"All fun and games until he asks where CM Punk is," "AEW is not a charity" - Fans react to R-Truth's potential All Elite Wrestling signing

Following the news of his WWE release, wrestling fans are already discussing R-Truth's prospects in AEW. The multi-time former champion had competed for the Stamford-based company as recently as last Friday.

The former Ron "The Truth" Killings re-signed with WWE in 2008, returning to the promotion after a brief two-year stint as K-Kwik from 1999 to 2001. Over the next seventeen years, the North Carolina native served as a consistent television staple for the sports entertainment juggernaut, entertaining fans with his in-ring skills as well as his unmatched comedic flair.

R-Truth shocked the WWE Universe recently when he revealed several hours ago that the Stamford-based company had released him, bringing his long tenure to an end. The 53-year-old's exit comes as a surprise to both viewers and talent. Meanwhile, fans on social media have already begun speculating about a potential AEW move for the former US Champion. One social media user even suggested the possibility of Truth bringing his signature sense of humor to the All Elite locker room.

Fans on X/Twitter were quick to respond to the idea of R-Truth in AEW. Users speculated on the chaos that could unfold if the 54-time former 24/7 Champion brought up CM Punk's name on All Elite television or interacted with ex-WWE stars now employed by Tony Khan.

Some argued that Truth could make appearances at various promotions, while a few debated against the veteran signing with All Elite Wrestling.

Truth's penultimate WWE match saw him unsuccessfully take on his "childhood hero," John Cena, at the 39th Saturday Night's Main Event. He lost to the newly signed JC Mateo this past Friday on SmackDown in his last match for the company.

An AEW star's message to R-Truth after his WWE release

R-Truth's WWE departure brings an end to the star's lengthy and successful run with the promotion. Reactions to his release have been flooding in from all corners of social media. Former WWE Superstar Ricochet, who signed with AEW last year, took to X/Twitter earlier to express his respect for Truth following the announcement, writing:

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