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In a WWE Unreal Season Two sneak peek, Triple H addresses the contract situation involving R-Truth, which saw him briefly leave the company.
All five episodes of WWE Unreal Season Two drop on Netflix this Tuesday, with the sneak peek being released on YouTube.
In the short video, Triple H, R-Truth and “Road Dogg” Brian James discuss the situation that saw Truth announce his “release” from the company in June last year.
Revealing that there was a difference in numbers between WWE and R-Truth and a breakdown in communications, Triple H stated:
“We got to a point in Truth’s run where his contract was coming up. When you are dealing with contracts and money, and you’re very far apart on the numbers and communication breaks down, it’s very easy for both sides to read into the communications differently.
“‘Okay, well, if you’re not going to come to us, then, Truth, we’re going to let your contract lapse. Your contract is at the end. We’re not going to renew.’ Knowing that, hopefully, maybe, this will force his hand to say ‘well, hold on a second, can we talk?”
“He immediately went out on social (media) and said he was fired, which he was never fired. Contrary to prior belief, he was never not under contract with us.”
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R-Truth would comment on his sudden departure, with his return place at Money in the Bank on June 7, saying:
“I got the call that my contract wasn’t gonna be renewed, and I’m like “So, am I released? Am I…?” I took it as I was released. I just… I was hurt.”
Senior Vice President of Live Events and head of SmackDown creative Brian James would note that it made business sense, despite the emotions he experienced, saying:
“While it broke my heart, it made perfect business sense to not renew his contract. At his age, you might not get that reward back.”
R-Truth had previously opened up about his departure, stating that he was left feeling “numb” in recent comments.
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