Should R-Truth get an IC title run?

[SpoodBeest]

Just something i've been wondering about for awhile. Since his WWE debut R-Truth has been over with the crowd. He has a gimmick that the kids like, and has an ok move set and is an ok worker.

When he feuded with Benjamin last year, I thought for sure he was going to be the next US champion but it never happened. And that was the highest point in his whole career. And even a year later, not used well, and being what some consider a "glorified jobber" the crowd is still behind him.

Now what i'm asking you is does he deserve a run with Smackdown's midcard title? Because face it we all know that he won't ever touch main event soil. So when McIntyre is ready to drop the belt to move on to bigger and better things, should R-Truth be the one to hold the title belt? Should R-Truth even receive a title run with anything?

These questions are for discussion and debate, happy posting!

 

["Cool Guy" Jensen]

I think R-Truth is very good at what he does. He's a veteran, he's very great in the ring, good on the mic, he's a pretty good seller... he's great. Problem is: A lot of people may overlook that or not notice. During his Smackdown run since his debut, he hasn't exactly done a lot of memorable things. Up until now, with wins against former World Champions C.M. Punk and Chris Jericho, the only memorable think that R-Truth has done was lose his United States Championship fued with then-champion Shelton Benjamin.

I think R-Truth would make a great Intercontinental Champion. However, now with Drew McIntyre as the champion, who looks to be on his way to a very long title reign, it looks very unlikely that R-Truth would win the title anytime soon.

R-Truth has the tools and the talents to be the Intercontinental Champion, or even World Heavyweight Champion. However, if WWE doesn't pull the trigger on him and let him get a push, he'll just be wasted. He's 39 years old, but he's still very good. He was doing quite well in TNA, but he wanted to return to the WWE to see if he can succeed. He can, but it's up to WWE to determine if he will or not. I'd love to see R-Truth win the Intercontinental Championship.

 

[Tastycles]

I don't think R-Truth is in line for an IC title shot any time soon because they appeared to have bypassed that and put him straight into the upper echelons after a year or so of being perceived as beneath the title. That being said, midcarder faces are few and far between on Smackdown, so I think that there is every possibility that he enters a programme with McIntyre once the former has got rid of Matt Hardy or whoever he faces, but we shall wait and see. That being said, there is a draft upcoming, so R-Truth may find himself on Raw and out of sorts if this recent push doesn't come to proper fruition.

 

[Dan E. Inferno]

I for one would love to see R-Truth hold the IC title at some time in the future. He is a more than decent worker, has an exciting move set and he is over with all the live crowds mostly because of his energetic entrance. I also think the WWE are finally starting to put more trust in R-Truth with a good rumble showing and beating Jericho on the Smackdown before.

The problem here being is he actually seen to be above the title now. I haven't seen the Smackdown spoilers so I have no idea if he's in the chamber match but it wouldn't suprise me one bit if he was. He may now be considered by WWE to be at upper-midcard status, sort of in between the two belts. Another thing is his age. He is 39 years old I believe, and at that age if R-Truth was ever in an IC title program, the WWE might choose for him to put over McIntyre or another younger star.

You asked whether he should get a run with the IC title and I think he definately should get a IC title reign while he's as over as he is now. Sometimes when the crowds tell you want they want, you should listen and I think this is one of those times.

 

[TLC]

I really like R Truth. He is a pretty good athlete, is capable on the mic, pretty good in the ring, has an ability to sell, is over with the crowd but the thing is I am confused with what they are doing with him. First they pretty much use him as a jobber but now they seem to be pushing him and it seems as if he is too good for the Intercontinental championship now especially with wins over CM Punk and Jericho. When he eliminated Big Show and Henry at the Rumble I knew they was pushing him so I'm not sure if they will give him the title any more especially now that I think they are going to put him in the Elimination Chamber. I think he should get the title after Wrestlemania and after the draft, he is maybe a bit too old to get it later on in his career so this would be a perfect time to get the strap on him.

 

[LJAustin]

yes honestly, i cant see why not,gets major pops from the crowd, athletic and humble outside the ring

 

[Notorious718]

I've been a big supporter of R-Truth ever since his debut and whether it is the IC title or the World title or whatever, I want to see him win a title in WWE. He's mega over with the crowd, has good wrestling skills, and is great on the mic. It didn't make sense to me why WWE randomly dropped his push after his feud with Shelton Benjamin and turned him into a glorified jobber although I like that they're pushing him again. After a decent showing at the Rumble and beating the likes of Punk and Jericho, I'm pretty sure Truth will become a credible contender for the IC title. I haven't read the spoilers but with the wave of momentum he's been riding recently, it wouldn't surprise me if he was in the Elimination Chamber competing for the World title with a good showing. No matter what title he holds, I'm sure Truth would make a great champion.

 

[Trance Metaphor]

I've liked R-Truth since his first run in the WWF as K-Kwik. Unfortunately, he's almost nothing in the WWE. Sure, he puts on decent matches, receives his pops, and has persevered with his great athletic agility, but as far as accomplishments go, I was already skeptical. When he announced that he'd be leaving TNA for WWE, I expected nothing less. In TNA, he tasted World gold twice and that's as far as his success has gone. Unless the WWE decides to hand him some more important victories, I don't see him rising from his current spot. At the least he should've been traded to ECW to become ECW Champion sometime before Christian returned to the WWE. R-Truth as Intercontinental Champion? It'd be nice to see, but I don't think it'll happen for a while. They teased us before with his US Championship opportunity against Shelton Benjamin. It won't surprise me if they pull something like that again with the IC Championship. What did R-Truth get last time he was with the company? Forgettable Hardcore Championship reigns.

 

[Warrior]

I've always wanted big things for R-Truth but i doubt he will ever get them.he was my favorite wrestler in TNA and was one of their greatest world champs.I was kinda bummed when he went to TNA because he would be missed used in WWE.I would love to see him take on drew for the IC title.If he fought the Miz he could raise the prestige of the U.S title by leaps and bounds.both of these matches could be a show stealer and they would push both men involved.the only wrong answer her is no title at all,and the write answer is really a world title.I think if they push him the right way he could be be world champ by the end of next year if not a couple of mouth couple earlier.

 

[Dagger Dias]

Truth deserves an IC title run because he is over with the crowd, good on the mic, and decent in the ring. However.... there is one little problem. He is a 2 time TNA World Champion.... guys who win their first world title in another federation tend to have bad luck with getting the right pushes in WWE. I still like Truth's odds of getting an IC title push at some point. Possibly as soon as when the time comes to move McIntyre further up the card. A feud between the two of them would lead to good promos and Truth could get his IC title run while McIntyre would move up to be an upper midcarder. It could happen and I wouldn't mind it.

 

[JBK2008]

R Truth is an established veteran from TNA, good in the ring, great on the mic and way over with the fans. He's put on some good matches when used properly and he didn't get the United States Championship last year, and I think now is the time to put the Intercontinental Championship around his waist. Perhaps after Wrestle Mania or something. His time has come. He's very entertaining and puts on good matches.

 

[Amarillo del Bosque Verde]

R-Truth is an awesome performer. He is completely over with the crowd and I'm sure they'll go ape shit if he does. If you saw smackdown he qualified for a W H Title match. Now obviously we know he won't win it but it shows they still have faith in him. Hopefully he'll be in the MITB match.

 

[Savion83]

Just something i've been wondering about for awhile. Since his WWE debut R-Truth has been over with the crowd. He has a gimmick that the kids like, and has an ok move set and is an ok worker.

When he feuded with Benjamin last year, I thought for sure he was going to be the next US champion but it never happened. And that was the highest point in his whole career. And even a year later, not used well, and being what some consider a "glorified jobber" the crowd is still behind him.

Now what i'm asking you is does he deserve a run with Smackdown's midcard title? Because face it we all know that he won't ever touch main event soil. So when McIntyre is ready to drop the belt to move on to bigger and better things, should R-Truth be the one to hold the title belt? Should R-Truth even receive a title run with anything?

These questions are for discussion and debate, happy posting!

First of all I'm just glad to see that the WWE killed off R-Truth's "Pretty Ricky" alter ego! It wasn't a good fit. But now to business. Now that Ron Killings aka R-Truth has been on the WWE roster for over a year now. I think it's time to put a belt on this man.

It's to soon to put the world strap on him. But maybe the IC title is what the doctor ordered from R-Truth. A fued over the IC title against Drew Mcintyre would do R-Truth justice from back in October last year at hell in a cell against Mcintyre.

He has the look, the people in his hand, and the in-ring experince! He's 39 years-old, so he's not getting any younger. So why not?

 

[The Doctor]

I say, why not? I mean, R-Truth has been put through a load of trials and has passed every one. They made his gimmick different from the one in the vignettes, and he still got over. They took away his entrance through the crowd, and the crowd is still behind him. They fed him to Drew-freaking-McIntyre, and he still pumps up the place.

WWE needs to listen to the fans. The man is exciting to watch in the ring, pretty entertaining on the mic, and has that connection that so many wrestlers (like McIntyre) struggle with. Truth needs to be pushed, and pushed now. Whether it be the Intercontinental title or the World Heavyweight Championship, I don't mind. He's too good to waste.

 

[X]

Hell yeah R-Truth should get an IC Title run, why not? They were planning on putting the belt on Ziggler this summer and Truth is probably a better choice than Dolph, though I do quite like Dolph. R-Truth remains one of the most over guys on the entire roster, and he's always been above-average inside the ring. With the mini-push he's been receiving lately, now would be the perfect time to have him feud with McIntyre and take the belt off of him eventually. Not like the IC Title is even half as important as it used to be anyways.

 

[GenMe]

Yeah, I think he should have a IC title run, why not? If it was up to me R-truth should of been the IC champ since along time.But i guess the E doesnt want that right now.Hopefully he does get a run of any championship.The crowd like truth,I like truth,We all like truth.

He should feud with drew until backlash and maybe capture the IC title there,Or if he gets drafted to RAW fuck it give him a US title run and feud with a heel "MVP".I will pay to see that feud.Cause seriously when was the last time we had a african american vs african american feud,If this feud ever happends i will be first in line...

 

[Scotty]

I believe that R-Truth should and probably will get an Intercontinental Title Run. I mean look at the guy, he doesn't look like a main-eventer, but he definitely looks like a solid upper-midcarder. He is over with the crowd. Listen to him next time he makes an entrance because when he does, the entire place is on there feet. They love to sind and dance with Truth. He is one of those characters you can't help but love. He constantly gets one of the biggest pops of the night, and he just thrives when people cheer him like that.He has the ring skills, the charisma,and most importantly a fan base.

 

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Apparently R-Truth is getting a push now. Shall we analyze? He did not last very long in the royal rumble yet he eliminated the 2 biggest men in the rumble. He did a great segment with CM Punk a few months back. He has pinned Chris Jericho and finally at house shows he gets major pops the likes Rey Mysterio would be getting and for WWE is you are over with the fans like how Mysterio is you are going places.

 

[knockaroundguy13]

No, he does not deserve a run with the IC title. He's too old, his gimmick is lame, and his in-ring work leaves much to desired. Most of all, his age is the biggest reason. He's not getting any younger, and essentially the whole purpose of mid-card titles is to build up the current title holder for bigger and better things. It's the proverbial stepping stone to the main event, and as many have stated, he's not going to be a headliner in the WWE, so there really is no purpose of having him hold the title. That being said, there's no reason he couldnt be placed in a feud for the title to help get the current holder over, but IMO, he's not a suitable candidate for the strap.

 

[trendkiller]

I don't want him to have an IC title run, mainly because I can't stand the guy and can't fathom what people see in him. In my mind he's a generic wrestler with a non-existant gimmick that's found a way to get a cheap pop from the crowd (what's up?).

Being over is not just about getting cheered during your entrance or having the crowd reply to your shouts - it's also about having people emotionally invested in your matches and I have no connection whatsoever to R-Truth.

Really, I don't want him to get the IC title because I don't want him to get any more TV time than he already gets.

Could someone who is a fan of his clarify what exactly it is about his ring-work, character and mic-work that gets you all hot and bothered? I can't for the life of me see anything about him that does not scream "generic".

 

[HBK619]

WTF R-Truth is 39???

Yes give him the belt.Anyone can see he has the skills in-ring and mic to perform.

 

[Theo Mays]

The guy should definitely at least get a shot at the title. McIntyre targeted R-Truth when he debuted, so there is obviously some heat between the two. Plus with the rumors of JoMo turning heel, who else is there really besides Mysterio. Maybe McIntyre can engage in a feud with Mysterio and R-Truth just has a match with Drew Mc for the IC title and Rey distracts McIntyre and we see R-Truth pick up the win and the belt. R-Truth can go on and have a nice little run, while McIntyre can focus solely on taking out Mysterio.

 

[Zigglerfan227]

Well, I really cant picture R-Truth as the IC champ but why not? He is over with the crowd and he is very entertaining in the ring and on the mic.

Why not give him the US title instead though, that i could see. I think he would make a great US champ.

 

[Notorious718]

Why not give him the US title instead though, that i could see. I think he would make a great US champ.

Because then he'd get drafted to Raw where the US title currently is and like most midcarders, he'd get lost in the shuffle and the clusterfuck that is the Raw midcard. He's doing well on Smackdown (or at least better than he would be doing on Raw) so there's no need for him to be moved to Raw just for the purpose of competing for the US title.

 

[Regg69]

The main reason R-Truth wont win a title is bcuz of the WWE.For some reason WWE does not listen to the real fans of wrestling.They keep pushing wrestlers that are not that good,(Sheamus & McIntyre).Or they give us the usual dose of Cena,HHH,Undertaker,etc.all main guys but Im so tired of the same old matches.Give Truth & some of the other young guys a chance.