R-Truth

[7.0] "Ron Killings has always proven that he can go in-ring with the best of them, regardless of whether he is booked as a serious-as-nails anti-hero or a goofy-as-fuck babyface. His charisma is so infectious that he avoided being outright fired by WWE, which is a statistical anomaly, in & of itself. His early TNA work was super fun & his character work nowadays transcends the stereotypes of "just-another-comedy-worker." I don't have enough good things to say about this guy."

[5.0] "Ron Killings is the wrestler I might be the most reluctant to rate low, but can't see any reason to not. He started off in TNA which was horribly mismanaged and I tend to not blame much of that run on him, Jeff Jarrett nuked his credibility and then the whole "Team Pacman" debacle happened in 2007. I actually watched his debut and rise during his heel run live in 2011, and it was pretty good television at the time. There were some interesting ideas but in total, but he was never going to reach a main event spot in WWE for an extended period of time. After that 2011 run he literally did NOTHING for me, his comedy work was suitable for the time but in the current product it feels horribly outdated and antiquated. I always will have an appreciation for comedy wrestling but his late stage work his skidding the line between awful and questionable. A horribly misused talent in TNA and a comedy mid carder in the WWE whose act to me, has gotten old."

[7.0] "Ron killings was a really good worker. Unfortunately he spent majority of his career being a fucking jester for Vince McMahon."

[6.0] "Honestly... I don't find him very funny. His best stuff was his early TNA run as a serious performer. I laud him for being seemingly immortal and very consistent but I can't help but feel there was a great, main event level wrestler in him that got buried under schlock. But hey, more power to him for the career he had."

[9.0] "R-Truth is one of WWE's most beloved and enduring performers. Over two decades, he's gone from legit contender to master of comedy without ever losing credibility. His timing, delivery and absurd charm are unmatched, and his 24/7 title run is legendary. A former NWA World Champion with elite athleticism, Truth connects across eras. He may be used for laughs, but he's no joke. Few balance comedy and skill like he does, making him a true all-time underrated gem"

[8.0] "I've never been big on comedy gimmicks, but when it comes to pure talent, R-Truth absolutely deserves the praise. Back in the day, especially during his early TNA run as Ron "The Truth" Killings he was seriously underrated. His speed and athleticism were top tier and he was an exceptional seller with great ring awareness and rhythmic pacing. He also had real skill on the mic. While the comedic version of Truth resonates with a lot of fans (and rightfully so, he's great at it), his in-ring work stood out in its own right. He blended sharp striking, aerial moves and unorthodox movement in a way that made him stand out."

[6.0] "Ron Killings AKA R-Truth is one of the best comedy wrestlers in history, the guy is completely hilarious and is a great addition to any locker room because he is someone with great relationships. He has never been as popular as after his shocking dismissal from WWE in 2025 and ended up being rehired back thanks to the massive fan outcry. After his rehiring, he will be treated as a more serious act and apparently a bigger highlight on the card, but now I ask, does anyone remember any GOOD matches for him? I hope they don't invent a push for the 53-year-old guy who has never had a great match in his career, in the end it's good to have him back, but they keep him just as a low card act and the clown (in a good way) that we all love."

[2.0] "For someone with nearly 30 years of in-ring experience, it takes a special kind of mediocre for him to not have even one notably great match that wasn't a multiman match that he was little more than a cameo in. A low-end worker when presented as a serious character who never did much of any note, and a one-dimensional punchline slotted at the opening-match level when under his comedy gimmick. Longevity is commendable in this business, but doesn't automatically make you any kind of all-time great. You actually need to do something with your time. I'm sure he's a great guy and is good for locker room morale, and has a bit of utility for a cheap comedy pop every now and then. But if he went away tomorrow I probably wouldn't notice."

[8.0] "R-Truth is a very curious case in wrestling. It's hard to say he's not been a success. He is arguably the greatest comedy character of all time and has stood the test of time impeccably. In ring he's nothing special but by no means bad, he does exactly what you need him to do but will never do anything too extraordinary. But he could've definitely been more than just a comedic character, his feud with John Cena in the build up to Capital Punishment was a very good feud that could've drastically altered the future of R-Truth as a performer if WWE gave it him. While I don't think he would've held it for a meaningful length of tie, likely just being a few months long before losing it back to Cena, it is a title reign that I think would've been thoroughly enjoyable. R-Truth has definitely had a success wrestling career, but could it have been more?"

[8.0] "He's Back was this wwe's plan all along and they knew about this because of the backlash wwe got maybe this time truth is going to get an actual push and not a bunch of pg baby stuff he might actually take the championship away from cena truth does deserve it after being there for so many years throw him a bone wwe."

[6.0] "Ron Killings to me is pretty much a hilarious comedy relief character. In ring-wise, he's not anything too special, Ron has a solid moveset and some good matches here and there, but, outside of that, he's pretty much been an interesting character, to say the least. His first few years back were him being either a comedy relief character or a solid enough bad guy. But eventually down the line, he transpired into a star who's mainly used for lower card-mid card stories or matches. Whether it's teaming with Goldust, Kofi, or being used in segments where he'd make a funny joke."

[3.0] "Hard to believe now but in 2004-05 Truth was having good matches in main events in TNA and was even NWA champion and it wasn't treated as a joke. Since 2008 he's been...on the roster...that's about all I can really say about him. With the exception of like 6 months in 2011 he's been doing very tame and boring comedy and has managed to avoid getting cut multiple times when more talented people were let go. Having a different opinion doesn't mean one is incapable of having fun, it means it's a different opinion. Wrestling, baseball, football, soccer, badminton, cricket, snooker, pool, and plenty of other forms of sport and entertainment isn't just for kids, it's for everyone. I know disliking him is unpopular but he hasn't done anything worth watching for a very long time now."

[10.0] "Yeah, I give him a 10, some of y'all never have fun, wrestling is for kids first, like baseball, doesn't mean as adults we have to treat everything super serious. R-Truth isn't only a gimmick wrestler, the man has moves, he's no Santino either, his promos are stuff of legends, we he retires he will go to the all of fame, and gives the best speech of all time. Guy is the definition of never giving up, just like his childhood hero John Cena. Truth is beloved and I mean Beloved by everybody in WWE, from the superstars to the producers, the man gave ideas to McMahon and Vince always backed them up. He is a great man, an inspiration for kids and people like me with troubled pasts. His TNA run was absolutely amazing, his WWE run is not even close to being finished, and the man is 53. I absolutely adore R-Truth, the man is the definition of maximizing the minutes he's giving on live tv. I hope they give him the championship just once before he retires. At least one day, just to say he had it."

"My Rating: 7.5 This man has done a long career in WWE. His best stuff was in TNA for sure. Cool that he sings his own entrance. Saw him live and the crowd responded loudly to the "WHATS UP" chants. Overall good guy."

[7.0] "R-Truth is one of the funniest comic relief characters in all of wrestling history. He is never too proud of his image to refuse to do something that will pop the crowd and make the audiences smile. Even for his age, he is remarkably athletic and good enough in the ring to hold a fine 10-15 minute match with just about anybody. I think his heel work was entertaining too but nowhere nearly as entertaining as his work as a babyface"

[9.0] "R-Truth has been one of the most reliable safe bets in the WWE for a long time. His comedy sense elevated so many moments and made them memorable. My favorite version of R-Truth was his heel run in 2011, which set the direction for the rest of his career. The NWA champion Ron Killings had different perspectives and potential, but I'm glad I see him in this path. What else fascinates me is how he moves like that in his 50s."

[10.0] "Yeah ok Truth isn't the best in ring and never really has been but there is no shadow of a doubt that R-Truth is not only WWE's best comedy character but the greatest comedy wrestler of all-time. The decision to make him the confused wrestler about 10 years ago was a master stroke, from thinking he was in the MITB match when he wasn't to the Judgment Day segments and even that segment when he broke Brock, he's produced constant classic moments. His main aim seems to be to try and get all the top guys on the roster to crack and he's doing a great job of it, long may it continue."

[8.0] "Legit, he is hilarious not gonna lie. Not only is he legit one of the funniest wrestlers in the WWE, but he is very talented too. 8/10 *I always rate wrestlers from what I have seen of them.*"

[8.0] "Fairly ignorant rating/commentary time: For a long time I had only experienced his team with Road Dogg, which kind of annoyed me. Then when doing a deep dive of Goldust's later career, I picked up on "The Golden Truth" and I LOVED it. His pacing, coordination, facial expressions, crowd control & obvious love for the business shined. I'm not sure how much of his career I will ever get to see besides this, but it was enough to leave a positive mark."

[7.0] "R-Truth was the best example of an underappreciated star who came to cult following status thanks to the 24/7 title. The only title he had come close to was the tag team as Awesome Truth with the Miz until they finally nabbed them in a double title Ladder Match and a pretty average match for the World title with John Cena, but after the 24/7 Title was born and he formed an alliance with Carmella, he was great. His comedic timing, silly chases, screwy scenarios, and relationship with the title were all great for laughs. Especially when he called it the "24/7, 48/7, 7/11, I-95 South AND Kentucky, European, TV Championship" He also had great talent shown when he became NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION in Impact and won the Hardcore title several times as K-Kwik. His consistency to be a stellar mid-carder and highlight reel of craziness makes R-Truth a valuable commodity to WWE and he did get to be a champion a few times, so WWE knew what they had then and what they have now."

[7.0] "R-Truth is a national treasure, I love him so much, a decent (maybe even good) wrestler in the ring, but that's not what makes him loved, it's his comedic character worker and what makes him a very loved wrestler"

[8.0] "While the Truth is famous for his comedic roles, people underrate his ring work a little too much; He wasn't a 10/10 in ring worker but I thought he was pretty good and with good athletic abilities and a cool movepool as well. But most people will know this guy due to little Jimmy and man did that get over. Hall of Fame career this guy had."

[6.0] "R-Truth in a non-comedy act has always been weird to see; even though his heel run forever did have potential, it was all wasted as he was fed to John Cena at Capitol Punishment, the most forgettable PPV in wrestling history. Right now, his popularity is exploding to heights we haven't seen before, with storylines in the Judgement Day, splitting from the Miz, and now with Pete Dunne; this year is R-Truths best year at 52. He and Miz also won the tag titles in that 6-pack title match and WM40 Night 1. Good stuff. However, his in-ring work consists of either a 2-minute match where he gets a surprise win or a squash loss, or he does the five moves of doom + AA for a win. It's non-existent, which is understandable, but still non-existent."

[6.0] "While he is amazingly skilled in the ring, even to this day, it would seem like he is doomed to forever being a comedy act. Yes, he is good at it, great even. And I respect he has managed to make it work so well, but it still feels too one-dimensional to me."

[9.0] "One of the funniest men in wrestling history. Good in ring work when he was younger but he has never been a below average wrestler. Great longevity and it's always exciting to see how he can be implemented into TV. I really like when he thinks he's in matches that he's not in."

[9.0] "Wrestling Wise this man is pretty much average Nothing stands out with him. But he's the funniest Wrestler In WWE and he keeps the fans happy so that a bonus. Also R-truth has great mic skills and I think those two things make up for the lack of his wrestling skill 9/10"

[7.0] "Rating him a 7 here. I think he does a lot of things really well, and he definitely could have been pushed harder as heel during the 2011 era of WWE. His run in TNA was pretty good, you could tell he was a star. WWE lumped him in as a comedy wrestler and he excelled. The man is just naturally funny. Definitely need a comedy wrestler like that on the roster, especially one that is mostly filled with guys trying to be "tough" nowadays. He's a great asset and was capable of putting on a decent match back in the day. I think he's at the point now, age wise, where he just can't really "go." However, that doesn't stop him from being a great addition to WWE."

[6.0] "R-Truth's gimmick has stuck in a rut. The humor concept is repeated, yet the words and locations get changed. It's not his fault. His wrestling is average and I wonder why Truth doesn't get enough time for in-ring performance"

[6.0] "R-Truth is a funny dude, I don't have nothing against him at all, I think he's pretty effective on what he's supposed to do and it's told to do, a reliable worker, always a nice comic relief, naturally funny, he's underrated and always makes people laugh. I can't imagine him outside of the WWE, and I understand the divisive feelings that a guy like him causes, but in my opinion he needs to be respected for his dedication, even though I don't estimate him very highly as a worker, he's one of the best comedy wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "R-Truth is the most underrated wrestler of all time. everything he touches entertains me and I cannot believe they didn't give this guy a real chance to thrive as a non-comedy character. Good in the ring, good character work and incredible promo work."

[3.0] "Never liked Truth, I get the idea of a comedy wrestler, but his acting is exaclty what I dislike about him. Feels lame and too much. He also ruined or made worse some moments and segments. I just don't like to see a clueless character acting like that since so many years."

[9.0] "Truth is one of the best comedy wrestlers ever, but his in-ring work is massively underrated. The guy is in his fifties and he can still move like he did back in 2002. This guy must have found the Fountain of Youth, because I have no idea how he's still able to pull off stuff like the Lie Detector nowadays."

[10.0] "The Judgment Day leader is a 10 star. Him, Cody & Tozawa as ultra instinct Tozawa are the only wrestlers that could beat Roman Reigns. R-Truth will forever go down as one of the greatest comedy characters in wrestling. He's been with the business for 16 years, and even wrestled in WWE before that. He's my GOAT."

[6.0] "He deserves way better than where he is now. His comedy is funny to a point, but it often passes that point and just drags everyone else involved down. He is a workhorse and is capable of great work, but the niche he now occupies just eats away at everything else happening on a given show. He can still go in 2024 which is probably due to his comedy elements letting him work easier than others, but I hope he can get one real push before he retires."

[8.0] "When I say R-Truth deserves at least one world title victory in WWE, even if just for a shock win and the world's shortest reign right after it, I mean it."

[9.0] "He is one of if not the greatest comedic charater in WWE history. He has always moved well in the ring and is still doing great at the age of 52. I think it would not be an exaggeration to call him a veteran, as he has been associated with the company for over 15 years."

[8.0] "Dudes truly one of the most entertaining guys on the roster, a great comedy wrestler who is remarkably subtle in his style, his current tag team with the Miz has been very good fun and his constant infatuation with trying to join the judgement day was some of the best stuff happening weekly on RAW."

[7.0] "Certainly one of the greatest entertainment and comedic wrestlers of all time, everything Truth comes up with and does on TV is gold and I must give him much credit for that. In an era where some wrestlers are unoriginal, bland, and boring, R-Truth is the opposite of that, he is fun to watch, very entertaining and full of comedy. Sure, he is mid as an in-ring worker, but he makes up for it with charisma and comedy. Also, he is in his 50s and still wrestles without much regression. Seeing Truth get his moment at Wrestlemania this year was awesome and the fans in the stadium really liked it too. One day, he will go into the WWE Hall Of Fame and he definitely deserves to be in it."

[10.0] "In my opinion, R-Truth is a trooper. He has been in the WWE for decades and has always found a way to stay over with the fans, even as a heel. His comedic character is original and unlike other wrestlers and makes the crowd laugh with his quips and mistakes. WWE definitely should have given him a push sooner but it's nice to see that he's getting a decent push winning his first Wrestlemania match and winning the Raw Tag Titles with the Miz. I've really enjoyed his story with the Judgement Day and like how they have handled it. Can't wait to see what's in store for the future, considering his age, who knows how much longer he could stay around."

[8.0] "R-Truth fulfills his role to perfection. That role being the legendary comedy goof. For my money, Truth might be the greatest comedy wrestler of all time in terms of actual laughs acquired. That does not mean Truth is not versatile though. He has shown himself capable of being a part of serious angles at times. He is also still really good in the ring for his age."

[8.0] "One of the greatest comedic characters in WWE, if not all of wrestling. He turns every single thing he's given into gold. Whether it's the Judgment Day stuff, or anything else, he has brilliant comedic timing."

[8.0] "While he may not be the best wrestler in the world EVERY wrestling company should want someone like R-truth a guy whos a genuinely great person that boosts locker room morale. As an actual performer hes great goes out there every single time gets great interaction with the crowd and always does his job. I never heard a complaint about truth, didn't even mention his run in tna and early 2010 heel run really showed his depth."

[6.0] "R-Truths comedy is a hit or miss; it will actually come out well and make me laugh, or it will make the guy look like a total idiot. For example, his 2020 promo with Lesnar and Heyman was good, I dont even know if thats PG was good, and a lot more. However, the repetitive spot where he enters the Rumble thinking its another type of match is just not funny. Its not believable at all. How can you run out into an arena omnipresent with the words Royal Rumble and pull out a LADDER thinking its MITB? People do tend to forget that he isnt bad in the ring. He executes his moves well and gets the crowd involved. WHATS UP?"

[8.0] "He might not be the best wrestler in the world, but the guy is an absolute national treasure for his comedic timing and roles - another Santino Marella. His comedy doesn't seem forced and comes out really smoothly, too. Surely holding the 24/7 title 53 times means something, right? I wish he managed to win the world title once, even if it was for three seconds; it would suit his character perfectly."

[9.0] "R-Truth alongside Santino Marella are the gold standards of comedy acts in pro wrestling. He is so charismatic playing the role and he really comes across as "He's a little confused but has the spirit" Endearing to the point that you might even root for him in a world championship match. You might not want him to actually win, but you'll want to root for him"

"I like this guy, he's very funny and I want him to be in WWE as much as possible and finally join The Judgment Day."

[7.0] "Easily one of the greatest comedy wrestlers, he is genuinely a hilarious guy. I haven't seen anything serious from him so I don't know his range but just for the pure comedy skill he deserves a 7."

[9.0] "Look from two perspectives: as a comedian, one of the best to do it, his delivery is very creative and doesn't get stale easily, he very much created many of the most memorable moments of the PG era compared to other BS segments that are unfunny. Of course he has many misses too, but it often gets turns around quickly. He carried the 24/7 division and now making the judgment day interesting, he's a great hand that gets whatever angle over, and for that he deserves of hall of fame. as a serious wrestler, his short heel run in 2011 and NWA world champion run in 2002 are also excellent despite the lack of in-ring ability other than a few cool moves. He can deliver a great heel performance and excellent promo that's both hatable and engaging. In general, very hard to hate him and someone that's truly near and dear to my heart."

[8.0] "Let's be honest: R-Truth was never going to be a massive star in WWE. For better of for worse, he didn't have the X Factor that can translate to even a passable midcard title reign. But that's okay; not all wrestlers are born to be champions. But what Truth excels at is comedy chops that come so effortlessly for him. I mean, for god's sake, the man could make Brock Lesnar corpse. As I write this, Truth is rejuvenating a Judgment Day gimmick getting a bit long in the tooth, and the "perpetually confused" gimmick he brings to stories like these, either as just the one spot or as part of the story, is so versatile that it never seems to get old. A reliable hand that can provide the entertainment in sports entertainment more than many others before or since."

[9.0] "With all due respect to him being the first African American NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Ron's niche as a performer, and what he will be best remembered for is definitely doing the comedy stuff. He is comedy gold. His comedic timing, his mannerisms, his facials that he makes, the way he says the stuff he says, the way he does some of the stuff that he does, and his knack for knowing when to do it and say it is just phenomenal. The list of people he's made break character on live television from being in some kind of skit with him reads like a whose who from Brock Lesnar to Paul Heyman to Stone Cold Steve Austin to Vince McMahon. He's always a bright spot of whatever television show that he's apart of and he doesn't have to be inside the squared circle to be it either. Although he still looks like a million dollars even now, still has charisma out the wazoo, and could still hang with just about anyone in the ring if it did come down to him having to be serious for something."