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Toronto Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
WWE mainstay receives overwhelming show of support after shocking release from company
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. R-Truth and The Miz react after winning a six-pack tag team ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship during WrestleMania 40 in 2024. Getty Images 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 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. 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. Killings, known to wrestling fans as the lovable R Truth, stunned the wrestling world with a simple Tweet on Sunday. 'I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE,' he wrote. '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' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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. 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. Killings' former tag-team partner, The Miz, was among those who paid homage to Killings on X following his departure. '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.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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. ❤️ — The Miz (@mikethemiz) June 1, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As did ECW legend and Busted Open co-host Tommy Dreamer: 'He steals every scene he is in. WHAT'S UP WHAT'S UP HIT ME UP.' Canadian Kevin Owens posted a touching tribute. I've said many times that there are a few people in this industry for whom I have unlimited respect, love and admiration for. @RonKillings is at the very top of that list. An incredible, timeless performer with an unmatched ability to entertain and bring a smile to anyone he… — Kevin (@FightOwensFight) June 1, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I've said many times that there are a few people in this industry for whom I have unlimited respect, love and admiration for,' he wrote. '@RonKillings is at the very top of that list. An incredible, timeless performer with an unmatched ability to entertain and bring a smile to anyone he encounters, be it the fans or every single person lucky enough to have had the privilege to work alongside him. His kindness, humility and infectious good nature makes him one of the most beloved people I've met in this industry and the void that his absence will leave in our locker room is immeasurable. I love you, dude.' Even the current WWE Undisputed champion, John Cena, posted a rare specific post to his X account, which is reserved for motivating posts and few personal recollections, posting a picture of Killings sporting his Cena-themed attire that he wore when the two faced off a week earlier in a match at Saturday Night's Main Event , which proved to be Killings' swan song. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sometimes, when someone is released or simply not signed to a new contract, as a fan, you can say to yourself, 'Oh, I can understand.' Maybe that talent had been off TV for a while, or simply not been being used effectively. Perhaps injuries or Father Time had slowed them down. Or maybe creatively, it just wasn't working. None of that logic applies in this instance. Killings was, pun intended, killing it. But, the harsh reality of life is that sometimes, tough decisions are made. This appears to have been that case. Whatever the case, Killings' loss will be felt by fans of WWE. His comedic timing, his sheer love for the business, his ageless abilities. And, most importantly, the respect among his peers. Hey Truth. Thank you. Columnists Sunshine Girls Canada Olympics Technology
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Social media buzz: Ron Killings, aka R-Truth, says WWE has given him his release
Ron Killings' character R-Truth has been a mainstay for years in WWE. The WWE Universe loves the comedic and unpredictable nature of R-Truth. His ability to confuse and fool opponents through nonsensical promos and conversation has been one of the favorites. That is why it is surprising, stunning, that Killings announced on Sunday he has been released by the sports entertainment juggernaut. The only thing everyone can hope is this is another example of R-Truth failing to understand what he was told. Anything is possible in the surreal world of WWE, right? R-Truth and The Miz react after winning a six-pack tag team ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Social media in uproar as R-Truth says WWE is releasing him
