The stunning return of R-Truth during the Money in the Bank main event was reportedly not part of a planned storyline, but rather a direct reaction to significant fan outrage over his legitimate contract expiration. His reappearance materialized less than a week after he had publicly announced his departure from WWE.
During the broadcast of the post-Money in the Bank show, Sean Ross Sapp provided details on the situation. After asking WWE personnel about a new contract for Truth and whether the original situation was a work, he was told by sources close to the performer that the contract issue was authentic.
Sapp stated he was told directly by these sources, “It was absolutely not a work. They have just come back due to fan outrage and re-offered.”
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This sentiment was echoed throughout the company, as Sapp reported that no talent, agents, or staff members believed the events of the past week were a planned angle. He noted that many individuals had sincere and emotional conversations with Ron Killings following his initial announcement. The reversal was reportedly a swift one, with his return coming together within the last 72 hours before the event.
A source explained to Sapp that the company’s change of heart was a direct result of the negative attention the situation was generating. When Sapp mentioned the online speculation of it being a work, the person responded, “Nope. What it is, is because the powers that be don’t want to look bad in the news.’ They were getting obliterated and they were shook.”
In the Money in the Bank main event, Killings, who will now go by his real name, hit a spear on John Cena, which directly led to Cody Rhodes securing a victory with a Cross Rhodes.
Adding a layer of ambiguity, Triple H addressed the situation at the post-show press conference, suggesting it could all be part of the performance. “Are you enjoying the show? It’s all part of the show, man,” he remarked to the media.
The fan backlash that reportedly prompted the new offer was substantial, with “We Want Truth” chants erupting at WWE RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and even TNA events. A social media post from Killings about his departure amassed 22 million views, drawing significant attention.
With Killings officially back in WWE, the company has already released new merchandise under his real name. This change, which he previously used in TNA, indicates a potential shift toward a more serious character.
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