WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan suffered a visible head injury during Monday Night Raw’s Money in the Bank ladder match qualifier on June 2.
Morgan competed against Stephanie Vaquer and Ivy Nile in the triple threat qualifier, with Vaquer securing victory to claim the final spot in Saturday’s Money in the Bank ladder match. This marked Vaquer’s first official win as a WWE Raw roster member.
Following the match, Morgan shared an image on Instagram showing a bloody laceration on her head sustained during the bout. The injury highlights the physical demands of professional wrestling competition.
The setback continues a difficult stretch for Morgan, who has not won a match since returning from filming the action movie “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo.” Her recent record includes a loss to Kairi Sane on the May 26 episode of Raw.
Despite failing to qualify for this year’s MITB match, Morgan maintains championship gold alongside tag team partner Raquel Rodriguez. The duo reclaimed the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch on April 24.
Roxanne Perez is looking forward to WWE’s second-ever all-women’s premium live event, Evolution 2, expected to take place on July 5, 2025, in Uncasville, Connecticut. Perez, a former NXT Women’s Champion, shared her excitement for the show in a recent interview with Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post.
“It’s so amazing. I remember watching the first Evolution when I was probably like 14, 15 and thinking about how one day I want to be a part of that, and to now actually be a part of Evolution 2,” Perez stated.
She acknowledged past doubts about a second event: “So many people thought that maybe it would never happen again. I honestly thought that maybe it wouldn’t. But I had hope, because I feel right now, the women’s division is on fire.”
Perez believes the current strength across all WWE brands will make the upcoming event historic. “I don’t think it’s ever been better across the board. The NXT women’s division, Raw roster, SmackDown roster. So I think that this Evolution is gonna be even bigger than the first one. And I think everybody should definitely tune in,” she added.
Despite his latest Fozzy tour having ended, fans hoping for Chris Jericho’s quick return to AEW television will need to wait longer. According to Dave Meltzer on the June 2, 2025, episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, there are currently no plans in motion for Jericho’s return to AEW programming.
Jericho recently made a public appearance at CrusherFest in Milwaukee, an annual event honoring AWA legend The Crusher, a childhood hero of his. While this appearance was noted, Meltzer stated that Jericho’s AEW status remains inactive, as there is nothing new about Jericho’s status.
Meltzer clarified that while the former AEW World Champion is technically free to appear on AEW anytime, especially on Wednesdays, there has been no movement from either side. The primary reason for his continued absence is reportedly Jericho’s own desire for time off, as it was indicated that Jericho felt he needed time off from the promotion.
Jericho has been used on weekly TV since AEW launched in 2019 and has been used as a top star. He has gone through several factions and multiple title reigns, including being the AEW World Heavyweight Champion and ROH World Champion.
The winners of the Money in the Bank ladder matches receive one of WWE’s most powerful prizes: a briefcase containing a contract that guarantees a championship match of their choice, at any time and place within the next year. This contract can be cashed in on any title, often when the champion is most vulnerable, making it a true game-changer in a superstar’s career and a source of major unpredictability for the WWE landscape.
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match Participants
Solo Sikoa
LA Knight
Penta
Seth Rollins
Andrade
El Grande Americano
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match Participants
Alexa Bliss
Roxanne Perez
Rhea Ripley
Giulia
Naomi
Stephanie Vaquer
Current Champions Eligible for a Cash-In
The Money in the Bank contract allows the winner to challenge for any championship, so here are the current top singles champions across WWE’s main brands as of June 2025:
Championship
Current Champion
Undisputed WWE Championship
John Cena
World Heavyweight Championship
Jey Uso
WWE United States Championship
Jacob Fatu
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Dominik Mysterio
WWE Women’s Championship
Tiffany Stratton
Women’s World Championship
IYO SKY
WWE Women’s United States Title
Zelina Vega
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
Lyra Valkyria
This means any of these champions (and their titles) are potential targets for a surprise cash-in, adding a layer of suspense to every title match and champion appearance throughout the year.
Why Money in the Bank Is a Must-See Event
Historically, Money in the Bank cash-ins have been highly successful. Over 80% of contract holders have captured a championship with their cash-in, and the women’s division boasts a perfect record: every Ms.
Money in the Bank has successfully won a title after cashing in. The overall success rate for all cash-ins is around 80–85%. This high probability of a title change makes Money in the Bank one of WWE’s most unpredictable and exciting nights—and a must-see event for any wrestling fan.
WWE’s decision to relase R-Truth has spawned a backlash among fans, and now a former ally of Truth has weighed in on his exit. Speaking on his “Politely Raw” podcast, Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones didn’t hold back on Truth’s release.
“This is bulls****! A friend of mine, R-Truth, being released by WWE. Truth [is] one of the fan’s favorite.”
Jones is more than a fan of Truth, but the pair were tag-team partners in TNA Wrestling. While Jones’ NFL commitments at the time meant he couldn’t get physical in matches, the former football player remembered the team fondly.
“I wrestled with him in TNA. This guy is a true professional and the best team mate I’ve ever had on a Sunday. We won the tag team championships together.”
When Jones’ co-host asked if WWE should have done better by Truth, Jones shared that he believes so. Jones went as far as to say WWE ‘dropped the ball,’ belieivng WWE could have done much more with the veteran.
“Hell yeah, f***ing right. He’s a true professional. I’ve never seen him get out of character of what he’s doing… You [WWE] don’t even give the fans a last time to see him. They dropped the ball. 100%.”
Jones is one of many taking issue with Truth’s abrupt exit from WWE. It remains to be seen where Truth’s future in the ring takes him next.
The latest taping of WWE Speed took an ugly turn when one of the Superstars in action suffered an injury ahead of the June 2, WWE Raw. The match, pitting Joaquin Wilde facing NXT’s Lexis King, was abruptly stopped after Wilde was knocked out cold. Officials quickly intervened and escorted him to the back.
On X, Wilde shared an update to his fans.
Never been knocked out cold before. So alot to process right now. But im good no worries. pic.twitter.com/eotqPJt5G2
Wilde’s update comes as a relief to fans, though this incident raises questions about his status for the upcoming WWE x AAA: Worlds Collide event. At the June 7, event, Wilde, Dragon Lee and Cruz Del Toro of The LWO will battle AAA Superstars Octagón Jr., Aero Star and Mr. Iguana.
As a key presence in the LWO, Wilde’s absence would be significant. For now, attention turns to WWE’s next move—and whether Wilde will be cleared to compete.
El Grande Americano made his WWE ‘debut’ earlier this year but there has been questions about the man behind the mask. Some have accused Americano of being Chad Gable, a claim that has grown support following the June 2, 2025, episode of WWE Raw.
During the show’s main event, Americano earned a controversial win over CM Punk and AJ Styles, earning the final spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Eagle eyed fans will have spotted some choice footwear Americano wore during the match; boots emblazoned with the initials CG.
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Gable has routinely denied being El Grande Americano, and even expressed his anger that Americano had a WrestleMania match while he didn’t. Now, Americano will compete in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match, a bout that could put him in the World Title picture.
As for Gable, he lost his Money in the Bank qualifier, but he may still be noticeably busy on June 7, according to some members of the WWE Universe.
The WWE Universe made themselves loud and clear during the June 2, 2025, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw as they showed support for R-Truth. During the main event triple threat qualifying match for Money in the Bank, the crowd erupted into loud “We Want Truth” chants, as fans expressed their outrage over the popular star being released.
After the cameras stopped rolling, CM Punk grabbed a mic to address the backlash. With a smirk, Punk sarcastically commented “How dare you sing someone’s name when they’re not here?” This comment drew laughter from the fans, many of whom will remember Punk’s name being chanted during his years away from WWE.
Fans chanted for Truth multiple times during WWE Raw, a sign that the audience are not ready to move on from what they see as an unfair release. While TKO may no longer have seen any value in Truth, fans at Raw and around the world feel very differently.
Sarah Logan’s time with WWE has come to an end once again, and now her long time ally Ivar has broken his silence about the major change. On X, Ivar shared a brief but emotional tribute.
The message came shortly after Logan, known to fans as Valhalla, posted a heartfelt goodbye on Instagram. In her statement, she revealed that WWE had informed her they would not be renewing her contract. Logan also declared that she was through with wrestling, at least on her social media page.
“My social media page won’t be about you anymore. It will share only the parts of me that I wish, and none of that will be wrestling.”
Alongside Logan and her real-life husband Erik, the trio formed The War Raiders, a Viking-inspired unit that had been a hit with fans. While Valhalla only competed in a handful of matches during her most recent WWE run, she remained a defining presence in the team’s overall presentation. Earlier this year, Valhalla stepped away as she and Erik welcomed their second child.
Now, with WWE closing the chapter on Valhalla, Ivar’s tribute sends a clear message: their connection extends far beyond the ring.
Carlito was missing from the group’s segment and wasn’t playing his PS5 as fans have come to expect. Still, Dominik Mysterio made sure Carlito’s spirit wasn’t forgotten. He quietly paid tribute by wearing a “That’s Not Cool” t-shirt, a nod to the former Superstar.
Carlito confirmed his WWE departure with a sarcastic—but pointed—tweet earlier this week. In the post, he joked that WWE had accused him of ‘stealing money’ before making clear he was grateful for all the company had done for him.
The former U.S., Intercontinental, and Tag Team Champion returned to WWE in 2023 and aligned with the Judgment Day in 2024. Now, his future will be outside WWE, and while he’s gone, he’s clearly not forgotten.
Despite recent online speculation about The Miz’s WWE status, fueled by observations that he had “unfollowed WWE” on social media, a new report from Fightful Select suggests he is currently not leaving the company. This comes amidst a period where the contract statuses of several WWE veterans have been discussed.
Fightful Select reports that “Though there has been much speculation about The Miz’s status after people noticed him ‘unfollowing WWE,’ we have not been told whatsoever that he’s been informed of his contract not being renewed.”
The act of a WWE superstar unfollowing the company or its officials on social media often triggers rumors among WWE fans about potential departure. However, according to this report, The Miz has not been notified by WWE of any plans not to renew his current contract.
His future with the promotion appears stable for now. He has also yet to publicly comment on the rumors. So far, only three stars have been let know that their contracts will not be renewed.
Stephanie Vaquer made an immediate impact in her WWE main roster debut Monday night, defeating both Ivy Nile and Liv Morgan in a Money in the Bank qualifying match on Raw. The victory secured “La Premiera” a coveted spot in Saturday’s women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
Vaquer’s debut win completes the six-woman roster for the premium live event’s marquee match. She joins an elite field that includes Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and Naomi in what promises to be one of the most competitive Money in the Bank ladder matches in recent memory.
The Money in the Bank premium live event takes place this Saturday, where Vaquer will have the opportunity to capture the briefcase that guarantees a future championship match. Her successful debut sets high expectations as she transitions from NXT to WWE’s main roster.
Sarah Logan, who performs under the ring name Valhalla, has announced her departure from WWE after the company informed her that they will not be renewing her contract when it expires.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Logan revealed the unexpected news with raw emotion. “I come to you with tears in my eyes cause our time has come to a sudden end. WWE informed me yesterday that they are letting my contract expire,” she wrote.
The announcement caught Logan off guard, as she admitted her ego was damaged by the abrupt nature of the departure. “To be completely honest my ego can’t help but be damaged. You always assume that when you end a lifelong career there is going to be a grand exit. But here I am, using the notes app on my phone typing up a goodbye letter to an entity that will forget I was even there.”
Despite the disappointment, Logan maintained a philosophical perspective about her WWE exit. She described her wrestling career as “getting usurped by my vocation and it’s all on a Divine timeline that I trust deeply.”
Logan, who is married to War Raiders member Erik, emphasized her intention to focus on her family and personal life moving forward. “I’ll definitely miss you but know I’ll be taken care of by my wonderful husband, by the land you provided for me and alongside the children I’ve made along the way,” she wrote.
The performer announced plans to completely step away from the wrestling business, stating her desire to “take off the weight of being a superstar and let myself soar being just Sarah.” She indicated that her social media presence would no longer feature wrestling content, marking a clean break from the industry.
WWE Tenure and Recent Status
Logan has been serving as the manager for The War Raiders (formerly Viking Raiders) under the Valhalla persona since her return to WWE in November 2022. She had been off television since early 2024 following the birth of her second child, Ezekiel Joseph Rowe, in November 2024.
Prior to her Valhalla role, Logan was best known as a member of The Riott Squad alongside Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott from 2017-2019. She was originally released from WWE in April 2020 as part of COVID-19 budget cuts before making her return two years later.
Part of Recent WWE Departures
Logan concluded her farewell message with gratitude for the connections she made during her time with the company: “I love all the people you’ve brought into my life,” while making it clear that her focus will now be entirely on her life outside of professional wrestling.
Thunder Rosa has challenged Britt Baker to a Hair vs. Hair match for AEW All In: Texas on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The former AEW Women’s World Champion made the announcement on her YouTube vlog, aiming to escalate one of AEW’s most intense rivalries.
“I threw a challenge, just a little challenge. Hair vs. Hair against my nemesis Britt Baker,” Rosa said. “The reason why I’m doing it is… One, I know there is money on the table. Two, she’s bonded by blood with me. She cannot get rid of my name, no matter what happens. Ever. That gives me a lot of pleasure.”
Rosa and Baker’s rivalry has been a defining storyline in AEW’s women’s division, most notably marked by their acclaimed Unsanctioned Lights Out match in 2021. The proposed stipulation adds a high-stakes personal dimension to their ongoing conflict.
AEW has not yet confirmed the match for All In: Texas, but if accepted, it would mark one of the most personal showdowns on the card for the Arlington, Texas event. Baker has been absent from AEW programming since November 2024, making her potential return at All In even more significant.
Current confirmed matches for AEW All In: Texas
Jon Moxley vs. “Hangman” Adam Page: Hangman Page earned his title shot by winning the 2025 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup at Double or Nothing on May 25, 2025. He will challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship in what promises to be a redemption story for the former champion.
“Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Mercedes Moné: Mercedes Moné secured her opportunity by winning the 2025 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup, defeating Jamie Hayter in the final at Double or Nothing. She now faces Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
R-Truth’s departure from WWE has prompted interest in a potential return to TNA Wrestling, where the veteran performer once held championship gold.
TNA’s Brian Myers took to social media over the weekend, expressing a desire to see Truth rejoin the company. Myers suggested that Truth could step into a high-profile storyline, possibly facing NXT star and reigning TNA World Champion, Trick Williams.
Myers also mentioned Joe Hendry, indicating that Truth could help “save” TNA from the rising star. Truth previously competed in TNA (then under the NWA banner) where he was a two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
The news of Truth’s WWE release has drawn strong reactions from fans, many of whom viewed him as a consistent and entertaining presence in the promotion for years.
WWE Raw Superstar Roxanne Perez recently shared her heartfelt thoughts on the WWE release of her longtime friend and former tag team partner, Elayna Black (formerly Cora Jade). She reflected on her own journey to the main roster.
Black was released in early May 2025 and is nearing free agency. Speaking to Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post, Perez got emotional discussing Black’s departure.
“I absolutely love Cora so much… we definitely talked about making it to the WWE together before we even made it,” Perez stated. “When I look back at my NXT career… I just see Cora and how much she helped me, how much she helped me with my character work, and to be comfortable with who I am.”
Despite her sadness, Perez is optimistic about Black’s future. “It’s hard to do it without her now, but I know she’s gonna absolutely kill it in whatever she decides to do. I think everybody should definitely keep an eye on Elayna Black because she’s gonna do some really cool things.”
Xavier Woods has had quite the career in WWE and now the New Day member has added his name to an elite cast of talent. As of today, June 2, 2025, Woods has now held tag-team championship gold for three cumulative years. Woods is the sixth man to reach this milestone, an accolade his ally Kofi Kingston also shares. Jimmy and Jey Uso and the Glamour Girls (Judy Martin and Leilani Kai) round out the list.
In WWE, Woods is a 13-time tag team champion and has held gold on Raw, SmackDown, and WWE NXT. Woods’ most recent reign alongside Kofi Kingston began at WrestleMania 41 when the pair captured the World Tag Team Championships from the War Raiders.
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Outside of tag team wrestling, Woods captured the King of the Ring crown in 2021 though has yet to capture a singles championship title. Whether singles gold comes or not, Woods continues to etch his mark among the history of WWE’s tag-team wrestling.
WWE NXT is home to an array of colorful characters, but one gimmick in particular is now being accused of being ‘stolen.’ On X, former WWE Superstar Vito claimed that his mafioso character was being ripped off by Triple H to benefit the likes of Tony D’Angelo and Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo.
I’ve got an honest question for Triple H. I’ve lived this lifestyle my whole life. I’ve been doing this gimmick since 1999. I’m still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet. Your own people have reached out to me, asking for help with “family” storylines. Those ideas? Mine. Talent relations even called me, said I’d be “brought in” down in Florida. Yet here I am—a 35-year veteran—watching WWE bury me while they rip off my gimmick wholesale.
And yes, I’ve got the receipts to back up everything I’m saying here. So tell me: are we really going to keep doing this? Keep embarrassing Italians with this nonsense? Keep disrespecting my 35 years in this business?
Stacks — I get it. Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery. I’ve got a few old leather jackets if you need them, but I doubt you can pull off the bald look. Just remember: no matter who you put in the “costume,” they’ll always be living in my shadow until I give my stamp of approval.
— THE Don
I’ve got an honest question for @TripleH . I’ve lived this lifestyle my whole life. I’ve been doing this gimmick since 1999. I’m still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet. Your own people have… pic.twitter.com/VuGbenim3O
— Big Vito LoGrasso (@TheBigVitoBrand) June 2, 2025
While some fans may only remember Vito for his dress-wearing days during the Ruthless Agression era of WWE, he had a long career before then. It remains to be seen if WWE has any response for the FBI alum.
Stephanie Vaquer is ready to unleash hell now that the former WWE NXT Women’s Champion is part of the Monday Night Raw roster. Taking to social media, Vaquer shared her warning ahead of her official debut on the red brand.
Vaquer’s call-up to the main roster was confirmed by Adam Pearce in late May 2025, and marks a rapid call-up for Vaquer. Within a year, the Chilean Superstar has debuted in WWE, captured the NXT Women’s and Women’s North American Championship, and is now set to make her presence felt on Raw.
Vaquer could earn another huge win upon her debut on Raw as she will be part of a Women’s Money In The Bank Qualifier. Win, lose, or draw, Vaquer is ready to unleash hell on the main roster.
WWE and Slim Jim are turning up the heat on their partnership with a new branding deal that’ll take place during WWE matches. In a new move, Slim Jim’s logo will now be prominently featured throughout WWE events, including on tables used in matches. Grant Norris-Jones, EVP and Head of Global Partnerships at TKO, celebrated the expanded deal in a statement:
“Over the past two years, WWE and Slim Jim have renewed one of the most memorable collaborations in sports entertainment history and we will expand on that momentum as the partnership continues in the coming years.”
Ashley Spade, VP and GM of Snacks at Conagra Brands, shared similar enthusiasm and teased more fan-focused activations:
“We are thrilled to extend our successful partnership with WWE, which has brought immense excitement and engagement to our fans. Extending our partnership during Monday Night RAW will give us even more opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences that tap into the rich history and energy of both Slim Jim and WWE.”
WWE is no stranger to teaming with Slim Jims as the commercials featuring ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage remain iconic to this day. Now, this partnership is set to leave a lasting impression as WWE continues to let more of its shows become branded advertisements.
WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu has reflected on his whirlwind first year with the company, sharing intimate details about joining the Bloodline and capturing his first WWE title.
Speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Fatu revealed the emotional moment his championship victory truly hit him.
“It hit me when I went back to the hotel room later that night. Just me and my son. My son was there with me and man I ain’t even been there for a year,” Fatu said.
The Samoan Werewolf’s debut was nothing short of spectacular, immediately thrown into high-profile matches.
“My debut was against, you know, three top legends, icons, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, you know, KO Kevin. I mean, come on, man. It doesn’t get no better than that,” Fatu explained, still expressing disbelief at his rapid ascension.
Perhaps most surprisingly, Fatu admitted to being his family’s biggest supporter within the Bloodline. “If you ask me, man, I’m my family’s biggest fan, you know. I mean, I love my family so much… I’m a huge fan of Roman, man. I’m a huge fan of Jimmy and Jay,” he confessed.
The championship represents a dramatic turnaround for Fatu, who faced uncertainty just one year ago.
“Last year I didn’t know where I was going to go you know got out of my contract. But at the end of the day, man, it all worked out,” he reflected.
United States Champion Jacob Fatu has broken his silence regarding Jeff Cobb’s controversial involvement at WWE Backlash, offering a surprisingly diplomatic defense of his former rival.
During an appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Fatu addressed the tension surrounding Cobb’s interference in his title defense, taking a measured approach to the situation that frustrated many fans.
“At the end of the day, you know, he deserve to be WWE. He deserves to be there, especially all the stuff that he’s been through,” Fatu stated, emphasizing respect for Cobb’s WWE arrival despite the circumstances of their encounter.
Rather than expressing anger over the interference, Fatu carefully avoided criticizing Cobb or revealing internal Bloodline dynamics. “I really can’t really even speak on it, you know, cuz at the end of the day, okay, yeah, we could say this and that, but you know what? It ain’t no jealousy,” he explained.
The champion’s diplomatic stance suggests complex inner-workings. Fatu acknowledged the fluid nature of the faction’s current state, noting “Solo’s in and out. I’m in and out. And man, we just all got to bounce back on the same page, man.”
Fatu’s measured response contrasts sharply with his visibly frustrated reaction during the Backlash match itself, indicating possible evolution in his perspective or careful message management regarding sensitive storyline developments.
AEW star “The Virtuosa” Deonna Purrazzo recently opened up about the physical toll of professional wrestling, revealing she has dealt with scoliosis and bulging discs since childhood. Speaking on the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis, Purrazzo also identified some of the in-ring moves she finds most painful.
When asked about difficult bumps, Purrazzo stated, “Body slam… Number one, two and three… I just don’t like it. I think it’s the worst bump to take. Spinebuster. My neck doesn’t have the strength. My neck always slams back and it hurts. I hate it and a fallaway slam is coming to mind of it’s just uncomfortable.”
She then explained her pre-existing conditions: “So I have scoliosis. My neck has a slight curve to it and I just, from childhood, have bulging discs and stuff that I’ve just had to work through my whole life.” Purrazzo noted traditional wrestler neck training methods like bridges or hanging her neck off the ring apron “doesn’t feel good to me” or are “very uncomfortable.”
Instead, she relies on “chiropractic work, I do a lot of range of motion stuff with him, and that helps manage scoliosis and potential injuries.”
She added, “Knock on wood, I’m so blessed that the scoliosis hasn’t ever played an issue into my wrestling but, there’s so much room for error… it can be very scary.”
AEW star Thunder Rosa is aiming to escalate her memorable feud with Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., to a deeply personal level. She’s done so by issuing a “hair vs. hair” match challenge. Rosa, a former AEW Women’s World Champion, laid down the gauntlet on her recent vlog.
“I threw a challenge, just a little challenge, hair vs. hair against my nemesis Britt Baker,” Rosa stated directly. She explained her motivation: “The reason why I’m doing it is, one, I know there is money on the table. Two, she’s bonded by blood with me. She cannot get rid of my name, no matter what happens [laughs]. Ever. That gives me a lot of pleasure.”
Rosa’s and Baker’s rivalry is one of AEW’s most notable due to their matches. It features brutal battles such as their historic Unsanctioned Lights Out match, which saw both women bleed all over the place, and multiple AEW Women’s World Championship changes between them. This new challenge adds another intense chapter to their story should AEW go through with it, which is a big question.
Currently, Baker has not wrestled on AEW television since November 2024, and her return date is unknown. Should she accept Rosa’s challenge, it would undoubtedly be a highly expected and dramatic confrontation.
Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena has publicly shown support for R-Truth following the veteran’s unexpected departure from WWE, adding his voice to the overwhelming industry reaction supporting the beloved performer.
Cena took to Instagram to react to R-Truth’s WWE departure, posting a photo of Truth from Saturday Night’s Main Event where Truth was cosplaying as John Cena. The gesture highlights the respect between the two performers following their recent high-profile storyline.
The tribute comes just days after R-Truth’s final significant WWE storyline, which involved a weeks-long rivalry with Cena as part of the champion’s farewell tour. Their most notable encounter occurred at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, where the two veterans delivered an emotionally charged match.
The storyline began when R-Truth congratulated Cena for his title defense against Randy Orton at a post-Backlash press conference, but irked Cena enough that the champion put Truth through the media table, kicking off their rivalry.
Industry-Wide Support
Cena joins numerous WWE personalities who have publicly supported Truth following his departure announcement. Other wrestlers who have shown their appreciation include Big E, Rhea Ripley, Pat McAfee, and The Miz, demonstrating the widespread respect Truth commanded throughout the company.
Pat McAfee particularly praised Truth, stating “I love @RonKillings. It’s guaranteed joy when he’s a part of a segment. He’s also my dad’s favorite WWE Superstar of all time”.
The Departure Details
R-Truth announced on June 1 that WWE would not be renewing his contract, ending his 17-year run with the company. The decision has generated unprecedented internal criticism within WWE, with sources describing the departure as met with “complete shock and disbelief” from the roster.
Cena’s public show of support reinforces the sentiment that Truth’s departure represents the loss of a genuinely respected figure in professional wrestling, both as a performer and as a person who brought joy to colleagues and fans alike.
