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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
WWE dumping beloved R-Truth in shocker
R-Truth is done at WWE. He himself reported on Sunday that he was being 'released,' which stunned many in wrestling, and has since been verified by wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp on X, who says Truth will be out of the company when his current deal expires. The 53-year-old, whose real name is Ron Killings, concludes a tenure that spanned over 17 years, much longer than his first stint at the company, which ran from 1999-2001. Advertisement 4 R-Truth is leaving WWE when his contract expires. WWE via Getty Images 4 R-Truth makes his entrance during SmackDown at First Horizon Center on May 30, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. WWE via Getty Images In a heartfelt message shared on X, Killings expressed his gratitude: 'Im sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE. I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride,' he wrote. 'Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you.' Advertisement There is 'a lot of shock and disbelief within the WWE roster' over Truth being let go, according to Sapp. Killings' departure follows his recent storyline involvement with current WWE Undisputed champion John Cena. At WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24, Killings faced Cena in a match that ended with Cena cheating to win, marking Killings' final high-profile televised appearance with the company to date. Advertisement He also just wrestled JC Mateo in a match on 'SmackDown' this past Friday. 4 John Cena addresses R-Truth during the WWE Backlash Press Conference at Enterprise Center on May 10, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. WWE via Getty Images The wrestling community in and out of WWE has responded to Killings' announcement with an outpouring of support. Fellow competitors, including Rhea Ripley and Pat McAfee, took to social media to share their appreciation for Killings' contributions to the company. Advertisement 'In all seriousness, this is literally so heartbreaking… Thank you Truth,' Ripley posted in a reply to Killings' tweet. McAfee added in a separate post, '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 McAfees are bummed aht but we all know R Truth will continue to bless the world with his BIG ass brain,' he wrote, then adding, 'THANK YOU TRUTH.' 4 R-Truth (l.) and The Miz (r.) celebrate winning the tag team championships at WrestleMania 40. Getty Images Throughout his career, Killings achieved numerous accolades. He is a two-time WWE United States champion, a two-time WWE Tag Team champion, once with Kofi Kingston and another with The Miz, and he holds the record for the most reigns as WWE 24/7 champion, with 54 title wins. Killings has also challenged for the WWE title on multiple occasions. Before his WWE tenure, Killings made history in Total Nonstop Action (TNA) by becoming the first recognized Black NWA World Heavyweight champion, a title he held twice. Advertisement He was also a three-time Tag Team champion in TNA, including once with former NFL cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones while the latter was suspended one year from the league in 2007. Killings is most known for his comedic segments and providing levity to various forms of WWE programming, which is now being lamented on social media with the news of his release.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
‘Possibly hundreds' of mail pieces found scattered on busy downtown St. Louis street
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis radio personality found 'possibly hundreds' of pieces of mail scattered across a busy downtown street early Tuesday morning during her commute to work. Debbie Monterrey, a longtime KMOX radio host, came across the scene around 4 a.m. Tuesday on 14th Street near its intersection with Clark Avenue, just steps from the Enterprise Center. Monterrey shared a 15-second video clip of her experience with FOX 2, a news partner of KMOX, and reflected on the odd discovery Wednesday during 'The Chris and Amy Show' on KMOX. 'I'm just driving in how I do. And I get towards the light and I'm like 'What?,'' said Monterrey. 'At first I thought somebody knocked over a garbage can, but then I realized, this is mail. Then, as I started looking around, there was tons of it. And those bins, the sort of white corrugated bins they use for the mail, there were a couple of them smashed in the street and just some piles. Pretty significant piles and then just mail scattered everywhere.' The video shows letters and parcels of various sizes, some in piles, spread out over several car lengths. Monterrey estimated there may have been hundreds of pieces of mail. 'I didn't know what to do because you can't call the post office at 4 in the morning. No one is answering the phone,' said Monterrey. 'I called 911 and no one answered the phone. I thought I don't know if I should call police, but someone needs to get the mail off and it's not my job. What am I going to do?' Monterrey then headed to her office, and another co-worker who showed up shortly after informed her that someone, believed to be a mail worker, was cleaning up the mess. So how did it get there? That remains unclear. It's worth noting the U.S. Postal Service has a major St. Louis processing facility less than a mile away at 1720 Market Street. 'My theory here is it probably fell off a truck because it didn't look like stuff that was being delivered by a postal carrier,' said Monterrey. 'It looked like stuff that was being trucked somewhere else.' FOX 2 reached out to a USPS spokesperson for comment, who provided this brief statement, but nothing more: 'We're making every effort to ensure all mail has been recovered and delivered timely.' It's unclear how many pieces of mail may have been scattered or whether any deliveries were damaged or delayed. FOX 2 will update if new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Cena Closes Rivalry With Randy Orton Thanks to Cheap Shot at 'Backlash'
John Cena may have ended his feud with Randy Orton for good. Cena put the top male prize on the "WWE SmackDown" brand at stake against his old rival Randy Orton at "Backlash 2025." It was an Undisputed WWE Championship that featured outside interference, which the 17-time world champion took full advantage of. Advertisement Orton was setting up for a punt kick when R-Truth prevented "The Viper" from striking. R-Truth took an RKO for his efforts. Cena ended up hitting Orton with a low blow before clocking him with a shot from his championship. He then pinned Orton to successfully defend the title. Orton had the hometown advantage, as "Backlash" was held inside Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It wasn't enough for "The Viper" to win his 15th world championship, as Cena bent the rules to keep his historic 17th world title reign intact. Many wondered if Cody Rhodes would make a surprise appearance, but it wasn't meant to be. Rhodes lost the Undisputed WWE Championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 20. Advertisement Cena was the one who ended Rhodes' reign with the Undisputed WWE Championship. The two headlined "WrestleMania Sunday." Cena pinned Rhodes after a belt shot to the head and interference from music star Travis Scott. Fans are now left to wonder when Rhodes will get his rematch against Cena. Rhodes is reportedly scheduled to be back on the road full-time soon. Whether he'll rekindle his rivalry with Cena upon his return remains to be seen, but it's been expected by many fans. Related: 'WWE Backlash 2025' Spoilers and Results: Will Cody Rhodes Confront John Cena?
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
WWE Backlash 2025 Live Streaming: When and where to watch pay-per-view event live on TV and online
John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship title against Randy Orton, and the long-time rivalry will play out once again at the WWE Backlash pay-per-view event on Sunday (India Time). John Cena, who defeated Cody Rhodes to break Ric Flair's record at WrestleMania 41, will take on his arch-rival, and this match is expected to be the one last time these two square off inside a ring. This is John Cena's retirement tour and the 17-time world champion will call time on his in-ring career at the end of 2025. Cena has been taking the fans for quite a ride ever since turning heel at Elimination Chamber. In other matches, Dominik Mysterio will take on Penta as he will defend his Intercontinental Championship. Jacob Fatu, Drew McIntyre, Damien Priest and LA Knight will be involved in a fatal-four-way match for the US Title. Becky Lynch will challenge Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship as well. Dominik Mysterio (c) vs Penta - Singles match for WWE Intercontinental Championship Jacob Fatu (c) vs LA Knight vs Damien Priest vs Drew McIntyre - Fatal four-way match for the WWE United States Championship Pat McAfee vs Gunther - Singles match Lyra Valkyria (c) vs Becky Lynch - Singles match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship John Cena (c) vs Randy Orton - Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship WWE Backlash 2025 will take place on Sunday, May 11 in India. The event will start at 4:30 AM IST. WWE Backlash 2025 will take place at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The live streaming of WWE Backlash 2025 will be available on the Netflix app and website.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE Backlash 2025' Start Time, Date, Location, and Match Card
"WWE Backlash 2025" is approaching, and key superstars on the "Raw" and "SmackDown" brands are preparing for the PLE. An old rivalry has been renewed between two future WWE Hall of Famers. A protégé betrayed by her mentor will look for revenge. A popular color commentator is set to return to the ring against a former world champion, and a champion on the fast track to stardom seeks to keep his momentum going. Advertisement The marquee match on the "WWE Backlash" card will be contested for the Undisputed WWE Championship. It'll be titleholder John Cena going one-on-one with his longtime enemy Randy Orton. "The Viper" will have the hometown crowd on his side. 'WWE Backlash 2025' Date and Location Randy Orton marches down to the ring during an episode of "WWE SmackDown."(via WWE) "WWE Backlash" will be taking place on Saturday. The event will be held inside Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Standard and resale tickets for the show are still available through Ticketmaster. Start Time John Cena makes his way out with the Undisputed WWE Championship around his waist.(via WWE) WWE is set to air a live feed of the countdown show on Saturday, which will begin at 6 p.m. ET. The card will be streamed on the Peacock service beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Match Card Becky Lynch explains her decision to attack Lyra Valkyria during an episode of "WWE Raw."(via WWE) As of now, there are four matches scheduled for the card. Any potential additions to "WWE Backlash 2025" will be updated here. Advertisement John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton - for the Undisputed WWE Championship Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch - for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Gunther vs. Pat McAfee Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest - for the WWE United States Championship Related: Yet Another Major WWE Departure Confirmed for 'Friday Night SmackDown' Star
