Podcast Summary: The Nikki & Brie Show

Episode: R-Truth: Unreal Reinvention

Date: January 29, 2026
Guest: Ron Killings (R-Truth)
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia (formerly Nikki & Brie Bella)
Podcast: The Nikki & Brie Show (SiriusXM)

Episode Overview

This episode brings WWE legend and all-around entertainer Ron Killings (aka R-Truth) onto the show for a conversation that’s as heartwarming as it is entertaining. Nikki and Brie reminisce about their years together on the road, dig into R-Truth’s experience with being released and re-hired by WWE (as seen on Netflix's "WWE Unreal"), talk about his latest musical endeavors, and play a rapid-fire game with their signature candor and humor. The discussion centers on resilience, reinvention, family (both inside and outside the ring), and the power of staying true to yourself.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reunion & WWE Family Ties

• The trio opens with playful banter and nostalgia, reflecting on their long WWE journey together.
  • [07:07] R-Truth: "Ah, shoot. I knew y’ all gonna come on when I got back. Can y’ all hear me?"
  • [11:02] R-Truth: "Everything's different. Everything's changed, but still the same."
• They remark on the unchanging camaraderie backstage, even as people and the industry evolve.

2. Reflections on "WWE Unreal" and Career Setbacks

• R-Truth talks candidly about being released from WWE, his emotions, and the overwhelming support from colleagues and fans when he was rehired.
  • [13:50] R-Truth: "It brought back some of the same emotions I had. ... The post was a gratitude post. That’s all it was. I wasn’t jaded, I wasn’t mad...I was numb because I was surprised."
  • He details sacrifices made for wrestling—missing family milestones—and how affirmation from fans and peers helped him see that "it wasn’t all for nothing."
  • [16:32] R-Truth: "When my son said, 'it wasn’t for nothing, Dad...' yeah, I broke down."

3. Parenthood and Perspective

• Emotional discussion about juggling career and raising kids.
  • [19:28] R-Truth: “He’s been on the road with me…he’s seen me go through ups and downs.”
• Nikki and Brie share how their own experiences as parents have shifted their perspective.

4. R-Truth’s Music: The White Album

• Talk turns to his August album, a country-inspired project called “The White Album.”
  • [21:10] R-Truth: "Jelly Roll got big when he started doing music that pulls at people’s heartstrings...My producer said: let's do a whole album..."
  • He also hints at an unreleased collaboration with Metro Boomin and dreams of performing at WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
  • [23:05] R-Truth: "Performing at WrestleMania would be like the chef’s kiss on that."

5. Iconic WWE Moments & Catchphrases

• The hosts recall favorite R-Truth moments, from “Little Jimmy” to his legendary one-liners.
  • [25:40] R-Truth: "'It's not what you don't do, it's what you do do.' And we all cried, laughing."
  • Nikki and Brie affirm how much R-Truth meant to them as a friend who could "just look at each other and we knew."

6. Rapid Fire: "Truth or Truth" Game (Starts [27:40])

• A lighthearted round closes the show, covering:
  • What he’s grateful for: "Life." [28:00]
  • Can’t leave house without: "My phone." (plus something he hints is not PG!) [28:30]
  • Always late or on time: "I'm always late… I’ll be pushing it. I’m doing better." [28:50]
  • Royal Rumble in one word: "Anxiety…suspenseful." [29:38]
  • Something he can’t remember: "To be on time." [30:14]
  • Food he hates that everyone else loves: "Avocado. Reminds me of baby food." [33:08]
  • What puts him in a good mood: "A good vibe." [30:27]
  • Hardest challenge: "The mental pressure. Sometimes we be our own enemy.” [31:53]
  • A confident mistake: “Put lemon on my watermelon—then liking it.” [31:13]

7. Inspirational Sign-Off

• R-Truth passes along a favorite life motto from John Cena:
  • [35:07] R-Truth: “One hill at a time.”
  • Focus on what’s in front of you, accomplish that, then move on—don’t get overwhelmed trying to do it all at once.
  • [36:19] Nikki Bella: "When you can make one thing very great and you have that foundation, it's crazy how the other things just constantly fall in place."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Gratitude and Resilience:
  • R-Truth: “When my son said, ‘It wasn’t for nothing, Dad,’ yeah, I broke down…” [16:32]
• On Legacy:
  • Nikki Bella: “See, when you’re good to people and you’re a good human, this is the response you get from the world.” [17:26]
• On His Iconic WWE Persona:
  • Brie Bella: “And still to this day, one of my favorite gimmicks is Jimmy. When you had Jimmy.” [24:28]
• On Catchphrases:
  • Brie Bella: "It's not what you don't do, it's what you do do. And I still say it to this day." [25:44]
• On Mental Health:
  • R-Truth: "That mental pressure can burn you up or it can make you hot. ... Once we get this in tune with our emotions, the physical becomes very easy." [31:56]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [07:07] — Reunion and backstage memories
• [12:01] — Discussing the new season of WWE Unreal
• [13:50] — Emotional story of being released and fan support
• [19:28] — Parenting and generational impact
• [21:10] — The origins of “The White Album”
• [23:05] — Dreaming of performing at WrestleMania
• [24:28] — Remembering “Little Jimmy” and WWE quirks
• [25:40] — “It’s not what you don’t do, it’s what you do do” story
• [27:40] — Start of the “Truth or Truth” rapid-fire game
• [35:07] — John Cena’s motto: “One hill at a time”
• [36:19] — Final mutual affirmations and goodbyes

Tone & Style

The episode is heartfelt, humorous, and authentic—true to Nikki, Brie, and Truth’s personalities. There’s constant back-and-forth teasing, reverence for their wrestling roots, and emotional openness that makes fans feel like part of their extended family.

For New Listeners

If you’ve ever wondered about the humanity behind pro wrestling’s larger-than-life personas or the journey of reinvention, this episode gives a rare, tender, and illuminating glimpse into the personal and professional lives of WWE veterans. R-Truth’s story of comeback, gratitude, and branching out into new territory (country music!) is inspiring and relatable, no matter your walk of life.

Summary prepared by Podcast Summarizer AI.