R-Truth hit 'pinnacle' of his career during WWE release that came after goosebumps John Cena moment

R-Truth’s year got a little bit sweeter.

The 25-year WWE veteran was briefly released by the company on June 1 at the conclusion of his contract, days after wrestling the first of two matches against his “childhood hero” John Cena as part of the 17-time world champion’s retirement tour. It included an epic impersonation of babyface John Cena or “Ron Cena” while the true iteration was in the middle of a heel run.

The 53-year-old Truth was quickly rehired and returned at Money in the Bank six days later after a swell of support from his peers and fans, creating a moment that blurred the lines between reality and storyline . 4

He wrestled Cena again later in the month on SmackDown as Ron Killings for the first time in WWE. After the match, Cena dropped his version of the “Pipebo