Truth vs. Cena Set for Saturday Night’s Main Event After Backlash Betrayal
Summary
– John Cena attacked R-Truth at the Backlash press conference
– Truth says Cena is no longer the man he once idolized
– Vows to beat Cena “back to his senses” at Saturday Night’s Main Event
R-Truth is stepping into the ring with his hero, not by choice. After being ambushed and Attitude Adjusted through a table at the Backlash press conference, Truth has officially secured a match against John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Speaking to Wade Barrett on SmackDown, Truth reflected on the heartbreak of Cena’s betrayal. Despite helping Cena win his match at Backlash, Truth was blindsided by the legend he once called a brother. Still, he refused to fully condemn Cena, insisting that the man at that press conference “was not the real John.”
Truth recalled the lessons Cena once stood for—“Never give up. Your time is now. Hustle, loyalty, respect”—and said those words used to inspire people, including himself. But now, Cena has lost his way, and if that means Truth has to fight him to help him find it again, then so be it.
“I don’t want to fight John,” Truth said. “But if I have to beat him back to his senses, then I will.”
The match is official, and for Truth, it’s personal—not just about pride or revenge, but redemption.
