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WWE ‘MONEY IN THE BANK’ 2025: R-Truth’s Shocking Return, Naomi and Seth Rollins Set to Cash In After Victories

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As predicted, two heavily-favored WWE superstars left the Induit Dome in Los Angeles with those all-important briefcases to cash in, anywhere, anytime on a WWE champion after the smoke cleared on Saturday’s Money in the Bank premium-live event streaming on Peacock.

However, the biggest surprise of the night didn’t occur during the Money in the Bank men’s or women’s ladder match, it happened during the main event which saw 17-time and current WWE Universal Champion, John Cena teaming with You Tube and pro wrestling sensation, Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.

After the social media frenzy six days earlier, in reaction to R-Truth posting that he has been released from the WWE and his contract was not going to be renewed, and “We Want Truth” chants at WWE shows for the past week, ‘Truth’ jumped out of the crowd in a black hoodie to stop childhood hero-turned-heel, John Cena using the championship belt to knock out Cody Rhodes as he did to him on Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE?

After ‘Truth’ took out Cena so Rhodes could secure the win, he revealed himself to the WWE universe. With speculation and controversy all week long if Truth’s contract status was a “work,” or if it was “real,” in particular, because the WWE had Ron Killings (aka R-Truth) t-shirts ready for order on shop.wwe.com, fans and pundits battled back and forth on the topic, but ultimately settled on that the WWE realizing the error of their ways. Thus, it was assumed they brought Killings back under a new contract.

During the Money in the Bank post-show, a member of the media asked WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, about R-Truth’s sudden return and all he would say is was “all part of the show.” Later, on social media, Ron Killings responded to a fan’s post on X who stated, “We all got worked,” but Killings said, “No work.” Below are the other top moments from the MITB!

LOGAN’S PAUL ASAI MOONSUALT

Say what you will, but Logan Paul delivered the move of the night and certainly of his tag match with John Cena against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Paul flew through the air from the second rope to the outside onto Uso who was laid out on the announce table. Paul’s athleticism is sick! His way with a drone is sick … and he has all the making of a future WWE champion if he wants it.

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Throughout the match, Cena and Paul were having trouble getting on the same page, which could be a precursor to Logan getting a shot at the WWE undisputed championship before Cena attempts to leave with the belt at the end of his retirement tour this December.

I HATE YOU SOLO!

The moment we’ve been waiting for finally arrived. Jacob Fatu turned on Solo Sikoa, after Sikoa called him, “No Gas, No Brains” previously on ‘SmackDown.’ As Sikoa was about to make it all the way up the ladder (during the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match), Fatu had Solo believing he had cleared the path for him to win before yanking his leg during his ascent and yelling at him. “I hate you!” Next, Fatu went off on Sikoa and took him out of the match costing him any chance of victory. The move cements Fatu as a fast rising star able to go “solo” without Solo!

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SETH ‘FREAKIN’ ROLLINS

The only way the WWE creative could have booked the finish to the Men’s Money in the Bank was having Seth Rollins win the briefcase, and after looking like it would be L.A. Knight’s to win. Seth pulled the ‘Mega-Star’ off the ladder and delivered a stomp before grabbing the briefcase, This makes Knight’s third loss in this match in the last three years. Ultimately, Seth is going to have all the power now, threatening the champs all along the way with Paul Heyman by his side, and his side pieces of muscle, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, to soften any competitor up in his way. Until they all implode that is!

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NAOMI GETS HER SHOT

This new heel version of Naomi is firing on all cylinders! So, it only made sense for her to be rewarded with the win and the briefcase during the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Since it was revealed that Naomi was behind Jade Gargill’s attack back in March, her new catchphrase “proceed with caution” and her often maniacal attitude, makes her a complete threat.

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Still to come –  Can Naomi ever get back in the EST’s good graces? Could Bianca and Naomi end up working together both having axes to grind with Jade? Naomi is eyeing the WWE Women’s championship and the belt worn by Tiffany Stratton. The way things are looking, we wouldn’t be surprised one bit if Naomi wins gold.

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LYRA VALKYRIA WRESTLING HER BEST MATCH 

Even though, “The Man,” Becky Lynch won the Women’s Intercontinental title by seemingly holding onto Lyra’s ring garb, it also cemented the fact that heels now hold all the major title belts currently in the WWE. However, that did not change the fact that Valkyria’s prowess in the ring was at its strongest, executing moves, selling the story and no longer just being a pushover. In the end, Valkyria had to raise Lynch’s hand in victory several times over. But that was Becky’s big mistake. Having had enough, Lyra hit a suplex and a Nightwing finisher on her former idol before existing in disgust.

The 2025 edition of Money in the Bank was entertaining with some unpredictable and predictable moments, but now sets up what could be a years-worth of story of just when, and on who, will Seth Rollins and Naomi aim to cash in on a WWE champion, anytime, anywhere. Grade: B+

So, what was your favorite moment from ‘Money in the Bank’? Share your thoughts via the comment section. But first, check out this highlight reel of key moments from last night’s card below.

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Could Kristen Vaganos and Josh Kelly Be Exiting ‘General Hospital?’

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General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.

The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.

Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.

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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?

Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.

So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?

Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.

Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam Delivers Sally’s Baby as Billy Reels from Jill’s Health Crisis in Tearjerker Episode

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The Tuesday, October 20 episode saw The Young and the Restless deliver some deeply-poignant moments in the aftermath of Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally’s (Courtney Hope) wedding.

The scenes which will be talked about for some time to come, because of how they can impact longterm story, had Adam (Mark Grossman) being the one to deliver Billy and Sally’s baby, while Billy was gut-punched by a phone call from Snapper Foster that Jill had suffered a heart attack in London.

In story, while up in Sally’s room at the GCAC, wishing his ex all the happiness, (because Adam and Billy have no love lost, and he didn’t want to cause waves), Sally’s water broke. In true soapy fashion, all phones were dead. Sally’s phone was missing because it was with Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Adam’s battery ran out etc. Prior to that, Adam did try to call Billy, but Billy did not pick up his calls, as he was with Cane (Billy Flynn) coming to terms with the news on Jill.

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TORN BETWEEN RUNNING TO HIS MOTHER OR HIS NEW WIFE AND BABY

Now in the perfect storm of circumstances, Adam is the one to help Sally deliver her baby when she begged him to stay with er screaming, “Please don’t make me do this alone!” Adam reminded Sally that he’d already delivered a baby twice before. She assured him that it will be OK, and not to be scared, because this isn’t the same set of circumstances when she lost their daughter, Ava, during childbirth.

Downstairs, Billy is in tears over his mother. So too is Cane. Cane speaks to Jill on the phone when Snapper holds the phone to her while at her hospital bed. He tells her he loves her. Billy cannot bring himself to talk to his mom.

Cane decides he will go to London. Billy doesn’t know what to do with a new wife and a baby on the way. It’s clear how much losing Jill would devastate Billy. Cane tells Lily (Christel Khalil) what has happened to Jill, and Billy informs Jack (Peter Bergman) before he tries to find his bride who is upstairs in her room.

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A NEW ABBOTT

Back in Sally’s room, eventually Adam asks Sally (who is deep in labor), if she thought she was having a girl or boy, and she said a boy. But then, Adam introduced her to her “beautiful, perfect baby girl.” It was a moment laced with so much history for Adam and Sally and Adam and Billy, when you think of the deaths of Ava and Deliah.

As Sally cradled her newborn little bundle of joy, Adam went to go get Billy at her request, and as he made his way to the door, Billy was standing there. Billy is stunned to see his rival standing, but then Sally tells Billy to meet his daughter!

Billy rushes to the bedside to be my his new wife and daughter, with the heartbreaking final shot of Adam emotionally overcome thinking of the baby he has lost with Sally. and how he wishes things could have turned out differently in a bittersweet moment.

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EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCES

The episode was laced with hankie-inducing moments from Jason Thompson, Courtney Hope, Mark Grossman and Billy Flynn, who each delivered, to bring this story so much heart and history.  There is plenty of Emmy material within for next year for these four.

You can check out the final moments of yesterday’s episode where Billy meets his daughter for the first time, followed by the final shot of Adam at the door below, followed by our live chat replay with Y&R stars, Jason Thompson and Courtney Hope which streamed immediately after this episode aired in all timezones on the Michael Fairman Channel.

Now let us know, did you reach for the hankies during the episode? Did you like that Adam was the one to deliver Sally’s baby? Do you think something more will happen with Jill? Share your reactions in the comment section.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Finn Blows a Gasket After Steffy Reveals She’s Gone Ahead and Become Carter and Daphne’s Surrogate

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On the Monday, October 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, after Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stammering around and trying to find a way to couch her lie to her husband, Finn (Tanner Novlan), she finally admits what she has been dreading telling him.

But not before, Finn and Steffy rehash Monaco, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), and how it was turning point in their lives (that’s an understatement) with Finn reiterating, “Our marriage is precious. What we have is pure and true.”

Finn promises Sheila is out of their lives for good, and Steffy chokes back tears saying how she wished she hadn’t removed her ring and hightailed it out of Monaco. She says she wishes she could take that back, but she can’t.

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Steffy tells Finn she has a lot to say. Finn tells her there is nothing they can’t overcome. Steffy says she made a significant decision while he was away. She goes to to say what a great friend Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) has been to her. Finn asks if Daphne and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) are still interviewing to find a surrogate? Steffy says they found someone and the process has begun, and its “me.”

Finn gulps, “What do you mean it’s you?” Steffy eeks out of her mouth, “I agreed to be Daphne and Carter’s surrogate.” Finn, who is a doctor no less says, “I don’t understand!” He explains he knows there is a list of medical and legal hurdles someone has to go through before a woman can become a surrogate for a couple. He also tells Steffy he knows she could never carry a child and give it up.

Next, Finn tells Steffy she’s wonderful for considering to do this for Carter and Daphne, but she’ll have to tell them no. Steffy says it’s too late. That while he was out of town they went ahead with the procedure. Finn asks, “What procedure?” Steffy responds, “The fertilization of the eggs.” Finn learns they used Steffy’s frozen eggs and did the implantation and loses it!

“I can’t believe you went and did that! This isn’t something a wife does when their husband is out of town on a business trip,” hollers Finn. He cannot believe what he is hearing and that his wife just went and did this without him! He pushes back on Steffy. demanding answers, “There’s more going on here. What is it? Steffy? Tell me!” We fade to black.

You can check out the pivotal scene between Finn and Steffy below.

Now weigh-in: are you glad Finn is as of now not being a doofus? That he is pushy back on Steffy? Do you think Steffy will continue with this lie or admit she slept with Carter and became pregnant? Either way, would Finn stay with his wife while she became a surrogate for Carter and Daphne? Let us know in the comment section.

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