R-Truth Vows to Bring John Cena Back to His Senses Despite ‘Impossible’ Task

R-Truth plans to fight his hero at Saturday Night's Main Event with an aim to restore the timeline by bringing back John Cena to his senses.

R-Truth Vows to Bring John Cena Back to His Senses Despite ‘Impossible’ Task

R-Truth and John Cena (via WWE)

R-Truth has long been one of John Cena’s biggest fans, often expressing his admiration for the Cenation Leader and calling him his childhood hero. However, that love was met with heartbreak when Cena responded in shocking fashion. At the Backlash Post Show, the Undisputed WWE Champion delivered a vicious Attitude Adjustment to the Suntan Superman, driving him through a table.

During last night’s SmackDown, R-Truth sat down for an emotional interview with Wade Barrett. He reaffirmed his love for John Cena. However, Truth claimed that the man who attacked him at the Backlash Post Show wasn’t the real John Cena. According to him, Cena is not in his right mind—and it’s up to Truth to bring him back to his senses.

I don’t wanna fight John, but if I have to beat him back to his senses, then I would do it, I’m gonna do it. I already talked to Nick Aldis, it’s set, Saturday Night Main Event. Wade, John is the greatest of all time, but I remember what my hero told me when facing the impossible, never give up.

The former United States Champion revealed that he had spoken to SmackDown GM Nick Aldis about a potential match against the Undisputed WWE Champion. It’s now official: at Saturday Night’s Main Event later this month, Cena will go one-on-one with R-Truth for the first time in over a decade. While the 52-year-old Truth appeared nervous, he remains confident that this match could be the key to bringing the real Cena back.

Top stars like Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have recently failed to defeat John Cena, which raises a fair question – how does R-Truth expect to succeed where others have fallen short? After all, Cena will resort to any method to attain victory. The answer lies not in skill or strength, but in sheer determination.

Truth isn’t chasing the Undisputed WWE Championship. His goal is selfless: to help The Franchise Player rediscover the man he once was. For Truth, this match isn’t about personal glory — it’s about redemption for his hero. Nevertheless, one last pairing between the veteran and Cena looks set to become a memorable outing despite what everyone is feeling.

Bully Ray have his thoughts on R-Truth and John Cena segment from Backlash

At Backlash, R-Truth and John Cena had multiple run-ins. The Suntan Superman initially came to Cena’s aid, helping him retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, later that night, everyone knows what happened backstage. Despite the shock factor, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray believed the segment didn’t quite live up to expectations.

John Cena and R-Truth
John Cena and R-Truth (via WWE)

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray shared his thoughts on the Cena-Truth segment, admitting that it left him emotionally disconnected. He felt the moment was rushed and lacked the emotional depth it deserved. Ray pointed out that fans had anticipated a meaningful interaction between the two for months, but WWE’s execution fell short, resulting in a flat and underwhelming segment.

It sounded like somebody knocked over an ashtray. I didn’t feel bad for Ron Killings afterward. What John did—I’ve seen it a hundred times. I want to feel something. I want to be so emotionally invested in that moment that I want to punch John Cena in the face for what he did.

The former WWE Tag Team Champion also criticized the table spot, saying it lacked impact — comparing the sound to an ashtray falling to the ground. Ray suggested that the moment would have landed better if WWE had saved it for SmackDown, rather than squeezing it in between the historic John Cena vs. Randy Orton match. In his view, better timing and placement could have elevated the entire segment.

Potential ending for R-Truth and John Cena’s match at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Many don’t see R-Truth as the man who could end John Cena’s historic 17th title reign, making it highly unlikely that he’ll emerge victorious at Saturday Night’s Main Event. However, the outcome of this match could still serve as a crucial turning point in Cena’s farewell tour, potentially setting the tone for what’s to come in the final stretch of his legendary career.

R-Truth and John Cena
R-Truth and John Cena [via- WWE]

In the final moments of the match, R-Truth could show immense respect for Cena despite the animosity the legend has directed at him. This display of sportsmanship might provoke Cena to snap, smashing the WWE Title over Truth’s head to secure a win. But even such a ruthless victory could begin a change in The Franchise Player.

Building on Cena’s emotional moment at Backlash, this upcoming match could serve as a crucial step toward his eventual babyface turn. The events of this showdown will likely echo throughout the remainder of the Hollywood star’s WWE journey, shaping the closing chapter of his iconic career.

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