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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

By Michael Fairman

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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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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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