WWE superstar R-Truth, also known as Ron Cena, recently shared an unexpected message aimed at John Cena after the most recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown. This came in the aftermath of an entertaining segment where Truth caused Brock Lesnar to break character during the broadcast. The incident has sparked discussions among WWE SmackDown fans eager for updates on upcoming storylines.
Lesnar and R-Truth’s Tense SmackDown Exchange
In this week’s show, Brock Lesnar appeared to deliver a promo ahead of his upcoming match against John Cena at WWE Wrestlepalooza. However, before Lesnar could fully express himself, R-Truth stepped in to interrupt. At 53 years old, Truth humorously defended John Cena, referring to him as an elder brother and childhood hero. His remarks prompted Lesnar to repeatedly crack a smile, breaking his usual intimidating persona.
The segment concluded with Lesnar executing his signature move, the F5, on R-Truth—nicknamed ‘Ron Cena’ during the exchange. During the move, Lesnar accidentally ripped his jeans, further breaking character as he appeared to enjoy the spontaneous moment alongside the live audience.
R-Truth’s Social Media Post Honors John Cena’s Father
Following the show, R-Truth took to X/Twitter to share a photo featuring John Cena’s father. He captioned the photo by affectionately calling Cena’s dad “pops” and expressed that they were missing John, adding a sentimental touch to the ongoing narrative. This post added a layer of personal connection to the unfolding Wrestlepalooza feud.
Criticism Over Segment Length by WWE Commentator Vince Russo
WWE commentator Vince Russo recently weighed in on the opening segment involving Brock Lesnar and R-Truth during SmackDown. Speaking on the BroDown podcast, Russo criticized the segment’s 15-minute duration, arguing that it could have been more effective if it lasted only five minutes and ended with Lesnar hitting the F5 sooner.
“Right off the bat, we got 15 minutes of a promo for Brock Lesnar to deliver an F-5. That should have been done in five minutes. But we gotta eat time, eat time, [and] eat time. So, Truth is gonna do his thing, and 15 minutes of the show are already gone by for one F-5,” —Vince Russo, WWE Commentator
This feedback raises questions about the pacing decisions from the current creative team led by Triple H, as fans anticipate how the build-up to the Wrestlepalooza showdown between Brock Lesnar and John Cena will unfold.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Wrestlepalooza Match
With Brock Lesnar and John Cena set to clash at WWE Wrestlepalooza, the tension among WWE audiences continues to grow. The unexpected interference by R-Truth and the camaraderie expressed in his social media post suggest personal and storyline elements will be key factors in the upcoming event. How the Triple H-led creative team will develop this rivalry remains to be seen, but the buzz created by these moments has certainly engaged fans.
