The highly anticipated WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will be held on May 24, 2025. With the telecast around the corner, the preparations have reached their peak, and a heavily loaded card has been announced already. Among the night’s biggest attractions will be John Cena vs. R-Truth in a non-title match.
It is no secret that R-Truth has always idolized Cena as a childhood hero, and now, the two are going to face off against each other once again.
Backlash 2025 Fallout Leads to Cena vs Truth
In the latest Backlash 2025 show, R-Truth interference assisted Cena in holding on to the Undisputed WWE Championship over Randy Orton. But Cena was not happy with the interference. At the post-match press conference, he threw Truth through a table out of anger.
More recently, on an episode of SmackDown, R-Truth told us that he actually asked SmackDown GM Nick Aldis to schedule a bout with Cena for Saturday Night’s Main Event — making tonight’s showdown very personal.
Net Worth Comparison: John Cena vs R-Truth
John Cena’s Net Worth
John Cena, currently on what is being called his retirement tour, continues to be one of the most successful superstars in WWE history. After defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win the Undisputed WWE Championship, Cena added yet another major milestone to his storied career.
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Cena’s net worth is an enormous $80 million (approx. ₹700 crore). His yearly WWE pay is claimed to be $12 million, and he also makes considerably from Hollywood movies, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and appearances.
R-Truth’s Net Worth
Ageing at 53, R-Truth is also close to the end of his wrestling life. Famous for his comedy character and long tenure in WWE, Truth has long been a close ally of former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, R-Truth’s net worth is approximately $3 million (₹26 crore). Besides wrestling, he has also been a rapper and actor. At WWE, he receives an annual salary of about $550,000.
John Cena vs R-Truth Previous Matches
Though both are WWE vets, Cena and R-Truth have only faced each other in singles action occasionally. They first met on May 30, 2011, on RAW, when R-Truth won by count-out.
Later in the year, at WWE Capitol Punishment 2011, both men fought for the WWE Championship, which Cena retained.
On June 27, 2011, they fought again in a non-title tables match on RAW, where R-Truth was the winner.
Now, almost 14 years on, the pair will meet again in what will be their fourth singles meeting — and the fans are salivating at who will be the victor this time.
