WWE Star Undergoes Name Change Following Money in the Bank

R-Truth made a surprise return at Money in the Bank, attacking John Cena and helping Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso win the main event tag match.
WWE rebranded R-Truth as Ron Killings, his real name, marking a shift from his comedic persona to a more serious character.
John Cena’s appearance at Money in the Bank was his final in-ring performance at the event ahead of his planned retirement later in 2025.

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In the final moments of the Money in the Bank main event, a hooded figure emerged to attack John Cena, revealing himself to be the recently released R-Truth. The interference directly led to Cody Rhodes pinning the Undisputed WWE Champion, securing a victory for himself and Jey Uso over Cena and his partner, Logan Paul. The attack followed chants of “We Want Truth” from the crowd earlier in the high-stakes tag team match.

This dramatic return occurred less than a week after R-Truth announced on June 1, 2025, that WWE was not renewing his contract. The news sparked immediate and significant backlash from fans, whose persistent chants at live events throughout the week seemingly forced a response from the company. Reports indicate the decision to bring him back was finalized within the 72 hours preceding Money in the Bank, pulling him from discussions for potential independent circuit bookings.

Coinciding with his return, WWE has officially rebranded the performer under his real name, Ron Killings. The change was immediately reflected on WWE’s official merchandise store and on internal roster listings. This marks the first time he has used the Ron Killings name in WWE, a name he last utilized in TNA, signaling a deliberate shift to a more serious character direction away from his comedic R-Truth persona.