John Cena addresses R-Truth chants on SmackDown during a tense exchange with the audience, responding directly to fans’ repeated calls for R-Truth’s return, just as his own exit from WWE looms. The incident unfolded while Cena and Logan Paul were on the microphone, reflecting a week of mounting tension between the WWE Universe and company leadership.
Crowd Reaction to R-Truth’s Exit Reaches SmackDown
Fans voiced their frustration at WWE’s decision not to renew R-Truth’s contract by chanting for him during Monday Night RAW, and those chants only grew louder on Friday Night SmackDown. The audience’s demand for R-Truth’s comeback created an electric atmosphere when John Cena, the Undisputed WWE Champion, took the stage alongside Money In The Bank holder Logan Paul.
John Cena Responds to R-Truth Supporters
For the first time since R-Truth’s departure was publicly known, Cena acknowledged the chants during his SmackDown promo. Addressing the audience members, Cena echoed a famous movie line by stating, “You can’t handle the truth!” He continued by speaking about his own perspective and targeted the vocal crowd, saying,
“You hypocrites chant for Truth, you are all pathetic liars.”
—John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion
Despite Cena’s harsh words, the crowd persisted, making it clear that their support for R-Truth would not be silenced.
Further Repercussions Following R-Truth’s WWE Departure
The impact of R-Truth’s exit extended beyond the arena. Reports revealed that WWE management had recently instructed talent not to wear R-Truth t-shirts during RAW, further highlighting the sensitivity around his departure. Elsewhere, chants for R-Truth were also heard at TNA’s Against All Odds 2025 event, fueled by rumors that the rival promotion is interested in bringing him in.
This ongoing interaction between WWE fans, performers like John Cena, and rumors involving TNA suggest a turbulent period for the company, especially as wrestling’s passionate fanbase continues to shape the conversation in and out of the ring.
