R-Truth

Biography

R-Truth, born as Ron Killings on January 19, 1972, is an American professional wrestler and rapper currently signed to WWE. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, R-Truth is a unique character in professional wrestling, known for his charisma, comedic timing, and his ability to entertain audiences of all ages.

Other Wrestlers Names

During his career, R-Truth has crossed paths with several wrestlers, including John Cena, The Miz, Goldust, and Brock Lesnar, amongst others. In the late 2010s, his comical interactions with Drake Maverick over the 24/7 Championship became a staple of WWE programming.

Information, Statistics & Titles Won

Standing at 6’2″ and weighing about 220 pounds, R-Truth is a physically impressive presence in the ring. As of September 2021, R-Truth is a two-time WWE United States Champion, one-time WWE Tag Team Champion (with Kofi Kingston), and a record-breaking holder of the WWE 24/7 Championship, winning it over 50 times.

Biggest Matches

One of R-Truth’s most significant matches was at Capital Punishment in 2011, where he challenged John Cena for the WWE Championship. His ladder match at the TLC event in 2010 against The Miz for the WWE Championship is also considered one of his major bouts.

Biggest Rivalries

R-Truth has had notable rivalries with John Cena, The Miz, and Drake Maverick. However, his most enduring rivalry might be with the 24/7 Championship, as he continually tries to regain it in a variety of humorous scenarios.

Tag Team Partners

Over his career, R-Truth has been part of various tag teams, including partnerships with Kofi Kingston, The Miz, and Carmella during the Mixed Match Challenge. He also teamed with Goldust as “The Golden Truth” for a period.

Sponsorships

While information about specific sponsorships is not readily available, R-Truth, as a WWE wrestler, has been part of various promotions and partnerships conducted by the organization.

Career History

R-Truth began his professional wrestling career in the late 1990s, initially working with promotions like NWA and TNA. He joined WWE in 2008 and has been an enduring presence, becoming one of the company’s most reliable entertainers.

Family Life

R-Truth is a private individual outside the ring, but it is known that he is married and has a daughter.

Finishing Move

R-Truth’s finishing move is called “The Lie Detector,” a jumping complete shot that he has used to finish off opponents in the ring.

Clothing

R-Truth typically sports athletic pants, boots, and occasionally a tank top or T-shirt in the ring. He is also known for his unique, hip-hop-inspired wrestling gear, complete with a hat and sunglasses.

Entrance Music

R-Truth’s entrance theme, “What’s Up?”, is unique in that he performs the rap himself. It starts with him asking the audience, “Y’all know what time it is!” as he energetically makes his way to the ring.