Triple H is reportedly unhappy with WWE President Nick Khan over the return of R-Truth, according to former WWE & current AAA commentator Hugo Savinovich. Savinovich revealed that the original decision to let R-Truth go had come directly from Triple H, but Nick Khan overruled HHH and personally reached out to the veteran performer to bring him back to the company. This move appears to have caused some behind-the-scenes tension. While WWE has not officially commented on the internal situation, Savinovich suggested that the disagreement has added strain between the two top executives, especially as it relates to decision-making power and communication.
Hugo also noted that Triple H upset the WWE locker room by saying on the Money In The Bank post show that Truth’s departure was part of the show.
R-Truth Wants To Be Known As Ron Killings In WWE
While fans have known him for decades as the comedic, high-energy R-Truth, the performer is now stepping into the next chapter of his career under the name he was born with. Ron Killings is the identity that will now be used more prominently on WWE programming, which he personally requested as part of this new contract with WWE.
The move is a strategic one. As the Wrestling Observer notes, the move benefits him long-term once his current deal ends, as he’ll already have name recognition as Ron Killings from WWE TV and can easily use it for independent bookings and public appearances.
This is particularly valuable in today’s wrestling industry, where brand identity outside of WWE is more important than ever. With this adjustment, Killings can maintain continuity between his WWE legacy and his post-WWE opportunities.
WWE Shop Uses Ron Killings Name On New Merchandise
WWE has already begun implementing the change. The company’s official WWE Shop used “Ron Killings” in a graphic promoting the return of his merchandise, signaling that this isn’t just a behind-the-scenes decision—it’s one that WWE is ready to push publicly.
For a performer who has spanned eras in WWE, from early 2000s programs to the modern-day PG era, this final stretch under his real name represents more than just a gimmick change. It’s a reflection of R-Truth’s personal and professional evolution.
After a whirlwind month that saw his real-life WWE departure, emotional locker room reactions, and dramatic return, this new deal gives R-Truth—now Ron Killings—the chance to write his final chapter on his own terms.
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