R-Truth’s son has reacted to his father’s Money In The Bank return.
Triple H was asked about WWE backtracking on their decision to release the wrestling veteran during the Money In The Bank post-show. The WWE Chief Content Officer tried to suggest that they had planned the whole thing out, saying that it was all ‘part of the show.’
Christopher Killings, the son of the WWE superstar, reacted to the PPV on his Instagram. He confirmed that his father has signed a new deal with the company, dubbing it as Truth’s ‘last run.’ In a now-deleted story, Christopher also called out Triple H for suggesting that the whole thing was a work:
R Truth's son out here dissing Triple H for saying his release was 'all part of the show'
R Truth attacked John Cena during the main event tag team match. Cena, who teamed with Logan Paul, was facing the duo of Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso in the bout.
The American Nightmare was able to pin the 17-time world champion after this surprise development, potentially earning him a future title shot against Cena.
Rhodes was even asked about the same during his MITB post-show appearance, but he shied away from the answer, saying that it was a victory of their team.
Latest backstage reports also suggest that R-Truth’s WWE return was only put together in the last few days after seeing the fan backlash. You can check out more about it here.
Triple H had only a brief comment about R-Truth’s surprise WWE return.
Fans were not happy when the news of the wrestling veteran’s release came out earlier this month. They made their voices heard on every possible occasion, with stars such as CM Punk and John Cena being forced to acknowledge the Truth chants at recent WWE shows.
During the post Money In The Bank press conference, The WWE Chief Content officer was asked if the fan reaction played a role in the decision to bring R-Truth back at the PPV, or if there was something else that made them decide on it. Triple H answered the question in select words, saying that it was all part of the show:
“I love that question. [Are you] enjoying the show? All part of the show, man.”
While Triple H tried to suggest that Truth’s release was part of the storyline, Cody Rhodes pretty much confirmed during his own MITB-post show appearance that the fan reaction was what made the officials change their minds.
The latest backstage updates also suggest that the former NWA World Champion’s return was only finalized in the days before the latest WWE PPV. You can check out more about it here.
Naomi is Miss Money in the Bank, in one of the biggest victories in the lengthy career of the veteran Superstar. Speaking on the post-show event, Big E shared how Naomi’s victory is long overdue.
“I have known this woman for 16 years and to see you have your best run now, to see everything you’ve been through over the last several years, to see your growth, to see you go to TNA, be a World Champion, to see everything you’ve put up and endured. And I know that the people and I, we don’t even know the half of everything that you had to deal with.”
An emotional Naomi fought back tears as Big E spoke of her journey and the various ups and downs. After regaining her composure, Naomi made clear to the fans that she didn’t need their support anymore, but appreciated what Big E had to say.
“Thank you E, that means a lot coming from you because you have been there and seen me from day one. So thank you and I appreciate it.”
Naomi hasn’t held singles gold in WWE since 2017, but that could change very soon. Now, Naomi has a golden opportunity, and every champion should ‘proceed with caution.’
Thanks to a surprise return from R-Truth, The American Nightmare was able to pick up a big victory at tonight’s Money In The Bank main event. Teaming with Jey Uso, he not only defeated the duo of Cena and Logan Paul, but he ended up pinning the Cenation Leader. In the wrestling world, this usually earns Rhodes the right to challenge John for the WWE title in the near future.
The AEW co-founder was asked about this during his appearance on the post-Money In The Bank press conference. While Cody Rhodes said that he doesn’t want to make the whole thing about himself, he noted that he was born to be in tough situations like the one against John Cena in his final run:
“LA, thank you very much. I had someone earlier tell me, and it meant a lot to me. They said, ‘You’re swimming upstream because here you are. You’re the foil for John Cena. It’s John Cena’s final run which we all wanted to see and he’s broke the record.’ What a position that is for me to be in.
It’s almost a lose-lose, but the truth is, that’s the position I was born to be in. That’s the position that I want to be in. I’m not going to get into the talk about rematches or what’s next. I simply don’t want to make tonight about myself. This was a wonderful moment that I got to share with my brother, Jey Uso, and we got R-Truth back. I’m just happy about that. Thank you.”
Rhodes also discussed the surprise return of R-Truth during the post show. While Triple H told the fans that it was ‘all part of the show’, Cody pretty much confirmed that the officials were forced to change their minds due to fan backlash. You can check out what he said here.
Cody Rhodes has thanked the fans for R Truth’s WWE return.
Fans were not happy with the news of Truth’s release from the promotion that came earlier this month. Crowds chanted for him at every WWE show and people voiced their opinion on social media as well.
All this resulted in the higher ups reconsidering their stand and the former NWA champion ended up making his surprise return to the company during the Money In The Bank PPV this Saturday night.
The American Nightmare addressed R-Truth’s return during his appearance on the MITB post-show. Cody Rhodes said that it’s their job to give fans what they want and thanked the people for letting them know about it:
“The truth is, you guys wanted Truth. It’s always our job, everybody up here, everybody over here, Triple H, Nick Khan, it’s always our job to give you what you want, so thank you guys for letting us know,”
Cody Rhodes ended up benefiting the most from this surprise return. After Truth laid Cena out, he was able to pin the 17-time world champion to win in the Money In The Bank main event.
In wrestling terms, this earns the former WWE champion the right to challenge for the title in near future and it’d be interesting to see when this rematch takes place.
The beloved wrestling veteran made his surprise return to WWE at tonight’s Money In The Bank PPV. This came after he announced his departure from the company earlier this month and the fans, unhappy with the decision, started a campaign to bring him back.
The former NWA World Champion came out during the main event tag team match between the teams of John Cena & Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso. He ended up costing the 17-time world champion the match to end the night.
PWinsider provided some backstage updates on R-Truth’s surprise return to the company. The site suggests that the return was not the original plan when the news of his release first came about.
Truth had already been in discussion for independent bookings and non-WWE appearances, and per the report, the decision to bring him back was only made within the last 72 hours.
An interesting change about the 53-year-old’s return is that while the commentary mentioned him as Truth during the PPV, the WWE star is officially going by his real name, Ron Killings, instead.
Ron Killings is HERE! Head to #WWEShop and get your gear now! #WWE#MITB
The company wasted no time putting Truth’s merch back on their official website after the PPV, and the tweet promoting the merchandise also refers to him as Ron Killings instead of his WWE ring name.
It’s unknown what kind of deal Killings has signed with the promotion or how long he’ll be sticking around. After tonight’s development, we can expect to get atleast one more confrontation between him and John Cena in coming weeks.
WWE Money in the Bank went off the air in stunning fashion with the shocking return of R-Truth. The show’s main event saw Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Logan Paul battle World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes in a deeply personal encounter.
Momentum swung back and forth between the two teams. When it looked like the heels would win, thanks to Cena using his title on Rhodes, a hooded individual attacked the ‘Unseen Seventeen.’ This masked man was revealed to be Truth and Rhodes would capitalize on his return to pin the man who beat him at WrestleMania 41.
Truth’s return comes after he revealed that he had been released from WWE. The decision to cut Truth was met with widespread criticism from fans and wrestlers alike. Many took issue with the release given Truth’s longevity and popularity within WWE.
Now, Truth is back, raising the question as to whether WWE listened to the backlash, or if this was the plan all along. Whatever the case, R-Truth is back and ready to battle the man he once considered his ‘childhood hero.’
WWE WrestleMania will return to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2026 after weeks of speculation over the fate of next April’s two-night event. During WWE Money in the Bank 2025, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque confirmed the news.
Now, the WWE Universe knows where they’ll need to be if they intend to watch WWE WrestleMania 42 in person. Stay tuned for the latest on WrestleMania 42 as the road to Allegiant Stadium is underway once more.
The June 9, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw will prove to be ‘Fearles’ thanks to the return of Nikki Bella. During WWE Money in the Bank 2025, it was confirmed that Bella will be a part of the upcoming Raw.
Nikki has made a handful of appearances for WWE in 2025, including at Raw’s debut on Netflix as well as in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match. Now, Nikki is set to return once more, leaving fans excited to see what the longest-reigning Divas Champion has in store.
Seth Rollins has taken a massive step to championship glory by winning the 2025 Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Rollins outlasted Andrade, Penta, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight and El Grande Americano to capture the briefcase in the penultimate match of the evening.
Now Rollins has a golden opportunity to cash in for a guaranteed championship opportunity over the next 12 months. Rollins knows all about cashing in, as his cash-in at WrestleMania 31 in 2015 remains one of the most shocking cash-ins of all time.
Will Rollins remain on Raw and go after the World Heavyweight Title or make the move to SmackDown for the Undisputed WWE championship? Perhaps they will have a much different title in mind? Only time will tell…
The WWE NIL program launched in 2021 and gives young athletes the opportunity to access WWE’s state-of-the-art training programs. The signings are also able to access WWE’s expertise on controlling their name, image, and likeness in the wider world of professional athletics.
It remains to be seen if any of these signings go on to become WWE Superstars. Whatever’s next, WWE is investing heavily in the future.
Becky Lynch has another championship to her name after capturing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship at Money in the Bank. In the third match of the night, Lynch captured the gold from Lyra Valkyria, making Becky the second Superstar to hold the gold.
Lynch won more than just gold at Money in the Bank. As per the stipulation of the match, Valkyria was forced to raise Lynch’s hand after the match. Lyra kept her word, but when Lynch demanded that Valkyria put the title around the new champion’s waist, that proved too much. While Valkyria did just that, she also attacked the new champion.
LYRA VALKYRIA ATTACKS BECKY LYNCH AFTER THE MATCH.
Valkyria and Lynch kicked off their feud on the Raw after WrestleMania 41, when the pair lost the Women’s Tag Team Titles they’d won the previous night. Lynch would then attack Valkyria and subsequently reveal that she had attacked Bayley, Lyra’s original WrestleMania partner.
Valkyria retained at WWE Backlash, but Lynch’s attack after that match proved their feud was far from over. It remains to be seen where both go from here after this showdown at Money in the Bank.
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 kicked off to an explosive start as Naomi captured the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase in the show’s opener. Naomi outlasted Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley before grabbing the briefcase in the tenth Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
With this win, Naomi has earned a title match at any time of her choosing for the next 12 months. With 100% of Women’s Money in the Bank cash-ins resulting in a new champion, it is likely just a matter of time before Naomi holds the gold.
Following recent online speculation about his WWE status, The Miz has directly refuted the rumors.
He has claimed that they are “all false.” In an Instagram video, “The A-Lister” set the record straight after some fans noticed his social media accounts did not mention WWE any more. It was a change they linked to R-Truth’s recent departure announcement.
“My thing is everyone get off of social media and don’t listen to any of it because it’s all false. Everything I’ve seen about me is false. I didn’t want to address this. I thought it would just go away. I didn’t want to draw attention to it because if I said something, then it might draw more attention, and I just didn’t want that. But it just keeps going. I will say it like it is. As far as X, Instagram, and TikTok, and my I’ve never changed any of them recently. The last time I changed my Twitter profile was probably five years ago. It still says Twitter on it. It doesn’t say X. I haven’t changed that in five years. I haven’t unfollowed WWE at all. WWE and I are in very good standings. We just dropped Miz Golf, which is part of WWE’s YouTube.”
The Miz is currently away from WWE to fholm American Gladiators for Prime Video. He serves as the host of the show.
Heading into tonight’s Money in the Bank premium live event, there is a belief among some WWE talent that Naomi will be the one to capture the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase. A new report from Fightful Select details the sentiment within the WWE locker room the match.
According to the report, those that we’ve spoken to have indicated that they believe Naomi will end up winning the Money in the Bank briefcase. It was noted that sources claim that “talent has been under that impression for a couple of weeks.”
Fightful Select noted that this is not a guaranteed spoiler, but rather a reflection of what talent involved believe will be the outcome. Rhea Ripley vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Naomi vs. Giulia vs. Alexa Bliss make up the field in the ladder match tonight in Los Angeles.
WWE Worlds Collide returns for its fourth installment today (Saturday, June 7, 2025), marking a historic first since WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) earlier this year. Taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, this cross-promotional supercard is part of Money in the Bank weekend and features a unique blend of NXT and AAA stars, with potential surprise appearances from other WWE brands and TNA.
How to Watch WWE Worlds Collide 2025
Start Times
United States: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
United Kingdom: 8:00 PM BST
India: 1:30 AM IST (Sunday)
Australia: 7:00 AM AEDT (Sunday)
Streaming Options
Free Worldwide Access: Live streaming on WWE’s official YouTube channel in both English and Spanish commentary – completely free for viewers worldwide.
Venue: Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
Complete Match Card
AAA Mega Championship Match
El Hijo del Vikingo (c) vs. Chad Gable
El Hijo del Vikingo, who recently captured the AAA Mega Championship from Alberto El Patron, puts his title on the line against WWE’s Chad Gable. The high-flying champion from AAA faces off against the accomplished WWE veteran in what promises to be a clash of styles and cultures.
NXT North American Championship Fatal 4-Way Match
Ethan Page (c) vs. Rey Fenix vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Laredo Kid
Fresh off capturing the North American Title from Ricky Saints on the May 27 episode of NXT, Ethan Page faces his biggest test yet. He’ll defend against NXT’s rising star Je’Von Evans, SmackDown’s Rey Fenix, and AAA’s Laredo Kid in a high-stakes fatal four-way encounter.
Six-Man Tag Team Match
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel & Berto) vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Pagano & Psycho Clown
Tensions have been brewing within Legado del Fantasma following recent setbacks, with Santos Escobar growing increasingly frustrated with Angel and Berto. They’ll need to get on the same page to face three of AAA’s most charismatic and unpredictable performers.
Women’s Tag Team Match
Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice vs. Dalys & Chik Tormenta
Former NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer, who lost her title to Jacy Jayne on May 27 following interference from Dalys and Chik Tormenta, teams with Lola Vice for revenge. This match could mark Vaquer’s final NXT appearance before a potential main roster move.
LWO vs. AAA Six-Man Tag Team Match
LWO vs. Octagón Jr., Aero Star & Mr. Iguana
Additional inter-promotional action features WWE’s LWO faction taking on a trio of AAA’s most exciting luchadores in Octagón Jr., Aero Star, and Mr. Iguana.
What Makes This Event Special
Historic Cross-Promotion
This marks the first Worlds Collide event to feature direct collaboration between WWE’s NXT brand and AAA following WWE’s acquisition of the Mexican promotion. The partnership creates opportunities for dream matches that were previously impossible.
Money in the Bank Weekend
Held as part of Money in the Bank weekend, Worlds Collide serves as the opening act for one of WWE’s biggest events of the year. The special 3:00 PM ET start time accommodates the weekend’s packed schedule.
While primarily featuring NXT and AAA talent, the event also includes wrestlers from WWE’s main roster brands Raw and SmackDown, with potential involvement from TNA wrestlers as well.
Free Global Access
Unlike many major wrestling events, Worlds Collide will be completely free to watch worldwide via WWE’s YouTube channel, making it accessible to international audiences without subscription barriers.
Storyline Background
The event builds on months of developing storylines across WWE programming. Legado del Fantasma’s internal struggles have been a focal point on both NXT and SmackDown, while the NXT North American Championship picture exploded following Ethan Page’s recent victory. The women’s tag team match stems from AAA wrestlers interfering in NXT programming, creating natural cross-promotional friction.
AAA’s involvement brings authentic lucha libre flavor to the event, with their colorful characters and high-flying style contrasting perfectly with WWE’s sports entertainment approach.
WWE Worlds Collide 2025 represents a new chapter in professional wrestling’s evolution, blending the best of American sports entertainment with authentic Mexican lucha libre tradition.
With championship gold on the line, personal rivalries reaching their peak, and historic firsts being achieved, this free YouTube stream is must-watch entertainment for wrestling fans worldwide.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET for what promises to be an historic afternoon of international wrestling action from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
Fans haven’t seen Bayley on WWE TV in over a month, but the Role Model is making ways outside of the Sports Entertainemtn juggernaut. This week, Bayley has been training with Lyra Valkyria’s fiance LJ Cleary and accompanied him to the ring at Big Time Wrestling.
Bayley not only took away Becky's little sister but also her future brother-in-law??.
Bayley hasn’t been seen on WWE TV since before WrestleMania 41, where she was taken out of action by a mystery attacker. Her attacker was later revealed to be Becky Lynch, who replaced Bayley in a Women’s Tag Team Title match at WrestleMania. At Backlash, Lynch goaded Cleary, who was in the crowd supporting Valkyria, but came up short against the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
One of the kindest people I’ve ever met on this journey!
Bayley’s teaming with Cleary came just one day before Valkyria and Lynch battle once more at WWE Money in the Bank over the Intercontinental Title. As for Bayley, it remains to be seen when fans will see her in a WWE ring again, but she’s having a blast amid her hiatus.
Nixon Newell, released by WWE in November 2024 after being taken off television earlier that year, has remained active on the independent scene since being cut. In a fiery promo shared to social media, the former Tegan Nox took aim at the claim she is ‘injury prone.’
“Oh hey, it’s me—your favorite ‘injury-prone’ wrestler. Or at least that’s what you guys say, right? I mean, I see the comments you post online. So if you’re gonna keep talking, let’s at least get creative with it, because the jokes? They’re tired. It’s old.”
Newell shared how she has wrestled hurt plenty of times, including once competing with a broken leg and “busted knee.” The Welsh star then took aim at her time in WWE, though avoided mentioning the company by name.
“I was playing a game I couldn’t win. You’re told to speak up and be empowered, but when you actually do, suddenly you’re unprofessional and difficult. So tell me—how is that fair?”
Newell also shed light on the all-too-familiar backstage experience for underutilized talent: long hours in catering, standing by doors. Like many, Newell did her time waiting, only to be told too wait even longer for something real.
“I sat for hours in catering, stood outside doors day after day, only to be told, ‘It’s just not the right time.’ But I’m done waiting. I’m telling you—now is the time. So consider this me knocking. Give me an opportunity.”
With her powerful message, Nixon Newell made it clear she’s ready to carve her own path outside WWE. Whether that leads to another major signing remains to be seen.
Drew McIntyre has compared CM Punk to a notorious historical figure.
The Scottish Warrior recently had an interview with Gorilla Position podcast. He talked about things such as walking out of the 2025 Royal Rumble, how things have changed behind-the-scenes in WWE with the new management at helm and more.
During the interview, McIntyre also reflected on his incredible 2024 rivalry with Punk. Specifically, Drew was asked about the promo where the Straight Edge star asked him about being ‘The Chosen One’, referring to Vince McMahon, and if he thought about taking McMahon’s name on TV. The former NXT Champion mentioned that the thought did cross his mind but he chose to remain professional:
“It crossed my mind. The conversation in my head [was], ‘Do I do it? Do I say the same person that fired you on your wedding day?’ It did cross my mind, but again somebody’s gotta be the professional out there.”
Drew McIntyre explained that the segment being in CM Punk’s hometown of Chicago was another reason he restrained himself as the former AEW star will always be considered the babyface there. The Scottish Star went on to question fans’ loyalty to Punk despite his tattered past, comparing him to Charles Manson:
“In Chicago, he’s technically the good guy even though he’s clearly the bad guy and I’m saying the truth nonstop but….and you can see it anywhere he goes.
Doesn’t matter if he stands with Seth or singing his song, they’ll instantly turn to Punk or Roman’s out there. When he takes his vacations, he comes back, the biggest baby face of all time.
But as soon as Punk walks up, boom, ‘We love that guy.’ He has a Charles Manson-like quality. The way he’s just able to convince people to do his bidding and love him. No matter how much I was the good guy, he’s the ‘good guy.'”
Charles Manson was a notorious cult leader who led a group dubbed the Manson Family based in California in the late 60s and early 70s. He was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder after members of his cult killed at least 7 people on his suggestion.
The comparison of Punk to Manson has at least some roots as the former World Champion led the Straight Edge Society during his first run with the promotion. A faction inspired by various cults, the angle saw the WWE star asking people to pledge allegiance to him to signify ‘a new beginning’ for them.
Shane McMahon has confirmed that he has had a meeting with All Elite Wrestling. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Shane addressed speculation about him potentially joining the rival promotion, confirming that discussions have indeed taken place.
This on-the-record statement follows a July 2024 report from Fightful Select, which noted that Shane McMahon and AEW President Tony Khan had met to discuss “possibilities moving forward.” In the new TMZ interview, Shane confirmed the meeting took place.
“I had a meeting with AEW and wished them continued success,” Shane said. He then tempered expectations by stating his loyalty to the company his family built: “But it’s not WWE, it’s not the company I helped build.” However, he left the door open for any possibility.”But you never know what’s gonna happen in this business.”
Shane has not been involved with WWE in an on-screen or official capacity since early 2022, making his free agent status a topic of interest for wrestling fans.
While they are currently aligned on WWE Raw as part of a dominant new faction, Seth Rollins recently shared a surprising and heartfelt insight into Paul Heyman that he says WWE fans might not be aware of.
During an interview with Kay Adams on the Up & Adams show, Rollins was asked to reveal a secret about his on-screen manager. “Paul’s a great dad,” Rollins said.
“That’s something that people may not know about him. I don’t want to blow your spot Paul E, but you’re a pretty good dad, dude. Loves his kids more than anything in the world. I’ve known Paul now for almost 15 years, so I’ve watched his kids grow from little tykes to now they’re like full grown people.”
Rollins and Heyman have been running things on Raw since WrestleMania 41, where Heyman helped Rollins in his main event match. They have since added Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to their group. Rollins will compete in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match tonight.
AEW star Cash Wheeler has had his 2023 criminal case officially expunged, according to a report from PWInsider. The ruling, filed by Florida courts on May 5, 2025, clears Wheeler’s legal record in full.
Wheeler, one half of the FTR tag team, was arrested in August 2023 and charged with one count of aggravated assault with a firearm following an alleged road rage incident. The charge had remained an unresolved issue over the past two years.
This latest development brings the case to a definitive close. Internally, AEW talent reportedly showed consistent support for Wheeler during the legal process, with sources noting that many believed he had been wrongly accused.
The sentiment backstage was that Wheeler spent significant time and resources defending against a charge that colleagues did not believe reflected his character.
In a brief but revealing interview with TMZ Sports, Shane McMahon addressed the swirling speculation about his and Vince McMahon’s next moves in the wrestling world. The former WWE executive made it clear that rumors of the father-son duo launching a new wrestling promotion are unfounded.
“You never know what’s gonna happen out there, of course, and it can happen in WWE,” Shane told TMZ. “But those rumors are false.”
While dismissing talks of a new promotion, Shane did confirm something that raised a few eyebrows—he’s had discussions with All Elite Wrestling. “Had a meeting with AEW and wish them continued success,” he said. “But it’s not WWE, it’s not the company I helped build. But you never know what’s gonna happen in this business.”
As for Vince McMahon, Shane offered a rare update on his father’s mindset and future plans following his resignation from WWE and TKO in early 2024. “He’s been doing really well. He’s enjoying life… but if you know my dad, he’s always gung ho, and he’s always doing the next thing, and that’s what he’s focused on.”
Though Vince is no longer actively involved in WWE’s day-to-day operations, Shane reminded everyone that he still maintains a significant role. “He’s a big part of TKO still, so we never know what’s gonna happen there, either. So I’m not trying to be vague. I’m just saying anything can happen.”
Former WWE star Bishop Dyer, previously known as Baron Corbin, has commented on the recent departure of R-Truth. The former WWE star thinks it’s a sign of a major cultural shift within WWE under TKO Group Holdings where talent loyalty is no longer important.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Dyer compared the current environment with the previous regime. “Say what you want about Vince, Vince cared about his talent and he cared about the fans,” Dyer stated.
“Guys like Taker, someone who’s been loyal. When you watch Vince talk about Taker, he starts crying because he loves him and his loyalty. R-Truth has been nothing but loyal, he’s done everything that’s ever been asked. He’s gotten everything to work, even some sh*t that’s really questionable over the years, he’s made very entertaining.”
Dyer believes this sends a clear message to the current locker room. “I think for the locker room, they’re gonna come to a harsh realization that loyalty no longer matters,” he said. “I think that it has become what the NFL a little bit is, a paper league, in my opinion, where it’s no longer about the person, it’s about what’s on paper.”
Shotzi made her surprise return to the independent wrestling scene on Friday, June 6, 2025, appearing at Hoodslam’s “Fearless” event in Oakland, California. This was her first in-ring appearance since her WWE contract was not renewed in May.
Taking to X, Shotzi commented on the sentimental night: “SURPRISE! I had to kick off this next chapter of my career where it all started for me! Wrestled one of my OG trainers last night in an emotional and sentimental match that really epitomized what you all are about to see from me.”
The match is available for viewing on TrillerTV. Shotzi’s WWE departure came after a six-year run with the company. With her non-compete period over, she is already scheduled for a GCW tour of Japan in late July and an appearance at MLW’s Summer of the Beasts event on June 26th.
The appearance marked a full-circle moment for the star, now using her full “Shotzi Blackheart” name, as she returned to the promotion where she began her career in 2014.
SURPRISE! I had to kick off this next chapter of my career where it all started for me! Wrestled one of my OG trainers last night in an emotional and sentimental match that really epitomized what you all are about to see from me. Watch it on @Triller_TV HOODSLAM FEARLESS https://t.co/9UKG1uFmal
