WWE mainstay receives overwhelming show of support after shocking release from company
After his nearly two-decade run with World Wrestling Entertainment came to a shocking end over the weekend, the testament to Ron Killings' legacy isn't his in-ring work, his promos or his character changes over the years.
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It's not his title history. Not the catchphrases. Not the humorous, unforgettable and original material he left fans in stitches with. Not the fact that he was the oldest (53 years old) WWE talent on the roster yet appeared ageless. Not his character's obsession with John Cena. Not the fact that he was among the longest-serving and most loyal employees in company history.
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But rather, it was the rare, universal outpouring of love for a man who just seemed to love and appreciate what he had been given and what he continued to earn.
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Killings, known to wrestling fans as the lovable R Truth, stunned the wrestling world with a simple Tweet on Sunday.
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'I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE,' he wrote.
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'I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you'
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Im sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you 🙏🏾
— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) June 1, 2025
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At first, fans weren't sure what they'd read was even real. Given Killings' unique and creative sense of humour, many suggested it was a 'work,' lingo for wrestling storyline. But soon, the tributes began to pour in Killings.
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In my nearly 30-year career covering WWE, not a soul has ever uttered anything but love and respect for Killings., who broke into the business in the late 1990s as K-Kwik.
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Killings' former tag-team partner, The Miz, was among those who paid homage to Killings on X following his departure.
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'Forming Awesome Truth with you was one of the best runs of my career. No one made me laugh harder. Your energy, heart, and smile lit up every room…and every arena. You're not one of a kind, you're one in a lifetime. Love you, Truth. Keep shining.'
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Forming Awesome Truth with you was one of the best runs of my career. No one made me laugh harder. Your energy, heart, and smile lit up every room…and every arena. You're not one of a kind, you're one in a lifetime. Love you, Truth. Keep shining. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RU6UaDXGSx
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) June 1, 2025
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