R-Truth's quick return to WWE involved direct negotiations with one of the company's top executives. Fightful Select (via Steve Carrier of Ringside News) reported Truth initially seemed to be a little reticent to engage with WWE in the days after his exit. However, "things opened up" when WWE president Nick Khan entered the picture.

R-Truth may have built his modern day reputation on being a comic relief act on the WWE roster, but it would appear that Truth's days of slapstick are behind him as he readies himself for one final run.

To prove that he's not a "sideshow act" or "a gimmick", Truth proceeded to cut off his braids. After that, the real truth emerged, as R-Truth declared that he is now Ron Killings. R-Truth just shocked EVERYONE with what he did! Say hello to RON KILLINGS! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/r6XnhSh6ao