If you were one of the fans chanting “We Want Truth” last week… congratulations. You didn’t just chant. You manifested a comeback.
Ron Killings—known worldwide as R-Truth—confirmed directly on X (formerly Twitter) that his sudden WWE departure and shocking Money in the Bank return wasn’t some elaborate storyline. It was real.
Painfully, awkwardly, frustratingly real.
“It wasn’t no work,” Killings replied to one fan.
“Y’all brought me back,” he told another, thanking the #WeWantTruth movement.
This is not your average kayfabe swerve. This is a legit re-signing saga with a side of corporate scramble.
The Real Story Behind the Realest Comeback
On June 1, Killings publicly revealed that his 17-year WWE tenure was ending due to the company declining to renew his contract. WWE, in turn, stayed silent. No tweet. No farewell. Just… gone.
Fast forward seven days: Money in the Bank goes off the rails in the best way possible.
Cena gets cracked. Cody gets the pin. R-Truth gets the pop of the night.
And fans get whiplash wondering, “Was this all a work?”
Turns out?
Nope.
Killings reportedly ignored WWE’s attempts to re-sign him until company president Nick Khan personally called. That late-game pitch turned things around. According to multiple outlets, the deal came together within 72 hours of MITB.
New Name, New Chapter… Old Vibes
He’s now officially back under contract—and listed as Ron Killings on WWEShop. That’s a throwback to his TNA Wrestling days, the last time he went by his real name on TV. And yes—TNA reportedly reached out, along with several other promotions, but WWE’s last-minute hail Mary sealed the deal.
So for now, the R-Truth name may be shelved, but the man? He’s still dancing, still unpredictable, and still very much adored by the people who brought him back.
This was no work. Just truth.