WWE may have won over fans by bringing R-Truth (now Ron Killings) back at Money in the Bank, but the decision could have long-term consequences that aren’t as easy to fix with a last-minute return.
Triple H brushed off the situation with a smile and said, “It’s all part of the show, man.” But Dave Meltzer revealed on the June 8, 2025 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that this wasn’t business as usual—it was damage control.
According to Meltzer, WWE genuinely released Killings, and only reversed the move after intense online backlash and behind-the-scenes pressure from the locker room.
“It sets a weird precedent. If somebody they like gets cut, fans may think they can just get them back by making noise.”
Meltzer made it clear:
“It wasn’t a work… but you see what happened. They saw the internet going nuts, and they made the call.”
Behind the scenes, several influential WWE talents were deeply upset about Killings' release. Their reaction may have been even more important than fan noise in forcing WWE’s hand.
“There were people—key people—in the company who were not happy that he was let go. That played a part in this… When talent that matters is going, ‘Why did you do this?’… you’ve got to smooth that out.”
The decision to bring Killings back completely reshaped the Money in the Bank main event. Originally built around Cody Rhodes pinning John Cena, the match shifted focus when Killings returned and speared Cena, setting up Cody’s win.
“The focus of this show was originally Cody Rhodes pins John Cena… Instead, the focus is they brought back R-Truth.”
Now WWE finds itself facing a slippery slope. If fan outrage and talent frustration can undo a release this quickly, how does WWE handle future cuts without facing similar fallout? That’s a question they may have to answer sooner than later.
Source: Wrestling Observer Radio
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