At WWE’s recent show in Oklahoma City, fans loudly and repeatedly chanted “We Want Truth” in response to the unexpected release of R-Truth, who had been actively appearing on television and even competing against WWE champion John Cena. Despite being a veteran talent, R-Truth’s departure came as a shock, prompting many wrestlers to express their feelings online. During multiple matches, from CM Punk and Sami Zayn’s opening segment to the women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match and a tag bout between Judgment Day and War Raiders, the crowd’s calls for R-Truth were a consistent theme. Signs bearing messages like “R-Truth or We Riot” and the trending hashtag #WeWantTruth on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted fan support. Backstage, wrestlers like Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio showed solidarity by wearing shirts referencing R-Truth and other recently released stars. The overwhelming fan reaction clearly indicates that the wrestling community still deeply values R-Truth and wants to see him remain involved.
Fan Take: The passionate response from the WWE audience underscores the importance of veteran stars like R-Truth in maintaining fan engagement and continuity in storytelling. His absence might leave a noticeable gap in WWE programming, signaling a potential challenge for the company to balance talent cuts with sustaining fan loyalty and interest.
