In a recent interview with “The Ringer,” R-Truth shared his thoughts on the unexpected and overwhelming response from the fans since his return at Survivor Series 2023.
R-Truth described the experience as nothing short of surreal and also hyped up his tag team partner, The Miz.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the crowd’s reactions to him: “It was surreal y’all, there’s no words that I can even find. I don’t even think they have made a word for the way I felt in that moment … everything I’m hearing this energetic, this electrified crowd that invested in me, IN ME! I’m hearing that, I’m feeling that. There’s no words to express how grateful I was for that.”
On The Miz: “The Miz is underrated big time. The Miz is so underestimated, when we talk about being a ring general, Miz is a ring general … a match, telling a story, ring awareness, when proper things should be done, how you’re going to feel, how he is as a husband, a father, a friend and he’s always had my back and supported me.”
Awesome Truth won the WWE World Tag Team Titles earlier this month at WrestleMania 40.
R-Truth Reflects on Overwhelming Fan Response and Praises Tag Team Partner, The Miz
In a recent interview with “The Ringer,” WWE superstar R-Truth opened up about his return at Survivor Series 2023 and the unexpected and overwhelming response he received from the fans. The veteran wrestler described the experience as surreal and expressed his gratitude for the fans’ support.
R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, couldn’t find the right words to describe the emotions he felt when he heard the energetic and electrified crowd cheering for him. He emphasized that the fans’ investment in him was something he never expected and was extremely grateful for.
“It was surreal y’all, there’s no words that I can even find. I don’t even think they have made a word for the way I felt in that moment… everything I’m hearing this energetic, this electrified crowd that invested in me, IN ME! I’m hearing that, I’m feeling that. There’s no words to express how grateful I was for that,” R-Truth shared.
The 50-year-old wrestler has been a fan favorite throughout his career, known for his charismatic personality and entertaining antics both inside and outside the ring. His unique style and ability to connect with the audience have made him a beloved figure in the WWE universe.
During the interview, R-Truth also took the opportunity to praise his tag team partner, The Miz. He believes that The Miz is highly underrated and deserves more recognition for his skills as a wrestler. R-Truth referred to The Miz as a “ring general” and highlighted his ability to tell a story in the ring, his ring awareness, and his overall dedication to his craft.
“The Miz is underrated big time. The Miz is so underestimated when we talk about being a ring general, Miz is a ring general… a match, telling a story, ring awareness, when proper things should be done, how you’re going to feel, how he is as a husband, a father, a friend, and he’s always had my back and supported me,” R-Truth expressed.
The duo, known as “Awesome Truth,” recently achieved a significant milestone in their careers by winning the WWE World Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 40. This victory solidified their status as a formidable tag team and showcased their chemistry and teamwork inside the squared circle.
R-Truth’s return and subsequent success with The Miz have reignited the fans’ enthusiasm for his character and have proven that he still has a lot to offer in the wrestling world. As he continues to entertain and connect with the audience, it’s clear that R-Truth’s impact on the WWE universe is far from over.