R-Truth is making his return to Friday Night SmackDown this weekjust one night before stepping into the ring with John Cena.
WWE announced via its email subscription service that Truth will appear live on the May 23 episode of SmackDown to address his upcoming non-title match with Cena at WWE Saturday Nights Main Event.
This sets the stage for an emotional moment, as Truth gears up for what could be one of the biggest matches of his career. Its a rare spotlight for the veteran, and the timing couldnt be more perfect. The rest of SmackDowns lineup remains loaded:
- Womens Money in the Bank Qualifier: Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Zelina Vega
- Mens Money in the Bank Qualifier: Aleister Black vs. LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
- WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. Fraxiom
SmackDown airs live May 23 at 8 PM ET from the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on the USA Network. Its also available for international fans through streaming platforms including Netflix.
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With R-Truth breaking his silence ahead of the Cena clash, and Money in the Bank qualifiers heating up, this show could shift major momentum heading into the weekend.
Will R-Truth shock everyone against Cena? Or is this just one more classic performance for the 16-time world champ? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
