R-Truth is officially back in WWE, and this time, he’s doing things on his own terms. According to Bodyslam, the veteran performer has signed a new contract with the company—one that isn’t quite the usual full-time deal but gives him the chance to wrap up his storied WWE career on his own terms. “The new deal came together sometime on Friday,” the report stated. “This new deal isn’t a normal active working talent deal but it gives him the opportunity for one true final run.” R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, is taking this opportunity to also reshape how fans know him. In an update from the Wrestling Observer, it was revealed that Killings personally requested the use of his real name as part of this new contract with WWE.
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.
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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