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R-Truth, now known as Ron Killings, shocked the entire WWE universe after he returned to the company at WWE’s Money in the Bank 2025, just one week after publicly revealing his apparent departure.
Appearing unexpectedly during the high‑stakes main event of Money in the Bank, the 53‑year‑old performer sent shockwaves in the stadium by ambushing John Cena, swinging the momentum decisively toward Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.The WWE star has again sparked speculation that he has a longstanding fixture with the company. He has also hinted that his storyline with John Cena is far from over. The duo locked horns this year for the first time at Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) on May 24, 2025.
Now, the veteran star claimed that their rivalry has not ended yet.
R-Truth sparks speculation for his “unfinished business” with John Cena
R-Truth has recently sparked speculation for his “unfinished business” with arch-rival John Cena, leaving fans waiting in anticipation for the upcoming feuds between them. The 53-year-old veteran teased the idea during a recent conversation with the Toronto Sun. He also spoke about his return to the company after a brief absence.Killings reflected on his recent return to WWE, emphasizing the emotional response and fan outreach he experienced.
He said, “The outreach (is what I’ll remember the most from this recent stretch of my career). The outreach, the love. I think it was meant for me, and it was meant for everybody.”
No Holds Barred: Ron “R-Truth” Killings
He further said, “Through all social media, talking about over 100 million reactions of emotions and of unifying on one thing. So if anything, it shows that we all can come together on something. Regardless of what, how, when, where, boom, we all came together on something.
So that was showing that good in humanity, man. That was great.”Speaking regarding John Cena and his relationship, and any potential future bouts, R-Truth said, “Oh, it ain’t over. He gotta turn back who he was. He hurt people’s heart. You just asked me the good stuff about him. He betrayed people…” (source: PWMania)
Why has R-Truth changed his name?
According to the renowned wrestling journalist, Dave Meltzer, via Figure Four Daily Update, R-Truth will be using his real name, Ron Killings, in WWE moving forward.
In the report, it has been stated that Truth himself requested the name change to "One Final True Run" as a final farewell to his WWE veteran status. Moreover, it also stated that he would have used his real name as part of the television programming in WWE, which would allow him to pursue indie bookings once his new deal ended. Also Read: Ron Killings Net Worth 2025: What Is R‑Truth’s Financial Worth After WWE Return | WWE News - Times of IndiaThe report stated, “Ron Killings did ask for the name change to his real name as part of his new deal, as many had suspected. The advantage is that when the new deal ends, he will have had TV time as Ron Killings and can then go straight to using that name on indies and for personal appearances.”