WWE fans 'in tears' over beloved star's powerful transformation on Raw
WWE fans couldn't help but get emotional watching R-Truth transform into Ron Killings before their very eyes on Monday Night Raw.
For almost two decades, the former United States Champion has largely been a comedy act, beloved by fans but never getting too serious in the ring.
Of course, fans of TNA Wrestling know all too well what he can do from his time as world champ under his real name.
Now, it's time for WWE fans to get caught up, as Truth – who revealed just over a week ago he had been told by bosses he would be released when his contact expired – completed a remarkable turnaround.
Viewers' voices were heard, the decision was reversed, and the fan favourite was brought back in an unbelievable way at Money In The Bank over the weekend.
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Just 48 hours later on Raw, Truth cut a fiery promo on the commentary desk, before pulling out a pair of scissors and cutting off his dreadlocks.
'Bro I got chills watching that promo 🥶 Truth cutting his hair got me shocked also 😱 R-Truth is gone and Ron Killings has arrived 🔥#WWERaw,' wrote @Ossnips on X.
'R-Truth cutting his hair elevated the whole thing. He proved his conviction. Every word he spoke meant more,' @NamasteWestli1, as @zeevee admitted: 'Truth got me in tears right now. I'm on the floor.
'R-Truth is gone but Ron Killings is here. This man is beloved y'all,' added @RyanSilapan, while @2000bryam said: 'Man that R truth – Ron Killings transformation segment literally brought tears to my eyes … Give that man and Emmy.'
And fan @LittleVampie222 tweeted: 'I am so freaking happy for him, man! 🖤 And so glad they gave him a moment to let us know what's up. And to shed his skin, or eh, hair. I had literal tears in my eyes and a smile on my face! Ron Killings is about to be something special!'
Starting his promo on the desk, the revitalised wrestler said: 'Y'all brought R-Truth back. We want Truth, y'all got R-Truth. We won! R-Truth is back – for all of you! Every last one of you, R-Truth is back!
'I'm back for me too. You see, not only did you bring R-Truth back… you got me. Now, we all love R-Truth. I love R-Truth too.'
However, he pointed out that his well-known persona can be 'too funny all the time', as well as 'too nice' and 'too forgiving'. More Trending
'Not me,' he insisted. 'I feel different. I feel alive. And for any of you that thinks I'm a lie, you think I'm some sideshow act, you think I'm a gimmick?'
The crowd roared 'no', and soon went wild as commentators Wade Barrett and Michael Cole backed away as he pulled out the scissors and chopped off his locks.
'R-Truth – the truth has set me free. I am Ron Killings,' he bellowed to an incredible reaction. 'I am the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth! Now put some respect on my name!'
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