Just hours before the broadcast, WWE announced that R-Truth will appear on the June 9 edition of WWE RAW. The appearance will be his first opportunity to address the audience since his stunning return at Money in the Bank this past Saturday, where he directly influenced the outcome of the main event.
The situation marks a dramatic turnaround for the veteran performer. On June 1, R-Truth announced that his contract with WWE was not being renewed, a move confirmed to be a legitimate financial decision. The announcement sparked widespread backlash from fans and the locker room, with the hashtag #WeWantTruth trending globally. This overwhelming response reportedly prompted WWE to reverse its decision, with WWE President Nick Khan personally intervening to finalize a new deal just 72 hours before the premium live event.
During Saturday’s Money in the Bank, R-Truth made his shocking return by interfering in the tag team main event featuring John Cena and Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. A hooded Truth stormed the ring, attacking Cena and allowing Rhodes to secure the victory. The interference came after Cena had acknowledged chants for Truth on a previous episode of SmackDown, telling fans they “couldn’t handle the truth.”
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The comeback was met with an ecstatic reception. WWE personality Cathy Kelley delivered an emotional speech on the post-show, stating, “The response from the fans was immediate, and it was overwhelming. Bring him home. Tonight, R-Truth’s return was not just a surprise, it was a reminder of why we all love this… So welcome back, Truth.” This sentiment was mirrored by the roster, who were reportedly thrilled by his return.
BREAKING NEWS: @RonKillings speaks for the first time following his shocking return at #MITB tonight live on #WWERaw!
— WWE (@WWE) June 9, 2025
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In the post-event press conference, WWE’s creative leadership offered differing perspectives. Cody Rhodes directly credited the audience, saying, “The truth is, you guys wanted Truth… it’s always our job to give you what you want.” Conversely, Chief Content Officer Triple H added a layer of kayfabe to the real-life drama, simply stating, “All part of the show.”
According to recent reports from Fightful, this new chapter for R-Truth is intended to be one final, significant run before he retires from professional wrestling.
Tonight’s WWE RAW is now set for a potentially explosive situation, as both R-Truth and John Cena are scheduled to appear live. The show will also feature Jey Uso defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther, King and Queen of the Ring opening round matches, and appearances from Nikki Bella and the 2025 Men’s Money in the Bank winner, Seth Rollins.
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