The unexpected twists surrounding R-Truth’s WWE status continue to spark debate—and now a longtime wrestling personality is weighing in.
Following R-Truth’s surprise appearance at the 2025 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event, where he attacked John Cena, former WCW and TNA ring announcer David Penzer shared his thoughts on social media, suggesting the entire situation may have been a planned storyline all along.
“My opinion is that this was a total work from the start and that they want everyone to believe it wasn’t so that talent doesn’t get their feelings hurt. My take, tell me why I’m wrong…” Penzer wrote on Twitter/X.
My opinion is that this was a total work from the start and that they want everyone to believe it wasn't so that talent doesn't get their feelings hurt. My take, tell me why I'm wrong… https://t.co/z2NpwQOlin
— David Penzer (@davidpenzer) June 8, 2025
The comment follows widespread reports—including from PWInsider’s Mike Johnson—stating that R-Truth’s release was a legitimate internal mistake, later reversed after backstage backlash and fan reaction. WWE reportedly realized the decision had caused unrest among the locker room, prompting them to bring Truth back into the fold in time for a surprise return at MITB.
Despite those reports, Penzer doubled down on his gut feeling in a follow-up post:
“After a bit of reflection I certainly don’t know the ‘truth’ about the Ron Killings ‘angle,’ just that my gut says work. Not my hill to die on, just my feeling. Problem for legitimate wrestling journalists is they are covering a business steeped in deception for centuries. Not an easy gig.”
After a bit of reflection I certainly don't know the "truth" about the Ron Killings "angle" just that my gut says work. Not my hill to die on just my feeling. Problem for legitimate wrestling journalists is they are covering a business steeped in deception for centuries. Not an…
— David Penzer (@davidpenzer) June 8, 2025
While WWE has not officially commented on the matter, the situation continues to generate buzz among fans and insiders alike. Whether the events surrounding R-Truth’s release and return were real or part of a larger narrative remains a topic of debate—but one thing is clear: R-Truth’s legacy and popularity are as strong as ever.
