Overview

• R-Truth confirmed on X that his deal will not be renewed, a report verified by Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp.
• His final WWE appearances included a May 24 loss to John Cena on Saturday Night’s Main Event and a defeat by JC Mateo on SmackDown.
• The release ends his second WWE tenure, which began in 2008 and followed an earlier stint from 1999 to 2001.
• Over his career he held the WWE 24/7 Championship a record 54 times and earned multiple reigns as United States, Hardcore and Tag Team champion.
• Peers including Rhea Ripley and Pat McAfee expressed sadness on social media, and observers are speculating about a possible move to All Elite Wrestling.