WWE Superstar R-Truth recently shared an unused creative idea involving John Cena in his recent character makeover. He revealed that Cena was initially proposed to play a key role by cutting off R-Truth’s signature dreadlocks on television. Speaking on the Ringer Wrestling Show, R-Truth confirmed, “I was actually trying to get John Cena to cut my hair. It’s true.” This haircut was part of R-Truth’s rebranding after he was briefly released by WWE in June, but the company reinstated him within a week following strong fan and peer support.
R-Truth also recounted a funny moment involving Triple H joking about his hairline alongside Cena. He said, “Oh, we can do it,” referencing their ability to tell themselves apart, humorously noting, “The top is bald and bald in front.” This joke cleverly influenced his decision about the new haircut, fulfilling the reaction he wanted from the audience. Although the idea of Cena cutting his hair was eventually scrapped, Cena and R-Truth were involved in the storyline surrounding R-Truth’s return. Cena even criticized fans for their strong support of R-Truth. Currently, R-Truth is engaged in a rivalry with Aleister Black on Friday night’s Smackdown, while Cena is set to defend the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a street fight at SummerSlam this Sunday.
Fan Take: This behind-the-scenes glimpse highlights WWE’s creative process and the lengths they go to engage fans, making R-Truth’s makeover more meaningful. Cena’s involvement, even if only rumored, shows how WWE upholds its legends’ influence, which keeps storylines fresh and exciting for the wrestling community.
