R-Truth has made his mark in WWE as one of the most beloved veterans in the business. He signed with the company back in 2008 and had a remarkable fifteen years of matches and moments in the Stamford-based promotion. However, a shocking setback came last week when he announced his departure from WWE.
The Sports Entertainment juggernaut’s decision not to renew his contract was met with a huge backlash from the fans. The regime acknowledged that and brought him back in seven days at the 2025 Money in the Bank PLE. However, it was a difficult task that led WWE CEO Nick Khan to do the unthinkable that many did not expect.
What did Nick Khan do that led to R-Truth’s WWE return?
R-Truth’s release happened under the regime of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. The decision lasted only a week after the ‘We Want Truth’ movement occupied social media and major WWE shows like SmackDown and RAW with the loud chants from fans.
This pushed the company to pursue R-Truth and bring him back. However, it was reported by Fightful Select that the former WWE 24/7 Champion ignored all calls from the company as part of their outreach. The report added that Truth was not responding due to the unceremonious WWE exit in his view.
This led to WWE President and CEO Nick Khan entering the mix to personally reach out to him and negotiate a return deal, in which Truth had one strict condition. Both parties reached a conclusion, paving the way for the man who says ‘What’s Up’ to make his shocking return to the promotion.
In a follow-up report by Fightful, it was stated that it is a rare occasion that Nick Khan would enter the negotiations discussion with WWE talents. However, this situation called for one of the most important individuals in the corporate hierarchy to make his presence felt. Moreover, Khan’s efforts were appreciated, and the WWE roster has been ecstatic about Truth’s comeback.
When Nick Khan took over negotiations to bring Ron Killings back to WWE “things opened up.”
It is rare that Khan gets involved in negotiations, but this situation was important to WWE and the locker room.
The roster is “ecstatic” that R-Truth is back.
– per @FightfulSelect pic.twitter.com/g8pAS0h809
— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) June 9, 2025
R-Truth’s departure from WWE led to major disappointment from not only fans but also his fellow locker room peers. However, with the regime rethinking its decision, it is safe to say that it was the best business.
R-Truth returned to go after his friend turned foe
Fans on social media have described R-Truth’s comeback as a desperate move by Triple H to salvage the company’s reputation. Regardless, they were thrilled to see him make his return at the end of the 2025 WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event.
During the final moments of the explosive tag team match between John Cena & Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso, a hooded man entered the ring and began attacking the Cenation Leader. He unveiled himself, and upon seeing R-Truth back, the fans erupted in a loud pop, being happy to see that their support paid off.
The former United States Champion’s actions led to Cena and Paul losing the match to Uso and Rhodes. With his remarkable return, it will be interesting to see his tenure moving forward, which has been billed as one last true run as a WWE veteran.
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