Triple H tried to play it cool after R-Truths shocking return at Money in the Bank, brushing it off with, Its all part of the show, man. But behind the scenes, the decision to bring back Ron Killings wasnt plannedit was a fast pivot sparked by fan backlash.
During the June 8, 2025 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed WWE tore up their original plans to make room for R-Truths return as a surprise moment, even if it meant sacrificing the actual story they were building around Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
Meltzer confirmed the company changed course after seeing the viral We Want Truth movement dominate WWE programming all week. The original ending was built around Cody Rhodes pinning John Cena clean to set up their singles feud. But the real story became R-Truths reemergenceand WWE made that call very late in the game.
The result? WWE got their viral shock, but the intended takeaway got completely buried.
Its clear that WWE didnt expect the backlash from Truths exit to catch fire the way it did. But once it did, they reversed course fastand now the company is scrambling to reshape the narrative, even as talent and fans push back on the idea this was always the plan.
R-Truths return may have stolen the spotlight, but it also raised questions about WWEs priorities: are they chasing social moments, or telling long-term stories?
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