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R-Truth
R-Truth in 2016
Birth nameRonnie Aaron Killings[1]
Born (1972-01-19) January 19, 1972 (age 52)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Pamela Killings
(m. 2011)
Children1
Websitetheofficialronkillings.com
Hip hop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2001–present
Labels

Ronnie Aaron Killings

rapper. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name R-Truth, where he is one-half of the World Tag Team Champions with The Miz
; it is their first reign as a tag team and Truth's second reign individually.

Killings worked for World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) as K-Kwik from 1998 to 2002, forming a team with

world champion in TNA history. He also formed 3 Live Kru with BG James (formerly Road Dogg) and Konnan and the trio held the NWA World Tag Team Championship twice. Killings established Team Pacman with football player Adam Jones and won the TNA World Tag Team Championship
before leaving TNA in late 2007.

Killings returned to WWE in 2008 and was renamed R-Truth, winning the

.

Early life

Ronnie Aaron Killings was born on January 19, 1972, in

MLB second baseman Ray Durham. Killings also competed in track and field, and was talented at both sports, receiving various college scholarships, but turned them down to further pursue a career in music. Killings graduated high school at 18, but he also continued dealing drugs in order to help his music career financially and was arrested four different times, spending small amounts of time in jail before eventually spending 13 months incarcerated. Killings spoke in an interview with Lilian Garcia that after this incident, he was finished with that lifestyle.[7]

Professional wrestling career

Early Career (1997–2002)

Jackie Crockett of the National Wrestling Alliance 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.[7] Killings spent two years working on his music career and then contacted Crockett once more and expressed an interest in becoming a wrestler.[4] Crockett, by now the senior cameraman for World Championship Wrestling, took Killings to several WCW and Pro Wrestling Federation events, introducing him to wrestling personalities.[6]

Killings debuted in the Pro Wrestling Federation (PWF) in 1997 as a manager, then spent three years traveling and training with Manny Fernandez.[6] In 1999, he debuted in NWA Wildside as K-Krush, where he was awarded the newly created NWA Wildside Television Championship on December 12. In 2002, he wrestled for Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW) as K. Malik Shabaz.[2][8][9]

World Wrestling Federation (1999–2001)

At the urging of

Joey Abs several months later in Memphis, Tennessee on August 19.[6] His second reign ended on November 3, when he lost to Steve Bradley in Manila, Arkansas.[4]

K-Kwik was then promoted to the main roster and put in a

angle
during the summer months, often seen in dressing rooms and watching television with other superstars during inter-promotional matches. He was released from the WWF in August 2001.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

NWA World Heavyweight Champion (2002–2003)

Killings at a TNA event

Killings signed with the

squash match
. 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

bodyguard.[6]

3 Live Kru (2003–2005)

Between May and June, Killings began teaming with

Freebird Rule until January 28, 2004, when they were defeated by Redshirt Security (Kevin Northcutt and Legend
).

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

Bobby Roode and Eric Young for the NWA World Tag Team Championship. After Konnan suffered an injury, Killings and James lost the title to Team Canada at Turning Point on December 5.[6] Throughout early-2005, the Kru feuded with Michael Shane and Kazarian, Team Canada, and The Naturals
.

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

Turning Point
, the 4 Live 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 tag teams (2005–2007)

Following the breakup of the

Genesis, Killings and his tag team partner Lance Hoyt defeated Austin Starr and Alex Shelley with Kevin Nash at ringside. He then took time off the active roster due to injury. Killings returned to action at Slammiversary, teaming with James Storm in a losing effort against Frank Wycheck and Jerry Lynn.[12]

On June 19, Killings tried to resign from TNA, intending to work for the Mexican

No Surrender, Adam "Pacman" Jones and Ron Killings defeated Sting and Kurt Angle to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[6] At Bound for Glory, A.J. Styles and Tomko defeated him and Jones' replacement, Rasheed Lucius "Consequences" Creed, for the World Tag Team Championship. In December, he worked out a deal for his release from the company.[6]

Return to WWE

Early feuds (2008–2010)

R-Truth in 2009

In 2008, Killings re-signed with

Best Musical Performance.[19]

On the July 10, 2009 episode of SmackDown, R-Truth debuted a new prankster

Unified WWE Tag Team Championship
in a losing effort.

United States Champion (2010–2011)

R-Truth at the WWE Tribute to the Troops event in December 2010

On April 26, R-Truth was drafted to Raw as part of the

Zack Ryder.[26] He invoked his rematch clause at Fatal 4-Way, but was unsuccessful.[27]

At

Little Jimmy and Awesome Truth (2011–2012)

On the April 11 episode of Raw, R-Truth became the number one contender for the

Over the Limit, where he was victorious.[40] 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.[41] After Raw went off the air, the anonymous Raw General Manager scheduled a WWE Championship match between the two, on the condition that R-Truth apologize for his behavior the next week.[42] On the June 6 episode of Raw, R-Truth 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, before apologizing for his actions.[43] In the ensuing title match at Capitol Punishment, R-Truth was unsuccessful in winning the WWE Championship.[44]

Awesome Truth in November 2011

On the August 22 episode of Raw, R-Truth and The Miz attacked

Tag Team Championship at Night of Champions, but were disqualified after Miz assaulted a referee during the match.[45] R-Truth and Miz were subsequently fired by Triple H the following night on Raw.[46] At Hell in a Cell, R-Truth and Miz attacked Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk, John Cena and referees after the WWE Championship match ended. After this, the entire WWE roster came out to find a way into the cell before police officers were able to get the door open and arrest them.[47] On the October 10 episode of Raw, R-Truth and The Miz were reinstated by John Laurinaitis. At Vengeance, Awesome Truth defeated CM Punk and Triple H in a tag team match, due to interference from Kevin Nash.[48] Later that same night they attacked John Cena during his WWE Championship match with Alberto Del Rio, costing him the match.[49] On November 20 at Survivor Series, Awesome Truth were defeated by Cena and The Rock.[50] 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 Skull Crushing Finale onto the stage.[51][52] Following the event, Killings was suspended for 30 days for violating the Wellness Policy.[53]

On the December 26 episode of Raw, R-Truth returned to attack Miz after the latter lost to John Cena via countout, turning face once again in the process. This was followed by back-and-forth assaults on the two throughout January.[54] R-Truth entered the Royal Rumble Match at entry #3, but was eliminated by The Miz.[55] R-Truth wrestled for the WWE Championship against CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston and The Miz at Elimination Chamber.[56] He was eliminated by defending champion CM Punk.[57]

Teaming with Kofi Kingston (2012–2013)

WWE Tag Team Champions

R-Truth then began to contend for the

Darren Young and Titus O'Neil),[66] and again at SummerSlam.[67] At Night of Champions, R-Truth and Kingston lost the Tag Team Championship to the team of Kane and Daniel Bryan[68] and failed to regain the titles from the new champions the following night on Raw.[69] After the show, R-Truth and Kingston dissolved their tag team.[70]

R-Truth began feuding with

Damien Sandow.[77] At Battleground, R-Truth unsuccessfully challenged Curtis Axel for the Intercontinental Championship
.

Various alliances and feuds (2013–2016)

R-Truth (left) and Xavier Woods in January 2014

On the November 18 episode of Raw, R-Truth teamed with

Alexander Rusev
in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After that loss, R-Truth and Woods' team quietly disbanded.

R-Truth in March 2015

At

Luke Harper and Stardust. Subsequently, a multiple-man ladder match for the title involving these wrestlers was scheduled for WrestleMania 31.[81][82][83] At the event, R-Truth was unsuccessful in winning the championship.[84] On the April 27 episode of Raw, R-Truth took part in the 2015 King of the Ring tournament, defeating Stardust in the first round. The following night on the WWE Network, R-Truth lost to Bad News Barrett in the semi-finals.[85] R-Truth defeated Stardust at Payback pre-show. R-Truth participated in the Elimination Chamber match for the vacant Intercontinental Championship, but was eliminated by Ryback, who later won the match. During the match, R-Truth eliminated King Barrett, starting a feud between the two. In the following weeks, R-Truth mocked Barrett, wearing his royal crown and cape while referring to himself as "King What's Up". At the Money in the Bank pre-show, R-Truth defeated Barrett. At the Battleground
pre-show, R-Truth faced Barrett in a "Battle for the Crown" match, where if Barrett lost, R-Truth would receive Barrett's crown, R-Truth failed to win the match, which ended their feud.

The Golden Truth (2016–2017)

The Golden Truth in April 2016

At the

2016 WWE draft, R-Truth, along with Goldust, was drafted to Raw brand.[99] In November, The Golden Truth joined team Raw, but lost their spots a week later when R-Truth sold their spot to The Shining Stars for tickets to Puerto Rico. On the November 7 episode of Raw, The Shining Stars defeated The Golden Truth to join Team Raw.[100] On April 2, 2017, R-Truth and Goldust competed in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, but failed to win.[101]

On the May 15 episode of Raw, during a promo, Goldust attacked R-Truth, ending The Golden Truth.[102] On the June 26 episode of Raw, R-Truth and Goldust had a brawl before their match even started.[103] R-Truth was defeated by Goldust in a singles match on the July 10 episode of Raw.[104] On the August 28 episode of Raw, R-Truth competed in an Intercontinental Championship number one contender's Battle Royal, which was won by Jeff Hardy.[105] In October, reports suggested R-Truth suffered an arm injury during a match against Elias at a live event. R-Truth reportedly underwent surgery on October 26.[106]

Alliance with Carmella (2018–2019)

In September 2018, R-Truth (back) established a partnership with Carmella (front)

On April 17, 2018, R-Truth was moved to SmackDown brand as part of the

Lana to qualify into the playoffs, R-Truth and Carmella went on to defeat Jeff Hardy and Charlotte Flair in the quarter–finals[115] and The Miz and Asuka in the semi–finals.[116] In the finals of the Mixed Match Challenge, that took place on December 16 at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, R-Truth and Carmella defeated Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox, earning both the number 30 spots for their respective Royal Rumble matches at the Royal Rumble.[117] On the January 8, 2019 episode of SmackDown, R-Truth faced WWE Champion Daniel Bryan in a non-title match in a losing effort.[118]

At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, R-Truth was attacked by

Andrade and Rey Mysterio. He retained the title in a triple threat match.[121] The following week, another open challenge was answered by Mysterio, Andrade, and Samoa Joe. In the ensuing fatal-four-way match, R-Truth lost the title to Joe, ending his reign at 35 days.[122] In a rematch between the same four men at Fastlane, Joe retained the title.[123]

Multi-time 24/7 Champion (2019–2022)

On the May 20 episode of Raw,

Scott Dawson), twice to Jinder Mahal, three times each to Akira Tozawa, Drake Maverick, EC3, Elias, seven times to Mojo Rawley, and usually regain it hours or even minutes later.[127][128][129][130]

Truth went on to become a 53-time 24/7 Champion, and became the first of only twelve people to stay as champion for over 24 hours.

AJ Styles following an assault from Rowan.[136][137] At Money in the Bank, he was quickly defeated by Lashley.[138] Throughout 2021 and 2022, R-Truth continued to be present in segments for the 24/7 Championship until November 7, 2022, when the 24/7 Championship title was retired.[139] As WWE 24/7 Champion, Truth had the most reigns at 53 and the longest combined reign at 425 days.[140]

In the later part of 2022, R-Truth made several guest appearances on episodes of NXT. On the November 1 episode of NXT, he suffered an injury in a match against Grayson Waller, which was expected to leave him out of action for "a long time".[141]

Awesome Truth reunion (2023–present)

After a year of absence due to injury, Truth returned at

Loser Leaves Judgment Day Miracle on 34th Street Fight, but McDonagh was still considered a member of The Judgment Day.[144]

At Day 1, Truth reunited with former tag team partner The Miz and defeated McDonagh and Mysterio in their first match as a team since 2019.[145] Over the next few weeks, Miz made several attempts to convince Truth that he was not a member of The Judgment Day, despite Truth's protests. At the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2024, Truth entered the men's Royal Rumble match at #24, lasting three minutes before being eliminated by Priest.[146] On the following episode of Raw, Truth was attacked by The Judgment Day after they officially declared that he was not a member of the group, and Miz tried to save him, but both were beaten down by the stable.[147]

On the March 18 episode of Raw, Truth and Miz defeated Indus Sher (

Raw Tag Team Championship to win the titles, giving Truth his first WrestleMania win.[149] On the April 15 episode of RAW,Triple H unveiled the World Tag Team Championship thereby replacing/rebranding the RAW Tag Team Championship.[150]

Personal life

Killings married Pamela Killings on April 7, 2011.[151] Their daughter was born on November 15, 2014.[152]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Head of State Ron "The Truth" Killings [153]
2008 The Wrestler Ron "The Truth" Killings [154]
2016 Break Dance Revolution DJ R. Killings [155]
2018 Blood Brother Blaine [156]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Invinceable
  • Released: 2003 (US)[157]
  • Label: K-Krush Enterprises
  • Formats:
    CD
Killingit

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"What' Cha Do to Get It"[159]
(featuring Black Pearl, JA and Big D)
2015 Killingit
"Pump It Up"[160]
(featuring Black Pearl and Iya Champs)
"Rep My City"[161]
(featuring Chop Blade)
"Me Myself and I"[162]
"I Be Like"[163] 2016 Non-album singles
"Back Against the Wall"[164]
(featuring Laroo RTK)
2017
"That'z Endurance"[165]
(featuring Mannish Mania)
2018
"Dance Break"[166]
(featuring J-Trx)
2019
"Run It"[167]
(featuring Leah Van Dale and J-Trx)
"Set It Off"[168] 2020
"Thank You"[169] 2024


Championships and accomplishments

R-Truth is a two-time United States Champion

Notes

  1. Freebird Rule
    .

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