WWE Backstage News: Talent Wore R-Truth Shirts Despite Company Directive
A recent report from Wrestling Headlines has shed light on backstage tension within WWE regarding R-Truth’s current status with the company. According to sources, WWE had issued a directive to its talent not to wear R-Truth merchandise on the June 2, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw. However, it appears that some wrestlers chose to defy this directive.
In a show of solidarity with their colleague, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley were spotted wearing shirts in support of R-Truth. Wrestling Headlines reports that Dominik Mysterio wore a Carlito "That’s Not Cool" shirt during a backstage segment on the June 2 Raw show, while Rhea Ripley shared a photo of herself on social media wearing a R-Truth shirt the day after news of his release surfaced.
As Wrestling Headlines notes, WWE has allowed similar gestures in the past when stars were injured or on their way out. However, this time around, the company seemed to be keen to avoid any displays of support for R-Truth. The report states: "Yeah, we’ve seen it in the past. Guys get hurt, people move on, you see one of their shirts snuck in. But supposedly they didn’t want any R-Truth shirts being worn by talent last night."
The move by Mysterio and Ripley to wear R-Truth shirts in defiance of the company directive is seen as a show of solidarity with their colleague. The live crowd also made their feelings known, breaking out in loud "We Want Truth" chants during the show in support of the veteran performer. As Wrestling Headlines reports, both R-Truth and Carlito’s contracts with WWE are scheduled to expire by mid-2025.
R-Truth has since publicly confirmed his exit from the company, though WWE has yet to release an official statement on the matter. The news of his release has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with many fans and colleagues expressing their support for the veteran performer.
According to Wrestling Headlines, the report of WWE’s directive to its talent not to wear R-Truth shirts was first noted by Wrestle Votes. The move by WWE to discourage displays of support for R-Truth has been seen as a surprising one, given the company’s history of allowing similar gestures in the past.
The incident highlights the complex and often tense relationships between WWE and its talent. As Wrestling Headlines notes, WWE’s directive to its talent not to wear R-Truth shirts may have been intended to avoid any negative publicity, but it has ultimately had the opposite effect, drawing attention to the issue and sparking widespread support for R-Truth among fans and colleagues.
The news was sourced from Wrestling Headlines, which has provided detailed insights into the incident. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how WWE will respond to the outpouring of support for R-Truth.
