R-Truth’s surprising departure from WWE has sparked criticism from former WWE star Bishop Dyer, previously known as Baron Corbin, nearly two decades after R-Truth’s wrestling career began. Corbin, who had worked closely with R-Truth, emphasized the genuine loyalty R-Truth showed and suggested that such a release would not have taken place under Vince McMahon’s leadership.
Corbin stressed that Vince McMahon was emotionally invested in his loyal wrestlers, contrasting it with the current TKO era. He firmly believes that R-Truth, who has given his all to WWE, did not deserve to be let go. Corbin noted, “Whatever people say about Vince, he cared deeply about his talent and fans, while his personal matters remained private.”
He also compared R-Truth’s loyalty to that of The Undertaker, recalling how Vince would become emotional speaking about The Undertaker’s dedication. Corbin made it clear that R-Truth was always dependable, even when faced with difficult or questionable situations. “R-Truth was loyal and did every task assigned to him, including some challenging ones that kept him interesting,” he added.
Warning about the current state of WWE’s locker room, Corbin said, “If you’re not on TV for a month, it could be your turn next,” highlighting the lack of security wrestlers now feel. This reaction intensifies the controversy surrounding R-Truth’s exit, which WWE has yet to address fully. It has been reported that WWE advised talent not to wear R-Truth merchandise post-departure, implying a desire to reduce his visibility.
R-Truth’s final WWE match aired on the May 30th episode of SmackDown against JC Mateo, following a storyline involving John Cena. His emotional farewell was notably devoid of WWE’s usual well-wishes, leaving fans feeling the send-off was cold. Corbin’s remarks raise troubling questions about what loyalty means in WWE today—if even a dedicated wrestler like R-Truth isn’t safe in the company, who is?
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Fan Take: This news strikes at the heart of WWE’s evolving culture, reminding fans that loyalty may not guarantee security anymore. For a company that prides itself on long-term storytelling and wrestler legacies, how it handles valued veterans like R-Truth could signal a worrying shift for the future of the sport.
