed. While fans continue rallying behind the veteran performer, new reports suggest there’s more going on behind the scenes—especially when it comes to why he’s no longer with the company.
In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE made the call to part ways with R-Truth because of his contract being too expensive for how he was being used.
“Essentially in his case it was a financial decision by the company, in the sense his last contract was so high that for the level they were using him they felt it made no sense.”
That lines up with WWE’s broader cost-cutting trend. But it directly contradicts an earlier report from former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman. On The Coach & Bro Show, Coachman said someone close to the situation told him WWE did offer Truth a new deal—but with a major pay cut.
“I should put this out there—because I had somebody reach out to me. And reportedly, and I have not confirmed this, but reportedly they did offer R-Truth a contract that was far less money than what he was making, and he decided to turn that down. That’s what somebody told me that’s in the know. Now whether or not that’s true, I’m not sure.”
If that’s accurate, then Truth wasn’t released—he walked away on principle. Teddy Long weighed in on Road Trip After Hours, revealing that Truth is taking it all in stride.
“I talked to Truth, and he’s happy with it. I saw his statement that he made after the release. So you know, it’s like this with me. If Truth is happy, I love it.”
“God does things for a reason. This may be the best thing to ever happen to him.”
Mac Davis, Long’s co-host, believes this might be Truth’s opportunity to truly reinvent himself.
“We might see the R-Truth that we have never got to see where he’s allowed to be him.”
Despite the split, Truth isn’t out of options. Meltzer also noted that TNA Wrestling is already looking to sign him.
“Those in TNA have already said that they want to make him an offer, and for that company, he’ll come in fairly hot.”
As for AEW, it depends on whether Tony Khan sees room for a comedic veteran.
“I don’t know that AEW would or wouldn’t take him. Really it comes down to if Tony Khan wants a comedy character and they come to a price agreement.”
Whatever the real story is, one thing’s clear—R-Truth left behind a massive fanbase and years of loyalty. Whether he got cut or chose to leave, he’s not done entertaining.
Do you think R-Truth made the right move by turning down WWE’s offer? Or was WWE right to move on? Drop your take in the comments below.
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