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Vince Russo Criticizes John Cena vs R-Truth Match Ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event
As WWE builds momentum on John Cena’s farewell tour, his next title defense has sparked controversy among wrestling insiders. The 16-time world champion is set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against R-Truth at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event, but not everyone is thrilled about the match—including former WWE head writer Vince Russo.
Following his victory over Randy Orton at WWE Backlash, Cena continues his retirement run. Triple H has now booked him in a one-on-one bout against R-Truth, a 53-year-old fan favorite. While R-Truth remains optimistic about Cena and even views him in a positive light, the outcome of the match seems fairly obvious to most fans—and insiders.
Vince Russo Calls the Match "Too Predictable"
On his podcast Writing with Russo, the wrestling veteran shared his thoughts after Dr. Chris Featherstone suggested a creative angle where R-Truth gets squashed but still tries to convince Cena to return to his babyface roots during the match.
Russo, however, dismissed the idea, stating that WWE is unlikely to add meaningful storytelling to this particular bout. He speculated that the limited match card for Saturday Night’s Main Event suggests that Triple H isn’t investing heavily in the show’s creative direction.
Russo Says He Has No Interest in Watching Cena vs R-Truth
In a separate segment on BroDown, Russo further elaborated on why he won’t be tuning in. He criticized the match as too predictable, saying it offers nothing compelling for fans.
“Why am I going to watch something that’s so predictable? John Cena is gonna destroy R-Truth. They’re going to use that to try to get some heat on Cena. Why would I watch a game if I already know the score?” — Vince Russo on BroDown
What’s Next for John Cena in WWE?
As John Cena’s retirement tour rolls on, fans are eager to see what lies ahead. Will WWE finally introduce a more engaging storyline or keep Cena on a straightforward farewell path? Either way, the reaction to the Cena vs R-Truth match indicates that many fans and experts are craving more creative storytelling from the company.
