Logan Paul has publicly assigned blame for his main event loss at Money in the Bank, directing his frustration squarely at the newly returned Ron Killings. In the aftermath of the June 7 premium live event, Paul took to his Instagram story to claim that outside interference from Killings was the sole reason he and John Cena were defeated by Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.
Paul elaborated on his perspective, leaving no ambiguity about his feelings toward the former R-Truth.
“Had some time to digest the match tonight. Man, I think it’s safe to say that John and I were clearly the better team. We had a little disagreement, a little miscommunication in the middle there, but that’s neither here nor there. Look, it’s like I said last week, Cody and Jey are cheaters, man. They only won because R-Truth came back. That’s an objective fact. I said it last week, they can’t do anything in this business without having it handed to them, and R-Truth got unfired for whatever reason, and he came back and cost me and John the better team the match. So, that’s what I have to say about that. R-Truth, man, everyone else wants you back. I don’t.”
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The interference occurred during the climax of the tag team bout in Inglewood, California, when Killings stormed the ring and struck Cena with the WWE title. This return was a dramatic reversal of fortune, as Killings had announced on June 1 that WWE would not be renewing his contract. The announcement sparked immediate and widespread fan support, including chants at multiple wrestling events and a significant outcry on social media.
Multiple reports indicate this passionate fan response was instrumental in WWE reversing its course, with a deal reportedly finalized within 72 hours of Money in the Bank. The company has since confirmed Killings is officially under contract, releasing new merchandise under his real name. This name change, used during his tenure in TNA, suggests a shift toward a more serious character.
The nature of Killings’ departure and return has been a subject of debate. During a post-show press conference, Triple H fueled speculation by stating, “Are you enjoying the show? It’s all part of the show, man.” However, Killings himself responded to a tweet suggesting the ordeal was a work with a direct, “No work.” Furthermore, PWInsider reported that the initial contract non-renewal was legitimate and that Killings was in discussions for independent appearances just days before his WWE return.
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