WWE Hall of Famer JBL has forecasted that John Cena, who is set to defend his title against R-Truth, could soon face a serious challenge from the resurgent veteran. The comments follow R-Truth’s remarkable return and character shift to Ron Killings, with many fans and industry insiders closely watching the outcome of his upcoming non-title match against Cena on SmackDown.
After being released and re-signed by WWE within a single week, R-Truth has quickly become the focus of heightened interest in the wrestling world. John Bradshaw Layfield, popularly known as JBL, shared his enthusiastic support for R-Truth on the Something To Wrestle podcast hosted by Conrad Thompson. JBL lavished praise on the 53-year-old superstar, emphasizing his enduring popularity and wrestling ability.
R-Truth’s Comeback Paves the Way for Championship Hopes
Booker T, another WWE Hall of Famer, recently fueled speculation by suggesting R-Truth could be on track to become a world champion. JBL echoed this sentiment, expressing that he too would embrace the idea of Ron Killings capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship. He emphasized R-Truth’s connection with the audience and his exceptional physical condition, even at age 53.
“I don’t know if he becomes world champion or not. I know I saw Booker’s comment on it and I agree with Booker. He’d be a great world champion and I think the fans would buy it. Obviously, they’d buy it. You know what, is he 53 years old? He looks fantastic. … People are different now and I think Truth could be a world champion. I hope he is. It’s interesting too because I mean I never even considered the idea that he might win the world title, but I would absolutely love that. I think that would be fantastic,”
JBL said. —JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
The upcoming SmackDown bout is generating significant excitement, as a victory for R-Truth over Cena could potentially set the stage for a future title shot. As Cena prepares to defend his status as Undisputed WWE Champion, wrestling fans are eager to see if R-Truth can position himself as the next contender for championship gold, especially with Night of Champions and Cena’s looming match against CM Punk on the horizon.
JBL Believes R-Truth’s Momentum Will Lead to Success
Continuing the discussion on Something To Wrestle, JBL expressed genuine joy for R-Truth’s resurgence, crediting his adaptability and charisma for his current rise in WWE. JBL highlighted R-Truth’s history of overcoming various roles and expectations, showing confidence in Truth’s ability to capitalize on his renewed momentum.
“He’s been around a long time. He’s gotten over everywhere he’s been. He’s gotten over the silly stuff, the dumb stuff, the serious stuff, the rap stuff. He’s gotten over everything he’s done. He is going to deliver. I’m really excited for Truth. I think it’s wonderful he’s back. … You’re gonna have a lot of things to do with Truth because he’s that talented,”
JBL said. —JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
This optimism is shared by others in the wrestling world, with industry veterans noting how Truth’s adaptability and talent make him a profitable and popular star for WWE.
What’s Next for the Undisputed WWE Championship?
As R-Truth eyes a monumental career milestone, he is just one of several top superstars hoping to dethrone John Cena as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Alongside CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes, Truth is part of a competitive field aiming for the top prize in the company. With his new push, renewed energy, and widespread support, R-Truth finds himself on the brink of an unprecedented opportunity to rise to wrestling’s pinnacle.
The upcoming SmackDown match and its outcome could chart the course for WWE’s main event scene in the weeks to come, with growing indications that John Cena’s title reign may face its biggest threat yet from the reinvigorated R-Truth and the surging interest surrounding his championship aspirations.
