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WWE Releases R-Truth After 17-Year Run

His contract lapsed without renewal, prompting an outpouring of tributes across the wrestling community.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: R-Truth attends Netflix's Debut of WWE Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome on January 06, 2025 in Inglewood, California

Overview

  • R-Truth confirmed on June 1 that WWE opted not to renew his contract, officially ending his second tenure that began in 2008.
  • His final WWE appearances featured a May 24 loss to John Cena on Saturday Night’s Main Event followed by a defeat to JC Mateo on SmackDown.
  • He became synonymous with comedy segments and amassed a record 54 WWE 24/7 Championship reigns alongside multiple United States, Hardcore and Tag Team titles.
  • His departure follows a series of roster cuts earlier in February and May as WWE restructures its talent lineup.
  • Fellow wrestlers Rhea Ripley, Kevin Owens and Big E paid tribute to his contributions while fans speculated about potential AEW moves or pursuits in music and acting.