R-Truth returned to SmackDown this week showing the effects of his encounter with Brock Lesnar, wearing a neck brace after being dropped with an F5 on last week’s show.
The incident unfolded when Truth interrupted Lesnar, declaring he was no longer afraid and had come to defend his “older brother” and “childhood hero,” John Cena. Lesnar dismissed him with the remark, “I don’t even know who you are,” prompting Truth’s punchline introduction as “Ron Cena.”
What followed was an F5 that doubled as both a show of dominance and an unintentional comedy moment. The impact split Lesnar’s pants, exposing his blue underwear as the crowd chanted “Ron Cena” in unison. Lesnar leaned into the wardrobe mishap, momentarily breaking the intensity of his attack.
Despite the injury, Truth appeared on this week’s broadcast to fulfill a different role: explaining how fans can stream tomorrow’s WrestlePalooza premium live event on ESPN.
The attack on Truth adds to a growing list of casualties in Lesnar’s recent path of destruction, as The Beast Incarnate continues to leave chaos across SmackDown.