WWE veteran R-Truth appeared on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, where he discussed several topics, including seeking 16-time World Champion John Cena’s approval to parody him.
R-Truth said, “No, they actually had it written out and I was like, ‘Oh, this is funny.’ But I did text John and asked him about dressing like him and I got the ‘Haha,’ the laugh emoji. [Cena said] ‘I think it’s great, I think it’s great. Run with it.’ So I just become my childhood hero with his blessings.”
On Cena giving him permission to parody everything:
“Yes, everything. Even to wear the shorts. He said, ‘Truth, you don’t have to ask me to wear shorts in the ring.’ I said, ‘Man, but I want to be you. I want to do everything you do — walk, talk. I’m saying, how do you hold your head to the side. I want to do everything, I want to be you.’ He said, ‘Run with it.’”
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