Teddy Long on R-Truth WWE Release: Business Decision
- WWE Hall of famer Teddy Long is adamant that R-Truth's recent departure from WWE was a genuine business move.
- Speaking on the "road Trip After Hours" podcast, Long addressed speculation about whether the release was a "work" or a "shoot," stating definitively, "It's a shoot."
- Mac Davis, the podcast host, concurred, noting the negative fan reaction to WWE's attempt to portray the situation as pre-planned.
Teddy Long isn’t buying WWE’s narrative! The Hall of Famer asserts R-Truth‘s release was a legitimate business decision, not a pre-planned storyline. Rejecting any attempt to frame it or else, Long clarifies the situation, dismissing the company’s damage control. Speaking on the ‘Road Trip After Hours’ podcast, he calls it a “shoot,” providing clarity to wrestling fans. News Directory 3 is your source for the latest wrestling insights. Explore Long’s viewpoint and hear why fans saw through WWE’s spin. With R-Truth now back in WWE, and perhaps for his final run, what does this mean for his future? Discover what’s next …
Teddy Long: R-Truth’s WWE Release Was a Real Business Decision
WWE Hall of famer Teddy Long is adamant that R-Truth’s recent departure from WWE was a genuine business move. Long believes the company’s subsequent attempt to spin it as a storyline after R-Truth’s return at Money in the Bank was merely damage control.
Speaking on the “road Trip After Hours” podcast, Long addressed speculation about whether the release was a “work” or a “shoot,” stating definitively, “It’s a shoot.”
Mac Davis, the podcast host, concurred, noting the negative fan reaction to WWE’s attempt to portray the situation as pre-planned. Davis said fans saw through the attempt to “cover up the stench of a screw up.”
Long downplayed the situation, stating, “To me, it’s old news,” emphasizing his belief that it was a straightforward business decision that WWE tried to reframe after facing fan backlash.The WWE release and subsequent return of R-Truth has been a hot topic in wrestling circles.
Long also mentioned speaking with ron Killings, known as R-Truth, before his return. Killings was reportedly in good spirits despite the earlier release. At the time, other promotions, including TNA, expressed interest in Killings. However, he is now back with WWE and expected to continue his wrestling career, potentially for a final run. Multiple sources have confirmed that Killings’ initial WWE release was not part of any planned storyline.
What’s next
Killings’ return to WWE suggests a continued role within the company, potentially leading to new storylines and matches as he embarks on what might potentially be his final run.