Nic Nemeth Says R-Truth’s WWE Exit Signals the End of an Era

R-Truth’s departure from WWE is still hitting hard—and for Nic Nemeth, it’s more than just a business move. It’s a sign of the end of something bigger.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Nemeth shared his thoughts on why Truth’s exit has caused such a strong reaction from both fans and talent. According to him, R-Truth isn’t just respected—he’s one of the rare people in wrestling who’s universally loved backstage.

“Behind the scenes on so many different occasions… after a show, at a bar or a restaurant, that’s where the real stories come out about this guy, and how he’s done such positive things behind the scenes or in the ring.”

Nemeth then explained why that kind of reputation matters more than people realize.

“When it comes to Ronnie, there’s no roast, there’s no ‘Hey, yeah, he’s pretty good, but you know, this.’ It is just positivity… he was great to work with, is great to work with, is great to watch, and is great to have as a friend.”

Co-host Dave LaGreca followed up by asking the obvious: why would WWE let go of someone so universally valued? That’s when Nemeth pointed directly at the new power structure in WWE under TKO.

“WWE was finally sold, and it’s hard, because some of us, someone like me who was there for 20 years, you don’t see it as this publicly traded company… it’s not family because you know better, it’s business. But when you work for someone for 20 years… you forget that it’s still a business.”

Nemeth believes the shift to corporate oversight erased any loyalty that used to come from years of service—and Truth’s exit is just one more example.

“Being sold to an entity that has a bottom line… then you don’t have that, ‘Well, this guy worked here for 30 years. He deserves to at least watch the front door…’ That era of companies is over.”

R-Truth’s legacy is undeniable. Chants broke out for him on Raw and NXT, and tributes from his peers haven’t stopped. But according to Nemeth, in the world WWE operates in now, being beloved just isn’t enough to keep your spot.

The truth hurts—and for a guy like R-Truth, who gave decades to the company and stayed out of drama, it’s a bitter reminder of how far the business has shifted.

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