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WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW: Ron Killings Sheds ‘R-Truth’, Gunther Becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion

By Michael Fairman

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In what will go down as pivotal episode of Netflix’s Monday Night Raw, the fallout from this past weekend’s Money in the Bank premium live event was felt by the WWE universe, the locker room, and in plans for what comes next.

As had been heavily promoted, R-Truth aka Ron Killings was set to made an appearance on RAW following the shocker that sent social media into a frenzy when after being released from the WWE at the end of his current contract, R-Truth showed up in the main event at Money in the Bank between John Cena and Logan Paul vs Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.

It was ‘Truth” disguised in a hoodie that pummeled Cena in retribution for his loss at Saturday Night’s Main Event and for his endless poking fun at the always humorous comic relief that the character of R-Truth has delivered in recent years. “Truth’s” appearance cost Cena the match as Rhodes pinned him to secure the victory.

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R-TRUTH NO MORE/RON KILLINGS IS BACK

Fast-forward to RAW, and out of nowhere R-Truth hopped the guardrail, jumped onto the announce table and addressed the WWE fans since his shocking return on Saturday. He gave credit to where credit is due for their outrage of his being let-go, which ignited a firestorm to bring him back. However, he warned the WWE universe that while he has returned for them, he is also returning to himself.

Next, taking out a scissors, Killings cut off the braids from his head, signifying he is done with being “Truth.” He added, R-Truth can be too funny all the time. R-Truth can be too nice. And he’s too forgiving. Not me”.  He ended with, “R-Truth… the truth has set me free. I am Ron Killings. I am the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Now put some respect on my name!”

While it remains to be seen if the WWE can capitalize on keeping Ron Killings popularity and relevancy right now, and have a long term story planned for him, this was a defining moment for the 53-year-old’s career.

THE RING GENERAL CAPTURES THE CHAMPIONSHIP

All eyes were on the main event of RAW from Phoenix, Arizona, as once again the WWE World champion “Main Event” Jey Uso would face former champ, Gunther. Many in the WWE universe believed there was no way that a major title like this would be lost on an episode of their flagship show … but think again!

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Back in April, Uso defeated Gunther for the championship at WrestleMania 41. However on this night, Gunther was able to avenge that loss, taking advantage of  Uso who was physically worn out and battered from week’s of matches preceding this one, by putting him in a sleeper choke-hold till Jey passed out and the referee called the match.

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As to the creative decision to take the belt off the hugely popular babyface, Jey Uso, only 2 months after winning the title felt premature, and now the WWE has heels with all the major belts. As to their plans for Uso now, will he will go back and chase Gunther to regain the title, or be looped into another storyline and feud? Stay tuned.

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

CM Punk challenged WWE Universal Champion, John Cena to a match on RAW, but Cena changed the challenge and said he would defend it at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on June 28th.

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The “King and Queen of the Ring” tournament kicked-off with Roxanne Perez advancing on the women’s side, and Sami Zayn on the men’s side  Elsewhere, AJ Styles defeated Chad Gable, Becky Lynch got a surprise visitor in a return by Bayley as Lyra Valkyrie stood by looking confused. In addition, Nikki Bella made an appearance and had a mini-war of words with Liv Morgan.

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After RAW went off the air, Jey Uso took to the ring to address the crowd in attendance accompanied by his son, who was with him on this night which saw him lose the title. You can check out Jey’s emotional speech below.

Now let us know, are you glad Ron Killings seems to have buried R-Truth for now and we have this new/old incarnation of his pro wrestling persona? What do you think about Gunther defeating Jey Uso? Was it the right move by the WWE? Comment below.  

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Has Dylan’s Mystery Caller/Stalker Been Revealed to Be an Alive Luna Nozawa?

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We have another scream machine on her hands at The Bold and the Beautiful after the dramatic ending of the May 1 episode, and that would be Dylan (Sydney Bullock)!

B&B is finally making some headway on just who was the person behind the mystery call that Dylan received telling her they have some “unfinished business.” At the time of the mysterious call, it was clear that the voice was altered to disguise the true identify of the person on the the other line.

On today’s show, after Dylan and Electra (Laneya Grace) exchange words in the wardrobe room about Dylan wanting to rebuild their trust and friendship and how Electra has issues stemming from way back trusting anyone after what Remy (Christian Weissmanm) did to her by befriending her and then plastering deep fake nude photos of her across social media.

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The timing of Electra bringing up Remy is also interesting to us, as we had previously reported now that Christian Weissmann is back and on on contract with The Bold and the Beautiful, he’s already teased that Remy has another connection to someone on the canvas, which many are still believing its Dylan.

At the end of the episode, after Electra leaves the room, Dylan hears noises coming from behind the dress rack. She asks, “Jamie” is that with you? After no answer and a bit more hangar and dress ruffling, a figure steps out behind it, while Dylan is looking down at her tablet trying to get back to work.

When Dylan looks up, she lets out a scream that could be heard to Nebraska, as viewers see partial view of what looks to be a woman with long dark hair from the back. Dylan in shock, says, “It’s you!” We fade to black.

So, what’s going on here? Is the reason the caller said to her that we have “unfinished business” because on Monday, it will be revealed to actually be an alive and well, Luna (Lisa Yamada)? Did the two strikes some sort of deal, that allowed Dylan to help Luna escape after Luna supposedly died after Dylan ran her down with her car, which was all off-screen? Another theory, is the mystery caller is Remy and he is doing some sort of Luna fakeout on Dylan for a yet to be revealed reason.

What do you think is going on? Did Lisa Yamada just make an on-screen return to The Bold and the Beautiful? Share your thoughts and theories below, but first check out our recent interview from back in March on the Michael Fairman Channel when Lisa who attended the BBTV app launch party.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Nick Confesses His Drug Problem to Victor; Joshua Morrow, Mark Grossman, Eric Braeden Bring the Newman Bond

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When The Young and the Restless can deliver an emotional side to their stories and their family dynamics, it usually makes for some great scenes delivered by their A-list cast.

Such was the case on the Friday, May 1 episode when Adam (Mark Grossman) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) returned to Genoa City and gave their father, Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), an update on what had gone down with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) in Las Vegas.

As Victor questioned, “What the hell happened?” Nick piped up, “We both made mistakes along the way, but we’re here now and we’re sorry for giving you so much worry on top of everything else that you’re dealing with,” which was in reference to Victor trying to reclaim his company Newman Enterprises et al.

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NICK’S CONFESSION

Next, Nick, explains one of the ways he messed up while trying to go after Matt Clark, when he admitted to this father with tears in his eyes, “That’s one of the ways I messed up … I took Fentanyl willingly. Some of it was because of Matt, but most of it was on me. I was in a lot of pain, dad, after my accident, I was burning through my prescription meds really quickly after I left the hospital. I could see that it was becoming a problem. But honestly, I thought that I could manage it.  I was wrong. I was out in LA and Matt had taken Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun) and he gave me this bag of pills and said I could use it to trade for information. When I went out to that drug warehouse, he was trying to convince me and Sharon (Sharon Case) that Noah was a drug addict. I just put the pills in my pocket of my jacket and I came back to Genoa City and I was in a lot of pain, dad, and I was wearing that jacket. I put my hands in the pocket and the pills were there.”

Nick sadly added, “I was desperate. I couldn’t get anymore prescription meds, so I took the fentanyl  I’m deeply ashamed that I was so weak, but all I can do is stand here and tell you the truth that I’m going to make this right and I’ll get better.”

BROTHER TO BROTHER

Adam stood up for his brother and reconfirmed to Victor the plan for help Nick through his pill addiction, “Nick is already on his way to doing that. Sharon has set up an appointment with an outpatient facility. He’s going to do the meetings and he’s going to push through this better than ever.”

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“You should also know that the only reason I’m standing here is because of Adam,” Nick confessed to Victor. “Every time I fell, you were there to pick me up. You risked your life to save me, and that’s not something I will ever forget.”

In the climatic and emotional ending of the scene, Nick in tears admits his shame to his dad, who comes in to give him hug. Nick says, “I’m so sorry. I know that this is the last thing you or this family needs.”

All three actors, Joshua Morrow, Mark Grossman and Eric Braeden, were excellent in this exchange in their scenes, but at its epicenter continues to be the Emmy-worthy performances by Y&R MVP, Joshua Morrow. Nick’s heartbreaking journey and fall from grace with his pill addiction problem has finally shown the clinks in the armor of the man who is always on the ready to help others … now he needs to let others help him through this. Can we do it?

So, what did you think of the scenes between the Newman man featuring Joshua, Mark and Eric on the Friday episode of Y&R? And though who watched also know that at the very end, Matt Clark who clearly has been injured wakes up from being conked out, so there is more revenge to come on the Newman clan. Share your thoughts below, but take a look at these scenes from a Canadian viewers who saw them air yesterday.

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophia Seemingly Plans to End Her Life, But Not Before Setting Fire to Johnny’s Apartment With Him Trapped Inside

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The final few moments of the Thursday, April 30 episode of Days of our Lives, will pave the way, to what just may be the end of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) life, but not as you may think!

After an unhinged Sophia paid a visit to Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), maced him in the eyes, knocked him out and then tied up to a chair, now conscious, she lets him know that she holds him responsible for all the trouble and trauma she has gone through from adopting her child, and her being sent to a mental institution.

So instead of the unregistered gun Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) gave her to finish off Johnny, Sophia sets up a plan to light candle, use nail polish remover and turn on the gas on the stove to ultimately create a mass explosion, which although Johnny pleaded to her not to that to all the innocent people inside his apartment building, she doesn’t seem to care.

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FIERY FACE OFF

The plan was supposed to be, after she takes care of Johnny she will toss the gun in the Salem River, then focus on payback to Holly Jonas before leaving town to start a new life.

Now, Sophia makes her exit, leaving Johnny to be a few moments away from an explosion or gas inhalation, when Chanel (Raven Bowens) comes home after awaiting the results of her mammogram. She sees Johnny tied up, as he panics and tells her to put out the flame on the candle, things go awry, and a fire has begun and everything may go up in flames with Johnny and Chanel inside.

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A BROKEN SOPHIA

Back in her room, Sophia breaks down after reading the social media comments about her, she planted, and then starts writing a suicide or farewell note which says. “I’m tired of begging for forgiveness for my mistakes. All I wanted was to move forward, to be loved and understood. But it’s clear that I was never going to get that. Holly Jonas said that I was dead to her. So, as her former BFF, I’m going to make her dream a reality.”

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A DEADLY TRAP

Now, the fate of Johnny, Chanel and Sophia will be revealed on tomorrow’s May 1st cliffhanger, which may be the end of Sophia when she crosses paths with Kirsten at the bridge near the river. We do know Rachel Boyd is no longer appearing in the show credits section and is now off contract with the soap.

So, what did you think of the climatic final moments of DAYS? What did you think of the performance of Rachel Boyd as Sophia Choi? Let us know via the comment section.

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