After just a few matches and attacks on heels in the ring, Truth quicky turned back into his comedy character, all without warning or another promo to declare that he felt vindicated. With recency bias being a thing, the failed gimmick change, after such a dramatic declaration, both of his “release,” and during his return promo, it does bring Truth’s Gimmick Grade down a bit.
However, it still remains a passing grade, and a high one, at that, due to the longevity of Ron Killings and his commitment to the bit. The R-Truth character has never gotten stale, as seen with his work alongside Judgment Day, where he was so adamant that he was a member he inserted himself hysterically into all the stable’s business.
In regards to really committing to the gimmick, Truth has often taken to social media even when he hasn’t been booked on a premium live event or overseas tour, to explain things like how he ended up at a Burlington instead of in Berlin.
The R-Truth gimmick, the comedy character WWE fans have come to known and love since around 2011, receives a B+, due to his longevity, entertainment value, commitment, and number of memorable moments. His grade is lowered from what would have been a solid A, due to WWE’s own lack of commitment to pivot him for more than a few weeks.
Truth is proof that a character doesn’t need a ton of world championships to get over with fans, maybe just a plethora of 24/7 title reigns, and at this point, the character doesn’t need tweaking, he’s perfect as he is. Killings, the man, has knocked the character of R-Truth out of the park for many years, and here’s hoping WWE doesn’t do anything crazy in what very well may be his final contract.
