WATCH: 'I asked for his blessing' - R Truth reveals how John Cena became his childhood hero

R Truth revealed how John Cena became his childhood hero. The veteran said the Leader of the Cenation Army wholeheartedly agreed for him to play the glimmick. R Truth said Cena was initially unaware of the glimmick but loved the gimmick after knowing of it. Truth claimed to have asked Cena's blessing for the success of the gimmick.

Truth claimed that he broke John Cena with the gimmick. He indeed agreed Cena to be his childhood hero. "I broke him too with that one. That was good, man. And they’re still running with it. I love it man. I’m not gonna bust nobody’s bubble. He is my childhood hero," said R Truth in an interview.

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When asked if John was aware about the gimmick, the WWE Superstar claimed that the star wrestler was initially unaware of it. He said Cena loved the idea after letting him know. Truth confirmed that Cena became his childhood hero and gave him the blessings for the gimmick to be a success.

'I asked for his blessing for everything' - R Truth

"No, they actually had it written out. Like, "Oh this is fun, funny." I did text John about dressing up like him and I got the "Hahahaha" laugh, you know the emoji. I think it’s great, run with it. So I become his childhood hero with his blessing," added Truth in the interview.

The veteran revealed the humbleness of Cena in letting him play the gimmick. He revealed the 16-time world champion told it unnecessary for his permission to play the gimmick, wear costumes, and everything else required for the role. Truth said Cena agreed for playing his character totally.

"Yes, I asked for his blessing for everything, even wearing his shorts. He said, "Truth, you don’t have to ask me to wear shorts to the ring." I said, "Man I wanna be you. I wanna own everything you do, walk talk, I wanna be you." He said, "Run with it"," added Truth. His Childhood Hero gimmick is loved by the fans.