R-Truth Reveals Length Of New WWE Contract

R-Truth may have returned to WWE back in June 2025, but now he’s finally opening up about the real deal behind his comeback—and it turns out his return wasn’t just for a quick nostalgia pop.

In a January 14, 2026 interview with TV Insider, R-Truth revealed that he signed a four-year contract with a three-year option, calling the entire process “surreal” and crediting WWE President Nick Khan and Paul “Triple H” Levesque for orchestrating it behind the scenes.

“I signed a four-year deal with a three-year option,” he said. “Again, that’s one of the things with the wrestling business. You’re going to have people that speculate and insinuate and throw things out there, but don’t know the back behind the story and the truth of it.”

The conversation was featured in Season 2 of WWE Unreal, the Netflix docuseries that gives fans an inside look at the lives and careers of top superstars. One major moment shows R-Truth reflecting on the contract talks that ultimately led to his return at Money in the Bank—a moment he now sees as bigger than just business.

“Nick and myself had talks. I also had talks with Hunter [Paul 'Triple H' Levesque]. Everything led me to being back at Money in the Bank. When I came back… that was a show of power, a show of humanity, a show of reading the room, listening, appreciation, and gratitude. There are so many things that came out of that moment and led from the phone call with Nick. It was all like a dream to me. It was surreal.”

The comments directly address a June 2025 Bodyslam.net report by Cory Hayes, who originally broke the news that R-Truth had signed “not a normal active working talent deal”—but one intended to give him “one true final run.” PWInsider had also reported the deal came together just days before Money in the Bank aired.

But now, R-Truth is setting the record straight. This is no short-term farewell tour—it’s a major long-term commitment, with WWE giving the veteran performer a platform for much more than a final act.

Do you think R-Truth deserves this extended WWE run? Or should it have been a shorter sendoff? Sound off in the comments and let us know your take on his seven-year contract reveal.