The WWE Universe was caught off guard at the **WWE Backlash press conference** when a moment of admiration turned into unexpected chaos. **R-Truth**, known for his comedic timing and lovable personality, called **John Cena** his “childhood hero” in front of the press — only for Cena to shockingly **attack him moments later**.
Now, Cena is finally speaking out about why he did it — and, in true Cena fashion, he couldn’t resist cracking a joke that has since gone viral.
### R-Truth’s Tribute Turns Into Trouble
During the Q&A session, R-Truth took the mic and addressed Cena with genuine emotion. He said:
> “John, you’ve been my hero since I was a kid. I looked up to you, man.”
What should have been a heartwarming moment quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the night. Cena, standing beside Truth, paused for a second, smiled — and then **attacked him out of nowhere**, sending the press conference into a frenzy.
### John Cena Breaks Silence: “How Can I Be His Hero If He’s 150 Years Old?”
When asked by reporters backstage about the shocking moment, Cena didn’t offer a dramatic explanation. Instead, he responded with classic wit:
> **“How in the space-time continuum can I be R-Truth’s childhood hero when he’s 150 years old?”**
The hilarious jab had both fans and fellow WWE superstars laughing, and the clip has already gone viral across social media platforms. Cena’s response has become an instant meme, with fans praising his comedic timing and dry humor.
### Is This the Start of a Cena vs. R-Truth Feud?
While the exchange was funny, many fans are now wondering: **Is this setting up a feud between John Cena and R-Truth?** Or was it just a one-time comedic spot to create buzz before Backlash?
So far, WWE has remained silent on whether the two will face off in the ring, but the crowd reaction and online engagement suggest that fans would love to see this storyline continue — even if it’s just for entertainment.
**John Cena attacking R-Truth after being called a “childhood hero” was unexpected — but absolutely hilarious.** His witty response about Truth being “150 years old” only added to the fun, reminding fans why Cena remains one of the most entertaining personalities in WWE.
Whether it leads to an in-ring showdown or not, this moment added even more hype to WWE Backlash and once again proved that **Cena + microphone = magic**.