R-Truth is finally set to address his shocking involvement at WWE Backlash during a sit-down interview with Wade Barrett on tonights episode of SmackDown, WWE has confirmed.
The interview will cover Truths actions during the main event at Backlash, where he prevented Randy Orton from delivering a punt kick to John Cena, allowing Cena to capitalize and retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Orton didnt take kindly to Truths interference and laid him out with a brutal RKO, setting the stage for Cena to hit Orton with a low blow and a belt shot to secure the win. The post-show chaos continued as Cena put Truth through a table during the press conference, leaving fans with more questions than answers about Truths true intentions.
The sit-down with Barrett will mark Truths first public comments since the incident, and it could shed light on why he got involved and what he plans to do next.
Updated Lineup for WWE SmackDown May 16, 2025:
- R-Truth sit-down interview with Wade Barrett
- Womens Money In The Bank Qualifier: Chelsea Green vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Michin
- Mens Money In The Bank Qualifier: Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix vs. Solo Sikoa
- WWE Womens Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax
- Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes Rematch
- Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa)
- Cody Rhodes advertised to appear
As a reminder, Ringside News will have live play-by-play coverage of the show at 8PM ET.
Will R-Truth reveal why he interfered in the Cena vs. Orton match at Backlash? Share your predictions in the comments below!
