Former Tag Partner The Miz Breaks Silence on R-Truth’s WWE Release

The Miz has officially broken his silence following R-Truth’s shocking WWE release—and his emotional tribute is striking a chord with fans.

On Twitter, The Miz reflected on their time together as the tag team Awesome Truth, a pairing that made serious noise in 2011 during feuds with John Cena, The Rock, and even Triple H. Despite being short-lived, their chemistry was undeniable—and it’s clear the bond went far beyond just a storyline.

“Forming Awesome Truth with you was one of the best runs of my career. No one made me laugh harder. Your energy, heart, and smile lit up every room… and every arena. You’re not one of a kind, you’re one in a lifetime. Love you, Truth. Keep shining. ❤️”

Their run together included a headline match at Survivor Series 2011, where they faced John Cena and The Rock in one of the most memorable tag matches of that era. With Truth’s offbeat energy and Miz’s relentless confidence, they created a dynamic few teams could match.

Now, more than a decade later, Miz’s message comes just days after R-Truth—real name Ron Killings—announced that WWE had decided not to renew his contract. According to earlier reports, Truth had no heat, wasn’t in any trouble, and was personally informed by talent relations over the weekend. The decision shocked both fans and WWE talent alike.

Backstage, the mood has been described as stunned, with one top name calling it “total nonsense.” Another described WWE’s handling of Truth’s exit as “ruthless.” WWE has yet to release a formal statement, and aside from a deleted tweet by SmackDown’s lead writer Road Dogg, leadership has been silent.

But The Miz’s public message is a reminder of just how respected and loved R-Truth is behind the scenes—and how deep his impact has been over the years.