The wrestling world was shocked over the weekend when Ron “R-Reality” Killings introduced that he was going to be launched from WWE on the finish of his contract. The choice has confronted backlash from followers and fellow WWE superstars, and on Monday, “We would like Reality” chants took over the WWE Uncooked broadcast a number of occasions.
WWE celebrity CM Punk was the most recent to handle Killings’ launch. After the Netflix broadcast of Uncooked ended, Punk remained within the ring with Sami Zayn and Jey Uso because the chants for Killings continued.
“Let the report state, I stated, ‘How dare you chant for any individual that is not right here,” Punk stated. “Give it some thought, you may get it on the best way dwelling.”
Punk’s feedback have been a transparent callback to the years of “We would like Punk” chants after his acrimonious break up with WWE. Finally, followers did get their desired Punk return, although it took a prolonged retirement and stint in AEW earlier than it might occur.
Killings was not solely beloved by followers, having constructed goodwill as each an in-ring and comedic expertise, however was a celebrity within the locker room, as evidenced by the outpouring of help from fellow superstars after the information broke.
One of many newer reactions got here from present United States champion Jacob Fatu. Fatu referred to as again to the troubled pasts he and Killings overcame earlier than happening to profitable wrestling careers.
Take a look at this assortment of different reactions to Killings’ launch from WWE superstars.