It was just 4 months ago that R-Truth became the largest story in pro wrestling after his WWE contract expired, just for the promotion to re-sign him just days later after fan uproar. But just when it appeared WWE was set to go all the way in which in repackaging Truth under his real name, Ron Killings, and with a more serious persona, the character quickly fizzled out. Only just a few weeks later, Truth reverted back to his more comedic persona, suggesting plans were scrapped.
But based on Truth during an interview with CBS Sports, nothing went array with the creative plans.
“It went where it was presupposed to,” Truth said. “Ron Killings created R-Truth. Those lots of of tens of millions of fans who spoke and up-roared. They wanted R-Truth back. Ron Killings was the rebellious one who spoke up for R-Truth.”
At the identical time, Truth also appeared to suggest that the character revert was brought on by fans wanting R-Truth greater than they wanted Ron Killings. He also implied that John Cena turning back babyface after his heel run played a task.
“Ron Killings has been around for years, but people had never come together in lockstep like that,” Truth said. “They did that for R-Truth. You’re feeling me? I wanted Ron Killings to go where he was presupposed to go. He made an announcement; he had eyes on him. When John Cena got here back, R-Truth got here back. Ron Killings was the cavalry.”
Truth then made a somewhat shocking statement, stating that, had he continued on along with his serious persona, it would not have been right towards the fans, even going as far to say such a choice would’ve been “selfish.”
“I feel [Ron Killings] was a selfish-type deal, more of a selfish move,” Truth said. “I had greater than 100 million views that wanted R-Truth. If numbers are real, that was the facility of numbers.”