R-Truth may be known for his comedy, charisma, and longevitybut behind the laughs is a career filled with serious injuries.
In a new interview with The Breakfast Club on January 21, 2026, the 54-year-old fan favorite opened up about just how much damage hes endured during his decades in the businessand its more than most ever knew.
That last one, the quad tear, put him on the shelf during an NXT match in November 2022but Truth revealed that was just one of many physical setbacks hes faced. When asked about his recovery process, the former 24/7 Champion didnt sugarcoat it.
Despite the long list of injuries, R-Truth credits his continued mobility to discipline and body maintenance, making it clear at his age, he can still do backflips, among other things.
Still wrestling on WWE TV in 2026 and regularly performing athletic feats that wrestlers half his age cant pull off, R-Truth continues to prove why hes one of the most underrated workhorses in the business.
From neck damage to torn quads, R-Truth has survived nearly every major injury a wrestler can facebut his dedication to rehab and fitness has kept him active and flipping into his mid-50s. Its not just comedy that keeps him goingits consistency.
What do you think of R-Truths longevity in WWE? Should he get one final big run before retiring, or is he already a legend in your eyes? Drop your thoughts below.
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