John Cena attacks R-Truth during the 2025 WWE Backlash post-show press conference
As seen during the 2025 WWE Backlash PLE, R-Truth saved John Cena from being punted by Randy Orton. Cena ended up retaining his world title.
Cena spoke at the post-show press conference but was interrupted by R-Truth. R-Truth said that he was so proud of Cena “even if people say you suck and can’t wrestle.” Cena warned R-Truth to not say another word and when R-Truth tried to speak, Cena put him through a table.
What … did we just witness? pic.twitter.com/Y2NnxJ3f6s
— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025
Prior to Backlash, Cory Hays of PWNexus teased a Cena vs. R-Truth match for Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24th in Tampa, Florida.
R Truth is scheduled to face his “childhood hero” John Cena very soon. Say in 2 weeks
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) May 10, 2025