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| {{Infobox professional wrestler | |||
| |name=Ron Killings | |||
| |birthname=Ronald Aaron Killings | |||
| |image=Ron Killings.jpg | |||
| |image_size=220px | |||
| |caption= Killings at a ] ] in 2011. | |||
| |names= Kid Krush<ref name=Cage/><br />K. Malik Shabazz<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/><br />K-Krush<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/><br />K-Kwik<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/><br />Pretty Ricky<ref name=OWOW/><br />Ron Killings<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/><br />'''R-Truth'''<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=WWEbio/><br />R-Ziggler<br />The Truth<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
| |height={{height|ft=6|in=2}}<ref name=WWEbio/> | |||
| |weight={{convert|220|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWEbio/> | |||
| |birth_date={{birth date and age|mf=yes|1972|1|19}} | |||
| |birth_place=], ], ] | |||
| |resides=], U.S.<ref name=Cage/> | |||
| |billed=Charlotte, North Carolina<ref name=WWEbio/> | |||
| |trainer=]<ref name=Cage/><ref name="WO1"/><br />]<ref name="WO1"/><br />Italian Stallion<ref name="WO1"/><br />]<ref name="WO1"/> | |||
| |debut=March 1997<ref name=Cage/><ref name=SLAM/> | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Ronald Aaron''' "'''Ron'''" '''Killings'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=200|title=R-Truth}}</ref> (born January 19, 1972), better known by the ] '''R-Truth''', is an American ] and ]. He is currently signed to ]. Since working for WWE, he has been a ] ] and ] ] with ] under his ring name '''R-Truth''', and a ] ] under the ring name '''K-Kwik'''.<ref name=WWEbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/rtruth|accessdate=2010-04-27|title=WWE profile|publisher=]}}</ref> As R-Truth, he headlined five WWE pay-per-view events from 2010 to 2011, three times in ] contention.<ref>See: ], ], ], ] and ].</ref> He has also worked for ] as '''K-Krush''' and later as '''Ron''' "'''The Truth'''" '''Killings''', where he became the first ] to win the ],<ref name=SLAM/> a title he held on ], in addition to becoming a ] ] and a ] ]. | |||
| == Background == | |||
| Killings was born in ] but raised in ]. His family was poor and both Killings and his father dealt ] to try and make ends meet. From a young age, Killings had developed a love for ] and ] and attended ] where he competed in ] alongside future ] second baseman ]. Killings also competed in track and field, and was talented at both sports, receiving various college scholarships, but turned them down and dropped out of school at the age of 16 to further pursue a career in music. Killings also continued dealing drugs in order to help his music career financially and was arrested, spending 13 months incarcerated.<ref name="wwewrestlerinfo.blogspot.com">http://wwewrestlerinfo.blogspot.com/2009/06/r-truth-bio.html</ref> | |||
| == Professional wrestling career == | |||
| === Independent circuit (1997–2000) === | |||
| Jackie Crockett of the ] met Killings at a halfway house after Killings' release from prison, and tried to convince Killings to become a professional wrestler, but he was determined to focus on his music career.<ref name="wwewrestlerinfo.blogspot.com"/> Killings spent two years working on his music career and then contacted Crockett once more and expressed an interest in becoming a wrestler.<ref name="WO1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo//headlines/default.asp?aID=11899|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080102103343/http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=11899|archivedate=2008-01-02|title=Ron Killings interview|date=2004-11-30|accessdate=2008-09-10| publisher=]}}</ref> Crockett, by now the senior ] for ], took Killings to several WCW and Pro Wrestling Federation events, introducing him to wrestling personalities.<ref name=SLAM>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/killings.html|accessdate=2008-07-02|title=Ron Killings Bio|work= Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| Killings debuted in the PWF in 1997 as a ], then spent three years traveling and training with ].<ref name=SLAM/> In 1999, he debuted in ] as K-Krush, where he was awarded the newly created NWA Wildside Television Championship on December 12. | |||
| === World Wrestling Federation (1999–2002) === | |||
| At the urging of ], Killings sent a promotional videotape to the ].<ref name=SLAM/> He was signed to a two-year developmental contract in 1999 and was assigned to ], a WWF ]. On April 12 in ], he won a ] to claim the vacant ].<ref name=SLAM/> He lost the title to a ] ] on May 24 in ], but reclaimed it from ] several months later in ] on August 19.<ref name=SLAM/> His second reign ended on November 3, when he lost to ] in ].<ref name="WO1"/> | |||
| Killings was then promoted to the main roster and put in a ] with ].<ref name=SLAM/> He debuted on the November 13, 2000 episode of '']'', attacking ] during a match against Road Dogg. Killings and the Road Dogg began rapping together, performing a song called "Gettin' Rowdy" as they approached the ring.<ref name="WO1"/> Upon the return of Road Dogg's former partner ] later that month, Killings was involved in a ] quasi-reunion. At ], Killings teamed with former DX members Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, and ] to face ] in a ].<ref name=SLAM/> Killings was eliminated and the Radicalz went on to win the match. At ], Killings and the Road Dogg took part in a four-way tag team match for the ], which was won by ].<ref name=SLAM/> | |||
| After Road Dogg was suspended in December and eventually released on January 26, 2001,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_3_3/ai_78264745|title=Down a Dark Road|first=Bill|last=Apter|accessdate=2009-08-06|date=October 2001 |publisher=Find Articles|work=Wrestling Digest|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080917181842/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_3_3/ai_78264745|archivedate=September 17, 2008}}</ref> Killings became a singles competitor and became a successful mainstay on '']''. He took part in the ], but was eliminated by ]. Killings then began competing in the ]. He defeated ] for the ] on February 3, but lost the title to ] that same evening under the title's 24/7 rules.<ref name=Core>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/hard/|accessdate= 2008-06-21|title=WWE Hardcore Championship history|publisher=]}}</ref> He defeated Raven for the title a second time on February 5, but once again he lost the title to Holly within the space of several hours.<ref name=Core/> Killings became somewhat of a background figure of "]" ] during the summer months, often seen in dressing rooms and watching television with other superstars during inter-promotional matches. Killings was released from the WWF the next year.<ref name=SLAM/> | |||
| === Xtreme Pro Wrestling (2002) === | |||
| In 2002, Killings joined ] as K. Malik Shabazz, teaming with ] and Raphael Muhammed and Riley "The Milkman" Hood as the New Panthers, a ] based upon the ]. On July 20, Shabazz and Muhammed took part in a four-way tag team match for the ], which was won by ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttxpw.html|title=XPW World Tag Team Championship history}}</ref> He left the promotion later that year. | |||
| === Total Nonstop Action Wrestling === | |||
| ==== NWA World Heavyweight Champion (2002–2003) ==== | |||
| ] | |||
| Killings signed with the ]-based ] promotion in June 2002, and appeared on the first weekly TNA ] on June 19 as K-Krush. Killings immediately established himself as a ] by harassing ] ] ] and ] until he was attacked by ]. Later that same evening, he participated in the Gauntlet for the Gold match, but was eliminated by ]. The following week, Killings lost to Christopher after Marlin and Sadler interfered in their match. On July 3, Killings and ] defeated Christopher and ] after Christopher turned on Hall during the match, aligning himself with Killings and Jarrett. On July 10, Killings defeated Hermie Sadler in a ]. The decision, however, was overturned after Killings continued to attack Sadler after he had been awarded the match. | |||
| On the July 17 TNA pay-per-view, Killings delivered an angry ] in which he implied that he had been held back as a result of his race. He then stated that he was to be referred to as "The Truth". Killings eventually began using his own name, referring to himself as Ron "The Truth" Killings. Killings defeated ] for the ] at NWA-TNA 8 on August 7, thus becoming the first-ever, and to date only, recognized African-American NWA World Heavyweight Champion in history.<ref name=SLAM/> He successfully defended the title in matches with ], ], ], ], and ] before losing on November 20 to Jeff Jarrett who had the help of ].<ref name=SLAM/> As a result of Russo's involvement, Killings ] into a ]. In subsequent months, Killings feuded with ] before turning into a heel once again by attacking Jarrett on March 19.<ref name=SLAM/> He later introduced ] as his ].<ref name=SLAM/> | |||
| ==== 3Live Kru (2003–2005) ==== | |||
| {{Main|3Live Kru}} | |||
| Between May and June, Killings began teaming with ] and former WWE ally ]. In July the trio formed a ] known as the ].<ref name=SLAM/> The Kru first wrestled as a unit on August 13, 2003, defeating ] (], ], and ]).<ref name=SLAM/> The Kru soon went after the ]. On November 26, the Kru defeated ], ], and ] in a six-man tag team match with the vacant NWA World Tag Team Championship on the line.<ref name=SLAM/> The NWA World Tag Team Championship was held by all three members of the Kru as part of the ] until January 28, 2004, when they were defeated by Redshirt Security (] and ]). | |||
| After several abortive attempts to regain the tag title, the Kru began supporting Killings' bid to become NWA World Heavyweight Champion. On June 9, NWA World Heavyweight Champion ] took part in a "3Live Kru Challenge" which saw him face Konnan, James and Killings in three subsequent matches. Jarrett defeated Konnan in a ] and James in a "] match" (]), but lost to Killings in a "] Justice match". On May 19, Killings faced NWA World Heavyweight Champion A.J. Styles, ], and ] in a four-way title match. He won the bout, becoming a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, after Jarrett hit Styles with a ]. His reign lasted until June 2, when Jarrett defeated him in a ] which also included Harris, Styles, and Raven. The Kru went on to feud with Jarrett's ], the Elite Guard (], ], and ]). On July 14, the 3Live Kru, ], and ] defeated Jarrett, ], and the Elite Guard in a ten-man tag team match. The Kru began feuding with ] in August. At ] on November 7, Konnan and James defeated Team Canada members ] and ] for the NWA World Tag Team Championship. After Konnan suffered an injury, Killings and James lost the title to Team Canada at ] on December 5.<ref name=SLAM/> Throughout early-2005, the Kru feuded with ] and ], Team Canada, and ]. | |||
| Dissension arose after James' former tag team partner from the WWE, Billy Gunn, joined TNA as "The New Age Outlaw" and began trying to convince James to reform their former tag team, the ]. Killings and Konnan feuded with The Outlaw and ], with James's loyalties divided. Brown and The Outlaw, who had by now renamed himself "Kip James" as a psychological ploy, defeated Killings and Konnan at ] on July 17, with James declining to help either team. Killings and Konnan became increasingly frustrated, at one point referring to themselves as the "2Live Kru", although Killings repeatedly attempted to act as a mediator between James and Konnan. The two teams faced one another in a No Surrender rematch on August 14 at ], with James appointed ] by ], Larry Zbyszko. James reaffirmed his loyalty to the Kru by attacking Kip, enabling Konnan to pin him and win the match. The 3Live Kru won a six-man tag team match against ] at ] on September 11. After '']'' premiered on ] on October 1, Kip James entered the picture once more, but appeared to be helping 3LK this time. He refereed a ] at ] on November 13, which 3LK won. Kip James later joined the stable, which became known as "4Live Kru". On December 11 at ], the 4Live Kru faced Team Canada in an eight-man tag match. In the course of the match, Konnan hit Kip and B.G. James with chair shots, enabling Bobby Roode to pin Kip. He then attempted to celebrate with Killings, who appeared shocked by Konnan's actions. Killings later told Konnan he was done with the Kru. | |||
| ==== Various feuds and departure (2006–2007) ==== | |||
| Following the break-up of the 3Live Kru, Killings began competing as a singles wrestler once more. He briefly aligned himself with ] in March, teaming with Sting, A.J. Styles, and ] as "Sting's Warriors". At ] on April 23, Sting's Warriors defeated ] in a ] match. On the May 25 episode of ''Impact!'', Killings defeated ] to qualify for a ] for the ] at ] on June 18. At Slammiversary, however, Killings failed to win the championship. Killings then teamed with ] in the following months, even participating, but losing, in a Battle Royal at ]. On November 19 at ], Killings and his tag team partner Lance Hoyt defeated ] and ] with ] at ringside. He then took time off the active roster due to injury. Killings returned to action at ], teaming with ] in a losing effort against ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/tna/slam.html#2007|title=Slammiversary 2007 results}}</ref> | |||
| On June 19, Killings tried to resign from TNA, intending to work for the Mexican ].<ref name="WO">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=19940|title=2 stars quit TNA before tonight's TV tapings|publisher=WrestlingObserver.com|accessdate=August 13, 2007|date=June 19, 2007}}</ref> Amidst more dissension backstage, however, TNA refused to release Killings. He returned to TNA on August 12 at ], confronting ] player ].<ref name="Sokol">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/13/4414471.html|title=Bad booking mars Hard Justice|last=Sokol| first=Chris|publisher=]|accessdate=2007-08-13|date=2007-06-13}}</ref> At ], Adam "Pacman" Jones and Ron Killings defeated ] and ] to win the ].<ref name=SLAM/> On October 14, ] defeated him and Jones' replacement, ], for the World Tag Team Championship. In December, he worked out a deal for his release from the company.<ref name=SLAM/> | |||
| === Return to WWE === | |||
| ==== SmackDown (2008–2010) ==== | |||
| ] | |||
| Killings re-signed with ], formerly the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), in 2008 and re-debuted on the SmackDown brand under the ring name '''R-Truth''' on August 29, as a ], defeating ].<ref name=Redebut>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08292008/| title=Steel City SmackDown|accessdate=2008-08-29|date=2008-08-29|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1215640978.shtml|accessdate=2008-08-02| date=2008-07-09|last=Martin|first=Andy|title= Regal's WWE suspension ending, Ron Killing update, + Trevor Murdoch|publisher= WrestleView}}</ref> WWE ] and his ] reigns<ref name=WWEbio/> until January 2009 when WWE.com briefly acknowledged his appearance in the 2001 Royal Rumble.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/208866/|title=WWE Acknowledges that R-Truth was K-Kwik}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://officialfan.proboards.com/post/9151108/thread/|title=Same Person, Different Character}}</ref> The K-Kwik character was acknowledged again at Summerslam 2010 when commentator Matt Striker made a passing reference to his past. At ], he, along with ] and ], was a voting option to challenge ] ] for the title. He received 59% of the vote to get the match, but lost. On WWE.com, he won the ] for the ].<ref name=Slammy>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/slammyawards08/|title=WWE Slammy award winners|publisher=]|accessdate=2009-02-03}}</ref> On July 10, 2009, R-Truth debuted a new prankster ] known as Pretty Ricky in a promo on ''SmackDown'', in a sleeveless T-shirt and a set of fake teeth trying to get into the ]. The character was soon ] and R-Truth began a ] with the debuting ] on the August 28 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08282009/|title=Extreme exodus}}</ref> This feud set up a match at ], which he lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/history/hellinacell/matches/11906050/results/|title=McIntyre shows R-Truth what's up|last=Passeo|first=Mitch|date=2009-10-04 |publisher=]|accessdate=2011-01-10}}</ref> On the October 23, 2009 episode of ''SmackDown'', R-Truth, ], ], and the ] defeated ] member ], ], ], and ] in a five-on-four handicap match to qualify as the representatives of Team SmackDown at the first-ever ] pay-per-view. At the event, Team SmackDown defeated Team Raw when Raw member ] turned on his team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/matches/12210846/results/|title=Team SmackDown defeats Team Raw at Bragging Rights}}</ref> | |||
| On the February 16, 2010 episode of '']'', R-Truth was announced to appear on the debuting '']'' as the storyline mentor of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_39115.shtml|title=WWE News: Complete cast of the NXT show revealed including The Miz mentoring Bryan Danielson|date=2010-02-16|last=Caldwell|first=James| accessdate=2010-02-17|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the February 5, 2010 episode of ''SmackDown'', R-Truth won an elimination chamber qualifying match against ]. At the first-ever ], R-Truth competed in the ] match for the ], but was eliminated by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/history/2010/matches/13422574/|title=Chris Jericho wins Elimination Chamber Match}}</ref> On the March 2 episode of ''NXT'', Truth accompanied his rookie David Otunga to the ring for his match against CM Punk's rookie, ]. During the match, Punk interfered, which cost Otunga his match, leading to a backstage brawl between Otunga and Truth. | |||
| At ], R-Truth teamed with John Morrison to face The Miz and The Big Show for the Unified ] in a losing effort. | |||
| ==== Raw and United States Champion (2010–2011) ==== | |||
| ] event in December 2010.]] | |||
| Truth was drafted to Raw with teammate John Morrison during the ] on April 26. He immediately began a feud with ] after DiBiase offered him a job as his personal assistant, which Truth declined with a slap across DiBiase's face. Two weeks later, during a match with ], Truth was attacked by ], who were paid off by DiBiase after the assault. Truth went on to wrestle and defeat DiBiase at the first-ever ] pay-per-view on May 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/13473/|title=WWE Over The Limit PPV coverage}}</ref> The next night on Raw, Truth defeated ] to win the vacant ], earning himself his first major singles championship since returning to WWE.<ref name=Raw20100524>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1274757307|accessdate=2010-05-27|date=2010-05-24|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Raw Results - 5/24/10|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''Raw'', Truth lost the United States Championship to The Miz in a fatal four way match also featuring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1276572395|title=Raw Results - 6/14/10|date=2010-06-14|last=Stephens|first=David|accessdate=2010-06-22|work=WrestleView}}</ref> He invoked his rematch clause for ], but was unsuccessful at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1277088443|title=Complete WWE Fatal Four Way PPV The next night on raw he and the other were given WWE contracts by the new gm of RAW. Recap|date=2010-06-20|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|accessdate=2010-06-22|work=WrestleView}}</ref> | |||
| Truth was announced to compete in the ] pay-per-view, but was injured by The Miz before a scheduled bout on the July 5 episode of ''Raw'' and was announced to be unable to compete at the event. As revenge for assaulting him, Truth saved ] after Miz had cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, which he had won at the Money in the Bank event, on the July 19 episode of ''Raw''. At ], R-Truth teamed with ] to defeat ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/08/15/15031141.html|title=Rumored return helps Team WWE fend off Nexus at SummerSlam|date=2010-08-15|last=Plummer|first=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|accessdate=2010-08-18|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the October 11 episode of ''Raw'', he defeated Ted DiBiase to qualify for Team Raw at ] to face Team SmackDown.<ref name=Raw101110>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286853915|title=Raw Results - 10/11/10|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2010-10-11|accessdate=2010-10-17|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Team Raw lost the match for the second consecutive time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_44753.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE BRAGGING RIGHTS PPV RESULTS 10/24: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Orton vs. Barrett, Kane vs. Taker, Raw vs. Smackdown}}</ref> During November, when Cena had been forced to join the Nexus, Truth attempted to stand up against them and stop them from overpowering the reigning champion Randy Orton, resulting in an inpromptu tag match between Orton and Truth against the Nexus' leader ] and Truth's former rookie David Otunga.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11012010/mainarticle|title=Necessary "ref"-ness}}</ref> When Cena seemed to be considering unfairly awarding the Barrett the title to save his job, Truth lectured him about the sanctity of the title he had not yet had a single shot at.<ref name=TruthCena>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/capitolpunishment/2011/25019952|title=John Cena vs. R-Truth}}</ref> Truth then lost in a singles match to Barrett.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11152010/mainarticle|title=Old school, new tricks}}</ref> Cena eventually heeded Truth's word and called it down the middle at ], with Orton retaining.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3240042/Orton-survives-but-Cena-is-gone.html|title=Orton survives but Cena is gone | location=London | work=The Sun|first=Rob|last=McNichol|date=November 22, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| R-Truth mentored ] in the ]. Killings missed some WWE tour dates due to ] after taping the 2010 ], as well as two episodes of ''NXT'', resulting in ] filling in as Curtis' pro. He returned to the show the following week. On March 1, Curtis won the fourth season of ''NXT''.<ref name=Curtis>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_48154.shtml|title=WWE News: NXT results - Season 4 winner revealed on Tuesday's Season Finale, initial details on NXT Season 5}}</ref> As winners, Truth and Curtis won the right to challenge for the ].<ref name=Curtis/> At ], Truth lost a Battle Royal dark match to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/27/over-the-top-rope-battle-royal|title=The Great Khali won the Over-The-Top-Rope WrestleMania Battle Royal}}</ref> | |||
| ==== Little Jimmy; Awesome Truth (2011–2012) ==== | |||
| On the April 11 episode of '']'', Truth became the number one contender for the ] along with John Cena via double disqualification after The Miz and ] attacked both of them during a number one contender's gauntlet match.<ref name=DoubleDQ>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-04-11/recall|title=Raw recall for April 13, 2011}}</ref> Truth had previously defeated Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison prior to facing Cena at the end of the gauntlet. The Raw General Manager stated that, due to interference from Miz and Riley, R-Truth and John Cena would both compete for the ] at ] in a steel cage match.<ref name=DoubleDQ/> Morrison questioned Truth about his capability to compete in a match like this, and challenged Truth to a match for his spot. Truth turned ] by attacking Morrison after Morrison won that match.<ref name=Smoke>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-04-18/recall|title=Raw recall for April 20, 2011}}</ref> After the attack, Truth lit a ] and blew smoke in Morrison's face.<ref name=Smoke/> The following week on ''Raw'', R-Truth cut a promo, stating that popularity did not get him any titles, and also announced that he was done entertaining the fans.<ref name=HeelPromo/> After the promo, Truth was attacked by Morrison.<ref name=HeelPromo>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-04-25/results|title=Blues traveler?}}</ref> At ] on May 1, Truth prevented Morrison from escaping the cage during the main event for the WWE Championship, ultimately costing him the title. On the May 9 episode of ''Raw'', Truth revealed that his attack on Morrison had led to him being hospitalized (in reality, Morrison had injured his neck) before then attacking ] at the end of the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-05-09/results|title=Quittin' time!}}</ref> On the May 16 episode of ''Raw'', Truth accused Mysterio of being a "thief" and stealing his chance at the WWE Championship. Truth then attacked a weakened Mysterio, who had just finished a match with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-05-09/recall|title=Raw recall for May 18, 2011}}</ref> Truth faced Mysterio at ], where he was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2011/mysterio-truth|title=R-Truth defeated Rey Mysterio}}</ref> After subsequent episodes of ranting and raving over John Cena's popularity, he harassed a young fan and his father on the May 30 episode of ''Raw'', throwing a cup of soda in the father's face after a countout win over Cena.<ref name=Recall/> After ''Raw'' went off the air, the Raw General Manager announced a ] match between the two, on the condition that R-Truth apologize for his behavior the next week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-05-30/results|title=Raw results: Truth and justice|last=Adkins|first=Greg|publisher=]}}</ref> On the June 6 episode of ''Raw'', Truth interrupted both ] and ] and made his way out to the ring, singing a song about "Little Jimmy" (referring to the children in attendance) and wearing a Confederate soldier's uniform. However, he stayed true to his word and "apologized" for his actions the previous week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-06-06/results|title=Brew you!}}</ref> As a result, he faced John Cena at ] pay-per-view for the WWE Championship, but was unsuccessful in winning the title.<ref name="TruthCena"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/capitolpunishment/2011/cena-rtruth|title=John Cena defeated R-Truth}}</ref> | |||
| ] | |||
| On the August 22 episode of ''Raw'', R-Truth and ] attacked ] before his match and then proceeded to cut a promo bashing Triple H about not being used properly. On the August 29 episode of ''Raw'', Truth interfered in The Miz's match and the both of them attacked ]. On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', Truth and Miz challenged ] (] and ]) to a match for the ] at ], but were disqualified after Miz assaulted a referee during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2011/wwe-tag-team-title-match|title=WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne def. The Miz and R-Truth by Disqualification}}</ref> R-Truth and Miz were subsequently fired by Triple H the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/miz-truth-released|title=Breaking News: Miz, Truth, released|date=2011-09-20|publisher=]}}</ref> At ], R-Truth and Miz attacked Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk, John Cena, and several others after the ] match ended. After this, the entire WWE roster came out to find a way into ] before the officials were able to get the door open and arrest them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2011/wwe-title-triple-threat-match|title=Alberto Del Rio def. John Cena and CM Punk in a Triple Threat Hell in a Cell Match (New WWE Champion)}}</ref> On the October 10 episode of ''Raw'', R-Truth and The Miz were reinstated by ]. At ], Miz and Truth defeated CM Punk and Triple H in a tag match, due to interference from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/2011/triple-h-punk-miz-truth|title=Triple H & CM Punk vs. The Miz & R-Truth|publisher=WWE|accessdate=12 October 2011}}</ref> Later that same night they assaulted John Cena during his WWE Championship match with Alberto Del Rio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/john-cena-vs-alberto-del-rio|title=WWE Championship Last Man Standing Match|publisher=WWE|accessdate=11 October 2011}}</ref> On the October 24 episode of ''Raw'', Awesome Truth attacked John Cena and Zack Ryder. On the 7 November episode of ''Raw'', Miz and R-Truth defeated Cena and Ryder.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Raw from the U.K. - Nash returns, Cena & Ryder|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_54941.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=8 November 2011}}</ref> On November 20 at ], R-Truth and The Miz were defeated by Cena and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_55345.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Survivor Series report 11/20: Live results and analysis of PPV featuring Rock's return to the ring|date=2011-11-20|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|accessdate=2011-11-22|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Cena instigated an argument between R-Truth and Miz, which ultimately led to the team's dissolution as Miz attacked R-Truth with a ] onto the stage.<ref name="Awesome Truth Unfolds">{{cite web|last=Murphy|first=Ryan|title=WWE Raw SuperShow results: The "Awesome Truth" unfolds|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-11-21/results|work=]|accessdate=23 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_55379.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 11/21: Survivor Series fallout, Punk celebrates win, Zack Ryder vs. Del Rio|date=2011-11-21|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|accessdate=2011-11-22|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Following the event, WWE announced that they had suspended Killings for 30 days for his first violation of the Wellness Policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_55403.shtml|title=WWE News: R-Truth suspended for Wellness Policy violation|date=2011-11-22|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=2011-11-22|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
| On the December 26 episode of ''Raw'', R-Truth returned to attack Miz after the latter lost to John Cena via countout, turning ] once again. This was followed by back-and-forth assaults on the two throughout January.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - first show of 2012, WWE Title match, Mystery Reveal|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_56508.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 January 2012}}</ref> R-Truth entered the Royal Rumble Match at entry #3, but was eliminated by The Miz.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Rumble match, Punk-Ziggler, Cena-Kane, steel cage|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref> R-Truth wrestled for the WWE Championship against CM Punk, ], Kofi Kingston, ] and The Miz at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/raw-elimination-chamber-2012-preview|title=Elimination Chamber preview}}</ref> He was eliminated first, by defending champion CM Punk.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Champion CM Punk won the Raw Elimination Chamber Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/raw-elimination-chamber-2012|publisher=]|last=Herrera|first=Tom|date=February 19, 2012|accessdate=19 February 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ==== WWE Tag Team Champion (2012) ==== | |||
| R-Truth then began teaming with Kofi Kingston, facing the Tag Team Champions ] and Dolph Ziggler and ], which they both won and lost respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Chamber PPV fall-out, Taker returns|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_58345.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PARKS' WWE SUPER SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the live Tuesday night special, including Daniel Bryan vs. CM Punk|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58399.shtml}}</ref> On the February 27 edition of ''Raw'', Truth and Kingston failed to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship from Primo and Epico in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match, also involving Ziggler and Swagger.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/27: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - The Rock returns to Raw, WM28 hype|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_58604.shtml}}</ref> At ], R-Truth and Kingston were members of Team ] to face Team ] in a ] to determine the general manager of both brands, which was eventually won by former rival The Miz for Team Johnny.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/28/wrestlemania-28-results-team-teddy-team-johnny|title=Wrestlemania results: Team Teddy Team Johnny}}</ref> On the April 30 episode of ''Raw'', R-Truth and Kofi Kingston defeated Primo and Epico to win the ].<ref name=TagChamp/> At ], R-Truth and Kingston successfully defended the title against Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger and then again in a rematch on the May 28 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/kingston-truth-swagger-ziggler|title=WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth vs. Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-05-28/wwe-raw-results/page-3|title=The World's Largest Athlete goes on a rampage}}</ref> In the pre-show of ], Truth and Kingston defeated ] and ] in a non-title match.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/truth-kingston-hunico-camacho|title=WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston vs. Hunico & Camacho|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-07-11}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', they successfully defended the Tag Team Championship against the ] (] and ]),<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #998 - MITB PPV fall-out, Cena's announcement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_63388.shtml}}</ref> and again at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SUMMERSLAM PPV REPORT 8/19: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Lesnar vs. Triple H, Punk vs. Cena vs. Show|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_64430.shtml}}</ref> At ], Kingston and Truth lost the Tag Team Championship to the team of ] and Kane<ref name="PSBR">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2012/pre-show-battle-royal-26050963|title=Zack Ryder won a Pre-Show Battle Royal to become No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-09-16}}</ref> and failed to regain the titles from the new champions the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|title= CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - PPV fall-out, Cena & Sheamus vs. Punk & Del Rio "super main event"|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65279.shtml}}</ref> It was announced after the October 8 edition of ''Raw'' that Truth and Kingston had mutually decided to part ways as a tag team.<ref>http://www.wwe.com/videos/kofi-kingston-r-truth-decide-to-go-their-seperate-ways-wwecom-exclusive-october-26058026<!--sic "seperate" in URL and Title--></ref> | |||
| ==== Various alliances and championship pursuits (2012–present) ==== | |||
| Truth began feuding with United States Champion ] on the October 29 episode of ''Raw'', after saving former tag partner Kofi Kingston from a post-match assault from Cesaro.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 10/29: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – PPV fall-out, Foley returns|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66271.shtml}}</ref> The following week, Truth teamed with ] and Rey Mysterio to defeat Cesaro and the Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), with Truth pinning Cesaro for the win.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of U.K. Raw – Cena first TV match in seven weeks|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66420.shtml}}</ref> Truth faced Cesaro for the United States Championship on November 18 at ], but was unsuccessful in winning the title.<ref name=SURVIVOR12>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk-Cena-Ryback|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66714.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=19 November 2012}}</ref> On the following episode of ''SmackDown'', Truth defeated Cesaro in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS 11/23: Complete results on Ziggler vs. Orton main event, Cena on Miz TV|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66816.shtml}}</ref> On the December 3 episode of ''Raw'', Truth was again unsuccessful in capturing the United States Championship from Cesaro in fatal-four way match, also involving Kofi Kingston and Wade Barrett.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – McMahon returns, Punk takes a Test|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml}}</ref> On December 16 at ], Truth failed again to capture the United States Championship from Cesaro.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE TLC PPV RESULTS 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml}}</ref> Following an injury he suffered at TLC,<ref>{{cite web|last=Carrier|first=Steve|title=Backstage News on R-Truth's Status, Rhodes Scholars Splits Up, WWE NXT Tryouts Continue|url=http://www.wrestlingattitude.com/news/backstage-news-on-r-truth-s-status-rhodes-scholars-splits-up-wwe-nxt-tryouts-continue.html|accessdate=February 3, 2013|publisher=Wrestling Attitude}}</ref> Truth returned on the February 18, 2013, episode of ''Raw'', saving Kofi Kingston from ].<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 2/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Chamber PPV fall-out, big Mania news, Rock's Celebration, Shield six-man tag match|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68750.shtml}}</ref> At ], Truth challenged ] for the ] in a losing effort. | |||
| ] (right) in the ring with Killings in January 2014.]] | |||
| On the November 18 episode of ''Raw'', Truth teamed with ], who he had teamed previously with in TNA, to defeat 3MB, who were for that night called The Rhinestone Cowboys. The following week on ''Raw'', Woods defeated ] in his singles debut match while being accompanied by Truth and ] (] and ]) and using Tons of Funk's entrance music.<ref name=VsSlater>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_74770.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/25 (Hour 3): Cena & Big Show vs. Orton & Del Rio main event, Mick Foley cameo, more}}</ref> On the November 29 episode of ''SmackDown'', Woods began a ] with ] after Clay took offense to Woods using his entrance music and The Funkdactyls as his managers earlier in the week on ''Raw''. Later that night, Woods suffered his first loss when he and Truth lost to Tons of Funk (Clay and ]) after Clay pinned Woods.<ref name=VsTonsofFunk>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_74850.shtml|title=Cupach's WWE SmackDown blog 11/29: Thoughts on puking, tagging, bullfighting, questions, more}}</ref> On the December 2 episode of ''Raw'', Woods and Truth defeated Tons of Funk in a rematch after Woods pinned Clay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_74894.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/2 (Hour 2): The Shield vs. Team GoldShow six-man tag, Del Rio loses to "Sin Cara," more}}</ref> At ], Truth defeated Clay after Clay was distracted by Tensai leaving after having enough of Clay's behaviour. At ], Truth and Woods would face ] in a 2-on-1 ] in a losing effort. At ], Truth competed in a 19-man Battle Royal for the vacant ] in a losing effort. | |||
| On July 28, 2014, episode of Raw, Truth broke the undefeated streak of ], with Dallas assaulting Truth after the match. On the September 12 episode of ''SmackDown'', Truth would become the "stunt double" for ] as '''R-Ziggler''', in response to ] having ] as his stunt double, with Truth and Ziggler defeating The Miz and Damien Mizdow in a tag team match that same night and again the following week on ''Raw''. R-Truth would continue to help Dolph Ziggler in his feud with Miz and Mizdow until the September 22 episode of ''Raw'' after Dolph Ziggler defeated The Miz to win back the WWE Intercontinental Championship. | |||
| At ], Truth would compete in the Rumble match at #2. When #3 entrant ] made his surprise return to WWE, Truth would perform the signature moves of the Dudley Boyz with Dudley on The Miz before Dudley eliminated both men. At ], after ] lost by disqualification against ] for the ], Ambrose would steal the title from Barrett.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Fastlane: Questionable match endings and fan reaction may hurt 'Mania|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/23/22250331.html|website=]|accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref> This would lead to various wrestlers gaining possession of Barrett's title belt over the next few weeks, including Truth, ], Dolph Ziggler, ] and ]. During this, it was announced on WWE's ] page that Bad News Barrett would defend the title in a multiple-man ] at ], with each wrestler who stole the title from Bad News Barrett being announced in the match over the next several weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152766076576443|title=Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match at WrestleMania 31!|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="raw3022015">{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=WWE Raw results 3/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Heyman speaks for Lesnar, Rollins-Daily Show angle, WM31 build continues|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_83632.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/intercontinental-championship-ladder-match-27145665|publisher=WWE|accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref> At the event, Truth was unsuccessful in winning the championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WM31 PPV RESULTS 3/29: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of WWE World Title match, Taker's return, Sting vs. Triple H, Cena vs. Rusev, Rock/UFC surprise, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84175.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> On the April 27 episode of ''Raw'', Truth took part in the ] tournament, defeating ] in the first round. The following night on the ], Truth lost to ] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE KOTR SPECIAL REPORT 4/28: Complete "virtual-time coverage" of King of the Ring finals on WWE Network |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_84725.shtml#.VUivZflViko|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=29 March 2015}}</ref> The following week on ], Truth was unsuccessful to defeat Stardust after Truth opened Stardust's bag, which turned out to be spiders, one of Truth's fears.<ref>wwe.com</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| As seen on recent WWE television, Killings has been shown wearing a wedding band and he also announced via his Twitter account in late 2014 that he had become a father to a baby girl. | |||
| == Other media == | |||
| === Filmography === | |||
| * '']'' (2003) as Ron "The Truth" Killings<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325537/fullcredits#cast|title=Head of State cast credits}}</ref> | |||
| * '']'' (2008) as Ron "The Truth" Killings<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1125849/fullcredits#cast|title=The Wrestler cast credits}}</ref> | |||
| === Discography === | |||
| * ''Invinceable'' (2003)<ref name="invincible">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingmedia.ws/music_tracks.php?id=327|title=K-Krush - Invincible|publisher=Wrestling Media.ws}}</ref> | |||
| == Video games == | |||
| R-Truth appears as a playable character in several WWE video games, including '']'' (as K-Kwik), '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. | |||
| == In wrestling == | |||
| ] | |||
| * '''Finishing moves''' | |||
| ** '''As K-Kwik''' | |||
| *** ] ]<ref name=BamNeely/> | |||
| ** '''As R-Truth''' | |||
| *** ] ]<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=200|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1220104195.shtml|accessdate=2010-05-27|date=2008-08-30|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 8/29/08 - Pittsburgh, PA - (HHH vs. Benjamin)|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_27294.shtml|accessdate=2010-05-27|date= 2008-10-17|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 10/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage, including Kozlov vs. Hardy|publisher=PWTorch}}</ref><ref name=Dolph09>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/tv_reports/123073/411%5C%5Cs-WWE-Superstars-Report-11.26.09.htm|title=411's WWE Superstars Report 11.26.09}}</ref><ref name=BamNeely/> – 2008–2011; used as a signature move thereafter | |||
| *** ''Lie Detector'' (] ]<ref name=BamNeely/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/232905|title=411's Instant Analysis 04.06.12: WWE SmackDown}}</ref> – 2009–2011, used as a signature move thereafter; ] – 2015–present) | |||
| *** ''What's Up?''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_48224.shtml|accessdate=2011-03-05|date=2011-03-03|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Superstars report 3/3: Complete coverage of Rock replay in "main event" slot, Santino & Kozlov, Regal vs. Truth|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> / ''Shut Up!''<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Raw Results - 8/8/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1312851616|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> / ''Little Jimmy''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_52878.shtml|accessdate=2011-09-01|date=2011-09-12|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Superstars report 9/1: Morrison vs. Truth main event, Ryder vs. Kidd, squash matches|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> (]) – 2011–2014 | |||
| ** '''As Ron Killings''' | |||
| *** ''Consequences'' (])<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=Lynn>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/171879/The-Wrestling-Bazaar:-NWA-TNA-Weekly-PPV-|title=The Wrestling Bazaar: NWA/TNA Weekly PPV #13}}</ref> – 2002–2004 | |||
| *** ] ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
| *** ''Hang Time'' (])<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/> – 2002–2004 | |||
| *** ] ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_10696.shtml|title=11/7 TNA Victory Road PPV review: In-person perspective ison vs. Truth main event, Ryder vs. Kidd, squash matches|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> – 2004 | |||
| *** ''Truth Conviction'' (])<ref name=OWOW/> – 2002–2004; used as a signature move from 2005 to 2008 | |||
| *** ''Truth or Consequences'' (])<ref name=Cage/><ref name=OWOW/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/161318/The-Wrestling-Bazaar:-NWA-TNA-Weekly-PPV-|title=The Wrestling Bazaar: NWA/TNA Weekly PPV #8}}</ref> - used as a signature move in ] | |||
| * '''Signature moves''' | |||
| ** ] ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestlemation.visuex.org/gfx/wrestling/wrestlers/r-truth/miscellaneous/r-truth-8347|title=Corkscrew Leg Lariat by R-Truth}}</ref> | |||
| ** ],<ref name=Regal/> sometimes from the ]<ref name=BamNeely>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_26831.shtml|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/5: Khali vs. Triple H in lumberjack match, MVP vs. Shelton, Kendrick vs. Hardy, final PPV hype}}</ref> | |||
| ** ],<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=Regal>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/tv_reports/143428/411s-WWE-Superstars-Report-06.24.10.htm|title=411's WWE Superstars Report 06.24.10}}</ref> sometimes while diving off the ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
| ** ]<ref name=Wrestlemation>{{cite web|url=http://wrestlemation.com/gfx/wrestling/wrestlers/r-truth/miscellaneous/r-truth-1550|title=Flying Headscissors by R-Truth}}</ref> | |||
| ** ''Flying Jalapeño'' (] ])<ref name=OWOW/> – TNA | |||
| ** ], with theatrics<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW 1003 REPORT: MORE MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR SUMMERSLAM; THE STAKES ARE RAISED FOR TRIPLE H/LESNAR; PUNK VOWS TO BRING HONOR TO WWE; PIPER'S PIT; AND MORE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/71056/wwe-raw-1003-report-more-matches-announced-for-summerslam-the-stakes-are-raised-for-triple-hlesnar-punk-vows-to-bring-honor-to-wwe-pipers-pit-and-more.html?p=1|accessdate=August 16, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> | |||
| ** ]<ref name=OWOW/> – TNA | |||
| ** ]<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/r/r-truth.html|accessdate=2008-08-15|title=OWOW bio|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref name=Lynn/> | |||
| ** ]<ref name=vschavo>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1221327760.shtml|accessdate=2009-03-27| date=2008-09-16|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 9/12/08 – Milwaukee, WI ('New #1 Contender')|publisher=WrestleView.com}}</ref> | |||
| ** ]<ref name=OWOW/> – ] | |||
| ** ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: BARRETT VERSUS SHEAMUS ONE MORE TIME; TRUTH VS. SLATER; SHOW PROVIDES COMMENTARY; TAG TITLE MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73197/wwe-main-event-report-barrett-versus-sheamus-one-more-time-truth-vs-slater-show-provides-commentary-tag-title-match-announced-for-next-week.html?p=1|accessdate=November 9, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> | |||
| * '''With ]''' | |||
| ** '''Double team signature moves''' | |||
| *** ]<ref name="Trionfo">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW 1007 REPORT: BRET HART RETURNS TO MONTREAL; ANGER MANAGEMENT CREATES A NEW NUMBER ONE CONTENDER; IS THE IC TITLE COMING HOME?; CENA AND PUNK HAVE VERBAL CONFRONTATION; JERRY LAWLER SUFFERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY DURING SHOW|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/71823/wwe-raw-1007-report-bret-hart-returns-to-montreal-anger-management-creates-a-new-number-one-contender-is-the-ic-title-coming-home-cena-and-punk-have-verbal-confrontation-jerry-lawler-suffers-medical-emergency-during-show.html?p=1|accessdate=September 12, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> | |||
| *** ],<ref name="pwinsider.com">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=COMPLETE WWE RAW 1008 REPORT: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS REMATCH; SMACKDOWN REMATCH; MAIN EVENTS COMBINED INTO A TAG MATCH; MIZTV DEBUTS; THE TAG TEAM DIVISION HEATS UP; UPDATES ON JERRY LAWLER; AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT JBL, JIM ROSS, AND MICHAEL COLE TOGETHER ON COMMENTARY|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=72022&p=2|accessdate=September 22, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> sometimes from the ]<ref name="http">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT: CAN YOU SAY VICTORY IN FIVE LANGUAGES?; DAMIEN SANDOW IN ACTION; TAG TEAMS AND DIVAS IN ACTION TOO|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/71720/wwe-superstars-report-can-you-say-victory-in-five-languages-damien-sandow-in-action-tag-teams-and-divas-in-action-too.html?p=1|accessdate=September 8, 2012|publisher=PWinsider}}</ref> | |||
| *** ]<ref name="http"/> | |||
| *** ] followed by a simultaneous ] (Kingston) and ] (R-Truth) combination<ref name="Trionfo"/> | |||
| *** R-Truth ] Kingston onto a grounded opponent<ref name="pwinsider.com"/> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** ]<ref name="Raw101110"/> | |||
| * ''']s''' | |||
| ** "The Truth"<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
| ** "The Suntan ]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_963.shtml|accessdate=2010-11-25|date=2002-10-03|last= Allinson|first= Gregg|title=10/2 NWA-TNA PPV review: Allinson's "alt perspective" report|work=PWTorch}}</ref><ref name=SuntanSupermanTweet>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RonKillings/status/303989903241392128|title=R-Truth's #SuntanSuperman tweet|accessdate=21 February 2013|quote=Believe in #TheTruth and I shall set you free..I am the #SuntanSuperman, and I am the #WWE Universes Champion!}}</ref> | |||
| ** "The Conspiracy Theorist"<ref name=Recall>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-05-30/recall|title=Raw Recall for June 1, 2011|last=Adkins|first=Greg| publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** "Gettin' Rowdy" by ] and Ron Killings<ref name=SLAM/> (WWF/E) | |||
| ** "Rowdy" by Ron Killings<ref name=SLAM/><ref name=CageThemes>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=200&view=themes#themes|title=Ron Killings' entrance themes}}</ref> (WWF/E) | |||
| ** "What's Up?" by Ron Killings<ref name=CageThemes/> (TNA / WWE; July 25, 2008 – September 13, 2010, November 15, 2010 – April 11, 2011) | |||
| ** "He's Back" by Dale Oliver<ref name=CageThemes/> (TNA; used while ] ]) | |||
| ** "]" by ]<ref name=CageThemes/> (AAA) | |||
| ** "Right Time" by Ron Killings<ref name=CageThemes/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/RonKillings/status/24450675323|title=Right Time theme name confirmed via Twitter}}</ref> (WWE; September 13, 2010 – November 15, 2010) | |||
| ** '''"What's Up?"''' by Ron Killings and ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-10-10/miz-rtruth-entrance-theme|title=WWE remixing "Awesome Truth"}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-whats-up-r-truth-single/id467151016|title=WWE theme "What's Up"}}</ref> (WWE; April 18, 2011 – present) | |||
| ** "Here to Show the World" by Downstait and Jim Johnston (WWE; September 12, 2014 – September 19, 2014; used while being Dolph Ziggler's stunt double) | |||
| == Championships and accomplishments == | |||
| ].]] | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** ] (])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htcswf.html |accessdate=2008-06-21 |last=Westcott |first=Brian |title=Cyberspace Wrestling Federation/NWA Cyberspace Heavyweight Championship history |publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/shwmcw3.html|accessdate=2008-06-21|last=Westcott|first=Brian|title=MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship history|publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** NWA Wildside Television Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/tvnwaws.html|accessdate= 2008-06-21|last=Westcott|first=Brian|title =NWA Wildside Television Championship history|publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| * ''''']''''' | |||
| ** ] (2012) <small>with ]</small> | |||
| ** PWI ranked him #'''18''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the ] in 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50004.htm|accessdate=2008-07-02|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 – 2004|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/whtnwa.html| accessdate=2008-06-21|last=Duncan|first=Royal|title=NWA World Heavyweight Championship history|publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| ** ] (])<sup>1</sup> – with ] and ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttnwa.html|accessdate=2008-06-21|last=Duncan|first=Royal|title=NWA World Tag Team Championship history|publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| ** ] (]) – with ]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/wttnaction.html|accessdate=2008-06-21|last=Oliver|first=Earl|title=TNA World Tag Team Championship history|publisher=Solie}}</ref> | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| ** ] (]) – with ]<ref name=TagChamp>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/kofi-kingston-r-truth|title=Kofi Kingston and R-Truth's first WWE Tag Team Championship reign}}</ref> | |||
| ** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/14558450|title=R-Truth's first United States Championship reign}}</ref> | |||
| **] (])<ref name=Core/> | |||
| ** ] for Best Musical Performance (])<ref name=Slammy/> | |||
| ** ] – with Team Smackdown <small>(], ], ], ], and ] (] and ]))</small> | |||
| * ''''']''''' | |||
| ** ] (2006) <small>] on '']''</small><ref>{{Citation|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=2007-01-22|title=2006 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|periodical= Wrestling Observer Newsletter|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–12|issn=10839593}}</ref> | |||
| <sup>1</sup><small> Killings defended the championship with either James or Konnan under the ].</small> | |||
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| {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see ]. --> | |||
| | NAME = Killings, Ron | |||
| | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = K–Kwik; R–Truth | |||
| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Professional wrestler, rapper | |||
| | DATE OF BIRTH = January 19, 1972 | |||
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