Why R-Truth hasn’t been offered a WWE Legends deal (Exclusive)

WWE Superstar R-Truth sent shockwaves through the wrestling world on Sunday after he announced his imminent departure from the company. The former United States Champion's 17-year association with the WWE is coming to an end at the expiration of his current contract.

Truth returned to WWE in 2008 after a lengthy spell in TNA and immediately became popular with the fans. His over-the-top humor and comic timing were crucial to his success, making him come across as a lovable goof.

Many fans were curious as to why WWE didn't offer Truth a Legends deal, considering his popularity. Talking about the same during the WrestleVotes Q&A on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, WrestleVotes claimed that a Legends deal will be ready for him whenever R-Truth wishes to sign one.

"As far as the Legends deal goes, I think whenever Truth is ready to sign it, it will be available to him. If he wants to continue wrestling, if he wants to go down to Jacksonville[AEW] or with TNA or wherever, he can't sign that Legends deal now. So I think when he's ready to retire, it'll be offered to him obviously and he'll take it," he said. [From 18:18 onwards]

Following the expiration of his contract, R-Truth will be free to step foot wherever he wishes to wrestle. He could fancy a return to TNA or even move to some place entirely new to him. However, with the wrestler being 53, despite not looking his age, it won't be a surprise if he hangs up his boots as well.

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