The outrage over R-Truths WWE exit hasnt quietedbut now, former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman is suggesting this might not be about just one contract. According to Coach, Truths situation could signal the beginning of a company-wide strategy to reset pay across the board.
Coachman initially revealed that R-Truth was offered a new WWE contractbut at a substantial pay cut compared to his previous deal. Truth reportedly declined, opting to walk away instead. That detail alone turned heads. But in a follow-up post responding to Ringside News coverage of the story, Coach took it a step further.
Drawing from his own experience at ESPN, Coachman explained that major companies sometimes quietly restructure their pay scales by slowly phasing in lower dealsone contract at a time. He believes WWE may be starting a similar shift now.
He also speculated that R-Truth, who still has strong fan support and marketability, may have realized he can earn more elsewherewhether its indie bookings or even AEW.
One reason WWE salaries may have inflated in the first place was the rise of AEW. When Tony Khan began offering big-money contracts to lure top talent, WWE was forced to adjust to keep their roster intact. But now that AEW has cooled off creatively and commercially, WWE may not see them as the same level of threatopening the door to slash salaries back down to where executives believe they should be.
While nothing has been officially confirmed by WWE, Coachmans insight carries weight. He worked closely with top names in the company for years and remains in contact with key players. If there is a systematic contract reset happening, R-Truth might just be the first name fans recognizeand not the last.
Its no secret that WWE is now owned by TKO and is operating under different financial pressures. But if this new strategy continues, we may see more veterans making tough decisionsand fans wont stay silent about it.
Do you think WWE is slowly shifting to lower-paying contracts for talent? Or was R-Truths situation unique? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know where you stand.
