Nick Aldis to officially introduce SmackDown’s newest acquisition as R-Truth’s replacement? Exploring the possibility

The WWE Universe has still not been able to digest the massive announcement made by R-Truth a few days ago. The legend announced that the company had released him, expressing his gratitude to everyone who supported him through the years. While it was initially thought to be Truth joking, the release was then confirmed by further reports.

Truth battled John Cena in a non-title singles match at Saturday Night’s Main Event recently. Both legends tore the house down and their bout ended up earning rave reviews from the fans. Since his announcement, Carlito and Sarah Logan have also announced their releases from the company, and speculations of The Miz being released have also been making rounds online.

While there might be numerous reasons behind the legend’s release, there is a chance that Nick Aldis has found a replacement for the legend, and is set to introduce him on SmackDown soon. Speculations of Je’Von Evans being the potential replacement for R-Truth have been quite high among the WWE Universe.

While most fans feel Truth’s character is irreplaceable, Evans work has made some feel he could match a few of his qualities, which makes it a possibility. During a recent edition of Sportskeeda’s WrestleVotes QnA, Bill Apter spoke about Evans being a potential replacement for Truth, stating that one might call Evans a replacement but nobody could replace R-Truth.

"This guy that told me this, he's got like the same shtick in a lot of ways that R-Truth's entrance is similar, the hair is similar so maybe they're just trying to go with a younger guy, and I was like 'Nahh, you know a casting director and it's just a younger version of an R-Truth but you can't replace R-Truth,'" Apter said. [2:43 onwards]

While Truth is undoubtedly irreplaceable, Nick Aldis could introduce Evans on the blue brand as a heel, to attract heat from the fans and further establish him as a top star.

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R-Truth was reportedly offered a WWE contract

While the reason behind Truth’s release from WWE is still unknown, a new update from WrestleVotes has taken the wrestling orld by storm. The report explained that Truth was rather offered a contract from the company but the legend himself turned it down.

"I think probably Truth mixed his words up a little bit. I do think it was just the story that came out today, 60% paycut, I can't say those numbers are accurate. I'd imagine they came to him and said 'Hey, you want to take a little less,' he said 'No,' and they said 'You're gone,' and that's how it works," he said. [From 38:35 onwards]

While Truth was offered a contract, a 60% paycut was clearly not what the legend deserved. Now that the veteran is released, it would be interesting to see what he plans to do next in the wrestling industry.