R-Truth on the Ron Killings Experiment: "The Power of Numbers"

For months, the WWE Universe watched as the beloved, if often confused, R-Truth was replaced by the serious, rebellious, and politically-minded Ron Killings. While the change of pace sparked intrigue, many fans clamored for the return of the seven-time 24/7 Champion.

Now, after successfully reverting to his R-Truth persona, the man behind the characters has explained the decision, stating that the sheer force of fan demand made the return inevitable.

​In a recent interview, R-Truth (also known as Ron Killings) addressed critics who questioned why the WWE opted to drop the compelling Killings character after a relatively short run, framing the entire experiment as a necessary catalyst for the ultimate comeback.

​"It went where it was supposed to," R-Truth stated emphatically. "Ron Killings created R-Truth. Those hundreds of millions of fans who spoke and up-roared. They wanted R-Truth back. Ron Killings was the rebellious one who spoke up for R-Truth."

​The veteran competitor acknowledged the attention the Killings character garnered, but insisted that the unified reaction from the fanbase for his alter ego was unprecedented and too powerful to ignore.

​"Ron Killings has been around for years, but people had never come together in lockstep like that. They did that for R-Truth. You feel me?" he asked. "I wanted Ron Killings to go where he was supposed to go. He made a statement; he had eyes on him. When John Cena came back, R-Truth came back. Ron Killings was the cavalry."

​Essentially, R-Truth views the Ron Killings run as a strategic, albeit temporary, elevation of the man behind the gimmick, intended solely to build anticipation for the return of the fan-favorite. He even labeled the darker persona as an act of self-interest compared to the collective desire of the audience.

​"I think [Ron Killings] was a selfish-type deal, more of a selfish move," he concluded, backing up his argument with overwhelming metrics. "I had more than 100 million views that wanted R-Truth. If numbers are real, that was the power of numbers."

​In the end, it appears the decision to bring R-Truth back wasn't a creative failure, but rather a direct response to a massive, coordinated online movement. The "Ron Killings" run achieved its goal: it made the return of R-Truth a monumental event dictated by the WWE Universe.

Kimster AFW.