R-Truth’s surprise return electrifies Money in the Bank 2025
WWE renewed R-Truth’s contract before the Los Angeles pay‑per‑view, letting him appear unexpectedly and energize the crowd as the event delivered other headline matches.
Key points
- R-Truth’s contract was renewed just before Money in the Bank 2025, allowing a surprise appearance.
- Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated John Cena and Logan Paul in the main event tag match.
- Seth Rollins won the men’s Money in the Bank briefcase and Naomi won the women’s ladder match.
- John Cena’s match was his final Money in the Bank appearance before retirement later this year.
- The show streamed live on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix in select international markets.
WWE’s Money in the Bank 2025 delivered major surprises on June at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, but none bigger than the unexpected return of R-Truth. Just a week before the event, reports swirled that R-Truth’s contract would not be renewed, sparking widespread fan backlash. In a dramatic twist, WWE reversed course, officially renewing his contract right before the pay-per-view, allowing the veteran superstar to make a surprise appearance that electrified the crowd.
The event, one of WWE’s “Big Five,” featured a stacked card, including the main event tag team showdown: Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated John Cena and Logan Paul in what is now confirmed as Cena’s final Money in the Bank match before his retirement later this year.
Seth Rollins captured the men’s Money in the Bank briefcase, while Naomi claimed victory in the women’s ladder match, both securing championship opportunities for the coming year The show started at p.m. ET and was available to stream live on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix in select international markets.
R-Truth’s return, coupled with high-stakes matches and Cena’s farewell, made Money in the Bank 2025 a must-watch event—leaving fans buzzing about what’s next for WWE’s most unpredictable superstar.
Your questions, answered
What happened at WWE Money in the Bank 2025?
R-Truth returned unexpectedly after a contract renewal, and the event featured Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeating John Cena and Logan Paul in the main event.
Who won the men’s Money in the Bank briefcase?
Seth Rollins captured the briefcase.
What did Naomi win?
Naomi won the women’s ladder match.
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