According to sources, the recent news of R-Truth’s departure from WWE has sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling community. The decision by WWE not to renew his contract has left fans and fellow wrestlers in disbelief and anger. During a recent episode of “WWE Raw,” fans expressed their discontent by chanting for Truth on multiple occasions.
In response to R-Truth’s departure, AEW’s Jeff Jarrett shared his thoughts on the matter during a recent episode of “My World with Jeff Jarrett.” Jarrett believes that the reason behind R-Truth’s departure is directly related to the changes taking place in WWE following Vince McMahon’s sale of the company.
“At the end of the day, it truly is the result of Vince selling the company,” Jarrett said, as reported by Wrestling Inc. “This is the new WWE, and it’s not going back, it’s not going in reverse. But the industry as a whole? Man, there’s some opportunity, cause the market is going to be, I’ll say this, flooded with talent, with a voice, with a social media following, with a promotional punch and power. It’s exciting.”
Jarrett, who worked alongside R-Truth during their time in TNA in the early to mid 2000s, praised R-Truth’s ability to transition from a serious character to a comedic wrestler. According to Jarrett, R-Truth always excelled in his roles, particularly in comedic segments.
“Once I kind of saw the role he settled into and where Vince saw him at and where he utilized him, there wasn’t ever a segment that he didn’t hit it out of the park,” Jarrett said. “And like you just said, he just comes off the Cena situation. I think that, more than anything, [is why] people [felt] it came out of left field…Personally, I hate to see it for Truth. But I know him. He’s going to rebound in bigger and broader and bolder ways.”
Wrestling fans and fellow wrestlers have been showing their support for R-Truth on social media, expressing their surprise and disappointment at the news of his departure. While some have been critical of WWE’s decision, others have been speculating about R-Truth’s potential future in the wrestling industry.
As reported by Wrestling Inc., Jarrett’s comments on R-Truth’s departure highlight the changing landscape of the wrestling industry. With the rise of new promotions and the shifting dynamics of WWE, many are left wondering what the future holds for R-Truth and other wrestlers who have been released or have chosen to leave the company.
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