The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: R-Truth Talks 'WWE: Unreal S2,' Country Album, Contract Controversy, John Cena’s Retiring +More
Jan 21, 2026
R-Truth (Ron Killings), a seasoned professional wrestler and entertainer, dives into the exciting world of WWE and his new country album, 'The White Album.' He shares his journey from a halfway house to becoming the first Black NWA Champion. The conversation touches on the realities of wrestling contract negotiations and the emotional impact of releases. R-Truth also reflects on John Cena's retirement, his creative process in character development, and the balance he strikes between family, music, and wrestling success.
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From Halfway House To Wrestling Stage
- Ron Killings met Jack Crockett in a halfway house, who believed in him and introduced him to wrestling by taking him to WCW shows. That connection led Ron from dancing and rapping ambitions into training and an eventual pro-wrestling career.
Indie Hustle Before The Big Belt
- Ron Killings described grinding through independent shows for years, sometimes paid in hot dogs, before reaching television. That persistence culminated with him becoming the first Black NWA champion and moving onto national exposure.
Transparency Reboots A Wrestler's Reach
- The Netflix Unreal series let R-Truth reinvent his public persona by showing behind-the-scenes realities of wrestling. Revealing the machine created renewed interest and expanded his audience beyond typical wrestling fans.