WWE's Parent Company Reacts to R-Truth’s Shocking Return

TKO Group issued a statement celebrating R-Truth’s surprise WWE return at MITB 2025, days after his announced departure sparked fan backlash.

WWE’s Parent Company Reacts to R-Truth’s Shocking Return
  • WWE’s parent company, TKO Group, reacted to R-Truth’s unexpected return at Money in the Bank 2025 after fan backlash over his contract not being renewed.
  • R-Truth interfered in the main event, helping Cody Rhodes secure a victory over John Cena and Logan Paul, despite his announced departure just a week prior.
  • TKO Group confirmed his rapid return deal was finalized within 72 hours before the event, even as R-Truth had been negotiating independent appearances.
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The main event of Money in the Bank 2025 concluded in stunning fashion when a hooded figure interfered in the tag team match pitting John Cena and Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. With Cena poised to secure a victory after striking Rhodes with a title belt, the mysterious individual stormed the ring, tackling Cena and revealing himself to be R-Truth.

The crowd erupted as R-Truth, whose departure from WWE had been announced just a week earlier, proceeded to hit Cena with a title belt. This intervention allowed Cody Rhodes to recover and execute the Cross Rhodes on Cena for the pinfall win. The shocking reemergence came after a week of significant fan backlash directed at WWE and its parent company, TKO Group, over the decision not to renew the beloved veteran’s contract, which included “We Want Truth” chants at live events.

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Following the tumultuous week and the surprising turn of events at the show in Inglewood, TKO Group issued a celebratory message via a tweet, acknowledging the popular performer’s return.

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Reports indicate the deal for his comeback was finalized rapidly, coming together within the 72 hours preceding the event, even as Ron Killings had been in discussions for independent appearances.

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