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D'Amore inquired about Killings' availability. A week after being informed that his WWE contract was not being renewed, Ron 'R-Truth' Killings was brought back to the company in the main event of Money in the Bank. For that week, crowds across WWE programming chanted for Truth and his colleagues publicly showed support for him. Killings' return was written about by former TNA President Scott D'Amore in his latest column for Uncrowned. D'Amore shared that he exchanged messages with Killings before he came back to WWE. He inquired about his availability for the Maple Leaf Pro show in July. Here's what D'Amore wrote: I exchanged texts with Ronnie shortly before the show. No, he didn’t mention that he was going back to WWE — he’s a pro and he also knows that I hate spoilers. (Why would anyone WANT to know spoilers? Wrestling is at its best when there are surprises.) Obviously I wanted to check if there was a chance that he could be legally cleared to appear at Maple Leaf Pro'ss next big pay-per-view on July 5, but mainly we had a great talk about the outpouring of love from not just fans, but also Ronnie’s peers when news broke that he was done with WWE. I experienced something similar when I was let go from TNA in February 2024. Like I said to Ronnie, it is like attending your own funeral, and by that I mean you get to hear the things people usually only say when it’s too late. I don’t know for a fact if Ronnie asked WWE to be known as “Ron Killings” — his real name — as part of this new deal, but it is very smart. Because it is his legal name, he can use it for future projects, television shows, other wrestling gigs, signings, whatever. “R-Truth” is WWE IP. Killings showed up on the June 9th WWE Raw and to read a recap of his appearance, head over to this Fightful article.

On Monday's WWE Raw, R-Truth shed his former-self, cutting off his braids and saying that he is now Ron Killins. Killings said that the truth set him free. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Killings responded to Bully Ray, who said that he didn't want to hear Killings mention "Truth" anymore after cutting his braids. "Who the fuck he talking to? Who is he telling me who I am? I know who I am. I'm protecting him. Everybody has somebody trying to tell them who the fuck they are. I know who I am. I not the nice (guy). I'm driving now! Don't let nobody tell you who you are. You know you better than anybody. I know me better than anybody. They better put some respect on my name. I am the truth. How are you gonna tell me why I cut my hair? I do what I want to do. It ain't that nice time no more. I won't be taken advantage of no more. Things are going to change around here. I'm driving now. "I don't think people really understand. You're gonna have a lot of people give their input and think they are the maestro of your life, emotions, and thoughts. Ain't nobody the maestro of me or for me. I do me. I wish you would. I feel different. I feel more alive than I have ever felt. I'm driving now. Y'all can tell everybody that." Killings stated on Sunday, June 1st that he had been released by WWE. After a week of "We Want Truth" chants on WWE TV, he returned at WWE Money in the Bank. Fans can find Fightful's coverage of WWE Money in the Bank by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit and link to the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription.

Updated Summer of the Beasts card. Coming up for Major League Wrestling on June 26th is their Summer of the Beasts special. It is taking place in Queens, New York. The newest addition to the card is a National Openweight Title bout. It'll be Último Guerrero defending his title against Hammerstone. Here is MLW's write-up about the match: Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced an MLW National Openweight Title Fight: Ultimo Guerrero (champion) vs. Alex Hammerstone at MLW Summer of the Beasts, live on YouTube at 9pm from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, June 26. Buy tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Fans around the world can stream Summer of the Beasts free starting at 9pm ET on YouTube.com/MajorLeagueWrestling Thursday, June 26. In a historic first-time encounter, the legendary luchador Ultimo Guerrero will make his third title defense against the very man who was crowned the inaugural MLW National Openweight Champion in 2019. Hammerstone, who held the prestigious title for an unprecedented two and a half years without ever losing it, has now set his sights on reclaiming the championship he believes is rightfully his. The clash emerged after an incendiary confrontation at Azteca Lucha, where Hammerstone interrupted Guerrero's post-match celebration with disrespectful remarks. Moments later, Hammerstone attacked the champion from behind, leaving Guerrero battered and draping himself provocatively in the American flag. The shocking incident marked a transformation in Hammerstone, who now boldly claims he alone can make the National Openweight Championship great again. Guerrero, undaunted by Hammerstone's bravado, enters this showdown after successful title defenses in Arena México and most recently in Chicago. Known worldwide for his dominant reigns and epic battles in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), Ultimo Guerrero's prestigious career includes multiple world championship victories and legendary performances at lucha libre's most storied arenas. As tension escalates, fans eagerly anticipate a fierce showdown that pits Hammerstone’s raw power and aggressive nationalism against Guerrero’s storied lucha excellence and resilient fighting spirit. Will Guerrero's reign continue, cementing his legacy further? Or will Hammerstone reclaim the championship and usher in a controversial new era? Secure your seat today at www.MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite, with tickets starting at just $15. Don’t miss your chance to experience MLW live from New York City! Local bell time for ticket holders is 6:55pm ET. Summer of the Beasts will be headlined by KENTA challenging Matt Riddle for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.

Terri Runnels was disappointed with Raw 25. In January 2018, WWE hosted a 25 year anniversary episode of Raw. Notably, the show was held in two different venues, broadcasting from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the Manhattan Center in Manhattan. The show featured a ton of legends like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Eric Bischoff, JBL, Mark Henry, Ted DiBiase, Ric Flair, and many others. WWE honored a number of female performers during the show too, bringing out stars like Terri Runnels, Kelly Kelly, Trish Stratus, Lillian Garcia, Michelle McCool. In a new interview with Ring The Belle, Runnels said that she was sad with how the female legends were presented at the show. “Here’s what’s interesting about that. Dustin calls and says, ‘I told Vince that it’d be great if you could walk me out.’ I loved that cause it had been so long since he and I were seen in the same squared box on the television. Then, he called me back and said, ‘You’re going to have your own thing to do.’ No, his words were, ‘You’re going to have your own spotlight.’ When he said that, I was like, ‘Okay.’ I’m thinking about our old entrances like, ‘So now, I’m just going to have a spotlight on me or what?’ It turned out, if you guys watched the 25th anniversary, it turned out that all we women did was just walk out and [wave]. Which was sad, it made me sad.” TMZ recently issued a big report, saying that Brie Bella is in talks to return to WWE to compete at Evolution. Learn more by clicking here. If you missed anything from Monday's episode of Raw, check out our full recap of the show here. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit and link to the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription.

Nikki Bella wanted to be with the girls. Bella made her return to WWE on the June 9 edition of Raw, coming face-to-face with Liv Morgan during a promo segment. It appears that Bella could be on track to facing Liv Morgan in some capacity at WWE Evolution, as Morgan ended the segment by laying out Bella with her Oblivion finisher. In a new interview with the Toronto Sun, Natalya revealed that Nikki Bella denied getting her own personal locker room, saying that she wanted to change with the rest of the girls. "So yesterday, in the locker room, they wanted to get Nikki her own locker room. They were like, we’re going to get Nikki Bella her own room, she’s going to have her own space, we’ll put a fruit tray in there and all this stuff that she wanted. She goes, ‘No. I don’t want to change in my own locker room.’ This is what I love about Nikki, she goes, ‘I want to change with the rest of the girls.’ She’s like, ‘I want to be in the locker room with the rest of the girls because that’s the most special place to be. It’s about being with the girls.’ I love that. So she was in the locker room with us, it’s a very sacred place." Natalya continued on and said that Bella got right back in the groove of things. "It was so fun because she was in the locker room. The girls just loved seeing her. It was just like she was right back in the groove, like she hadn’t missed a beat. So, that’s the thing that people don’t see behind the scenes of what we do, it’s a sisterhood. We don’t all have to love each other, we don’t all have to get along 24/7, but at the end of the day, we’re a group of women that really love and respect each other and Nikki understood that. She didn’t want her own room, she wanted to be with us. I love that and I made sure that she looked perfect before she went out.” If you missed anything else from Monday's edition of Raw, catch up on the show by clicking here. TMZ recently issued a report on Brie Bella potentially coming out of retirement for a match at WWE Evolution. Learn more by clicking here. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit and link to the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription

WWE EVOLVE aired its latest episode of June 11th from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The event aired on Tubi. Full results and highlights are below. WWE EVOLVE Results (6/11) - Jackson Drake celebrates being the first-ever WWE EVOLVE Champion. - Lince Dorado says he will bring in two friends to help against the Vanity Project. - Zayda Steel & Nikkita Lyons def. Layla Diggs & Masyn Holiday - Kali Armstrong says she didn't need Natalya's help last Wednesday. - Jamar Hampton (renamed Troy Yearwood) def. It’s Gal - Marcus Mathers cuts a promo. - Jordan Oasis vignette. - Wes Lee def. Cappuccino Jones Layla Diggs with the BEST scissors kick I have ever seen! -- #WWEEvolve pic.twitter.com/GKuqmcoYwC — ------------ (@WrestlingCovers) June 12, 2025 Wes Lee vs Cappuccino Jones WWE Evolve [6/11/25] #WweEvolve --: Neon Guts - Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams@WesLee_WWE @coldbrewjones pic.twitter.com/NvlgmBAAU7 — Willy (@wtffwilly) June 12, 2025 Zayda tagging Nikkita --#WWEEvolve pic.twitter.com/TNLgLK09dg — Sonya Bayley - WWE Fan ---- (@SDevilleLive) June 12, 2025 Lince Dorado teases bringing in some friends to take on the Vanity Project -- #WWEEvolve pic.twitter.com/2kgf7fChXL — Lil Evolve (@LilLevelUp) June 12, 2025 You can find results from around the wrestling world at Fightful's results section. Subscribe to Fightful Select for The Weekender podcast with Stephen Jensen for reviews of top independent wrestling shows.

Lariato Pro Wrestling lands a broadcasting deal. Lariato Pro Wrestling has signed a broadcasting deal with with STGN 49 MEDIA GROUP. The deal will include Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson delivering live events, podcasts, and pay-per-views. From Lariato: After eight years of steady growth and creativity, Georgia based Professional Wrestling organization Lariato Pro Wrestling lands a broadcasting deal with STGN 49 MEDIA GROUP, inc. Norcross, GA – June 12, 2025, Lariato Pro wrestling was founded by Drew Hankinson, aka Doc Gallows, and Chad Allegra, aka Machine Gun Karl Anderson. Both Gallows and Anderson are noted as “one of the most decorated entertaining tag teams in Professional Wrestling from NJPW, Impact Wrestling to the WWE. The Duo known as The Good Brothers, “don’t take no for an answer” stood firmly on their slogan when they were offered a lucrative deal with STGN 49 MEDIA GROUP, inc. Lariato Pro wrestling holds an exclusive broadcasting deal with STGN 49. Gallows and Anderson will be delivering entertaining content of live events, podcasts, and pay per view programs. This charismatic tag team stated that when they were approached by the Executives of the media company, they knew the timing was right and they had landed a forever home for their organization. Lariato Talent Relations and Event Coordinators Chris and Jessica Johnson will work closely with STGN 49 Program Director Veronica J Woodard to ensure the first season of programming will be packed with energy, creativity, and excitement! STGN 49 MEDIA GROUP has been broadcasting family friendly content since March 2017. After going through major changes and rebranding, Television Executive Eric Mitchell stated the timing and partnership with Lariato Pro Wrestling will be essential to the growth expansion and mission of both organizations. STGN 49 is distributed on ROKU, Amazon Firestick, and Turkish Television with visibility in 33 countries from Mexico, Russia, United Emirates and including the US and Canada, and will soon add Nashville, TN channel 49 Comcast. Lariato Pro wrestling will be hosting their first live television production themed event, “HEATWAVE” in Dublin, GA. For more information and to purchase your tickets for the event visit www.thelpwg.com You can find results from around the wrestling world at Fightful's results section.

Jeremy & SP3 spend less than 4 hours talking wrestling and everything else. - Omega takes a beating, Okada joins Don Callis on AEW Summer Blockbuster - The AEW Unified Championship is introduced for Omega/Okada - What happened between Thekla & Queen Aminata? - More on AEW's YouTube strategy - C-Suite Review with SP3 - TNA Preview & MORE!

Shinno is on her way to being a star. The second-generation wrestler made her debut at Marigold Shine Forever 2025. It was in that match that the daughter of Michiko Omukai delivered one of the most memorable debut matches in recent memory, going toe-to-toe with United National Champion Mai Sakurai and showing why she's been given the title of a "super rookie." Shinno is the youngest competitor in Marigold, debuting at just 16 years old but putting the wrestling world on notice with her spirited debut match. Since her debut on May 24th, the 16-year-old super rookie has had two more matches and will have her fourth this Saturday. She's a key member of Young Marigold, the new core that the promotion will look to move forward with as their present and future. Following her incredible debut, Fightful's Scott Edwards had the opportunity to interview Shinno, asking the rookie about her first match against Mai Sakurai, Young Marigold, her future goals, her dream opponent, and so much more. Here's what Shinno had to say! Scott: At Marigold Shine Forever, you made your in-ring debut against Mai Sakurai, where you delivered a memorable fight that many will remember for years to come. What were you feeling heading into that match? And how did you feel when it was over? Also, why was Mai Sakurai, the reigning United National Champion, the right debut opponent for you, and what did you feel you learned from her in that match? Shinno: "Mai-san is someone I admire in Marigold, and I had always wanted to fight her in my debut match. She taught me how tough wrestling is and how fun it is. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I hope to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience as I go forward in my wrestling career." Scott: Your signing was announced at Summer Destiny and you have since made your debut at Shine Forever, an event commemorating one year of Marigold and celebrating the retirement of Nanae Takahashi. Why did you believe that Marigold was the right place for you to train and wrestle? Shinno: "Rossy Ogawa was a big influence. I knew that if I was going to do pro wrestling, I wanted to debut under Ogawa-san, and the fact that there was someone out there who needed me and asked me to join was the biggest deciding factor." Scott: There was something very symbolic and special about Shine Forever. It marked the end of Nanae Takahashi’s legendary career and the beginning of yours! While you didn’t get the chance to compete with her, what impact did Takahashi leave on you before her retirement? Shinno: "She gave me passion. I didn’t get to fight her in the ring, but I really wanted to make my debut before Nanae-san's retirement. When my debut was scheduled at Yoyogi, I thought I would bring my own passion to Nanae-san too! With the passion that Nanae-san gave me, I would like to grow as professional wrestler Shinno." Scott: In your debut match, you hit the Overhead Uranage, joining a short list of women's wrestlers who have used the move — including your mother, Michiko Omukai. Was this a move that you had always wanted to move in your career due to its connection to your mother? Do you hope to make the move more your own as your career progresses? Shinno: "I want to use the techniques that my mother used. But I also want to find my own techniques that only I can do." Scott: Did you always know you wanted to follow the path of your mother and become a pro wrestler? Was there an exact moment you decided this was the career you wanted? How has your mother helped you in the lead-up to the start of your career? Shinno: "Ever since I was a little girl, I always thought it would be nice to become a professional wrestler someday. But when I saw my mom at ARSION Final, I wanted to become a pro wrestler even moreso, as if I was given a mission. She taught me many things, not as my mom, but as a senior wrestler and a mentor." Scott: Kizuna Tanaka mentioned how you have grown up together. How does it feel now, being able to have the chance to share the ring with her, whether it be as opponents or partners in the future? Shinno: "We used to be friends, but now we are senior and junior wrestlers, which is a very strange feeling. But I am very happy to have met Kizuna-san in the same ring as a professional wrestler, and I want to fight a battle with the story that only we can tell. There is history. Our mothers wrestled together. Kizuna-san is an opponent I never want to lose to. I would like to work with her in tag team matches, and I would like to fight against her more in singles matches as well." Scott: Many wrestlers in Marigold have shared their opinions on Mayu Iwatani joining the company. While you may have just debuted, you’ve been a part of Marigold for a while now and know what Iwatani has done in her legendary career thus far. What was your reaction to Iwatani joining the company and referring to herself as the savior? Will she be someone you want to share the ring with sooner rather than later? Shinno: "Since Mayu-san came to Marigold, the number of fans who come to the venue has definitely increased, and there was a huge line for the autograph session and two-shot sessions, which made me realize once again that the influence of an Icon in the women's professional wrestling world is really amazing. I would like to fight her in a singles match, and since we are both from Yamaguchi Prefecture, I would also like to tag-team with her in a homecoming match." Scott: A lot has changed in Marigold from the time you were introduced to the crowd to your recent debut. During that time when you were training and watching from the outside, did anyone in particular catch your eye and become someone who you’re looking forward to facing? If so, who was it and why? Shinno: "That would be Mai Sakurai, who competed against me in my debut match. I have loved Mai's matches since I was a trainee, and I was looking forward to the day when I would be able to fight against her." Scott: Do you have a dream opponent that you’d like to face eventually in your career? Why are they a dream opponent? Shinno: "Sareee-san. Since both Sareee-san and I use the Uranage, I hope we can have an Uranage showdown someday." Scott: Many of your peers have found themselves learning from some of the best on the roster. Is there a veteran in Marigold that you’d like to learn more from and potentially team with now or in the future? Shinno: "Again, this is Mai Sakurai. I am looking forward to learning a lot from her, as I respect her both as an athlete and as a person." Scott: Eventually, you’ll have another singles match to follow the one with Mai Sakurai. Do you have anyone in mind as to who you’d like to next face off with to test yourself? Shinno: "Victoria Yuzuki. I have the impression that Yuzuki-san, as skilled as she is, is still a member of Young Marigold, so I want to fight Yuzuki-san in a singles match." Scott: One thing that really impressed many people, dating back to your first time stepping in the ring as a part of Giulia's Farewell Gauntlet, was and is your kicks. How did you develop such a strong striking ability? Is there anyone you've taken inspiration from in terms of using them in a match? Shinno: "I have been training in karate for 9 years, so I am good at kicking. I was inspired by Miku Aono. Her sharpness, sound, and power of her kicks are amazing, and I don't want to lose to her in a kicking battle." Scott: Now that you are officially into your career, do you have any immediate goals that you’d like to accomplish? For example, we watched Seri Yamaoka win the TwinStar Championships with Nanae Takahashi very soon after her debut. Could winning gold so early in your career be a goal for you? Or perhaps something else that goes beyond accolades like that? Shinno: "My goal now that I have debuted is to become this year's Rookie of the Year. It is a goal that can only be achieved in my debut year, and it’s been my goal ever since I became a trainee." Scott: At just 16 years old, you are the youngest wrestler in Marigold and the youngest to debut in the company. You’ve also been titled a “super rookie,” as proven in your incredible debut match. Do you feel any added pressure because of how young you are and being a “super rookie?” Or do you use your ability to already debut at your age as extra confidence moving forward? Shinno: "Sure, I feel a lot of pressure. But I think being the youngest in Marigold is a weapon for me." Scott: Kota Ibushi handed you down and taught the Kami-goye, which you used in the first match of your career! What does it mean to you to have such a legendary and important move taught to you by someone like Ibushi? Shinno: "Since the Kami-goye was taught to me directly by Ibushi-san, I would like to use it with more power and also use it with care. Respect the move and use it at the right times." Scott: You've been paired with Seri Yamaoka, another person who's been classified as a "Super Rookie" by the company and fans. She is also someone you’ve seemingly become very close with during your time as trainees and now rookies. With her already having a strong start to her career, do you view her as someone you want to follow the example of, or do you want to catch up to and surpass her as a rival and teammate? Shinno: "Seri is my biggest rival. I want to grow up together with her, and we have many dreams that we want to achieve together, but I want to do my best to surpass her." Scott: Throughout this interview, I’ve brought up the likes of Seri Yamaoka and Kizuna Tanaka as they’ll naturally be part of your career moving forward. But beyond just those two, Victoria Yuzuki, Rea Seto, and Komomo Minami make up this incredible young core that will represent Marigold, Joshi wrestling, and pro wrestling overall for years to come. Does having so many impressive, young, talented wrestlers make you more competitive to be the best of the group? Or do you feel it is more important to all grow together, whether it’s teaming up or facing one another, to make Marigold as exciting as it can be in the future? Shinno: "I would like to stand at the top of Marigold myself someday, but I think it is important that we grow together. I hope that the Young Marigold fighters of today can become big enough that we are fighting each other for the belts in the main event." Scott and Fightful would like to thank both Shinno and Marigold for taking the time to do this incredible interview. This is Shinno's first international interview, and we wish her the best as she moves forward in her career! We also want to thank Chiyoko for once again providing massive help in this interview. Chiyoko helped translate the questions from English to Japanese for Shinno to answer. You can follow Chiyoko on Twitter here: @chiyoko_asakura Fans interested in seeing Shinno's first match of her career can check out Shine Forever 2025 now on WRESTLE UNIVERSE. Shinno will be competing in the fourth match of her career this weekend when Marigold heads to Osaka. She will team up with her debut opponent, Mai Sakurai, as well as fellow super rookie Seri Yamaoka, to take on Miku Aono, Rea Seto, and Komomo Minami. The show will be available on WRESTLE UNIVERSE this upcoming Monday. While she's still attending school, Shinno will be on select shows moving forward until she's on break. If you'd like to see Marigold live, they will return to Korakuen Hall on Tuesday, June 17th. The show will also be available on WRESTLE UNIVERSE. Here's a look at the card: Marigold (Mayu Iwatani, Utami Hayashishita & Seri Yamaoka) vs. Marvelous (Takumi Iroha, Senka Akatsuki & Sora Ayame) TwinStar: Magenta (c) vs. Mai Sakurai & Chanyota Miku Aono vs. Erina Yamanaka Victoria Yuzuki & Kizuna Tanaka vs. Rea Seto & Komomo Minami MIRAI & Yuka Yamazaki vs. Chika Goto & Yuuki Minami Interested in more from Joshi? Check out the latest Fightful interviews with Marigold's MIRAI as well as Sareee. You can follow Marigold on X through their Japanese (@DFS_Marigold) and English (@Marigold_Joshi) accounts. Stay tuned to Fightful for more information on Marigold and other Joshi news.

Green also spoke about her broken nose injury. It was at the Saturday Night's Main Event special in May that Zelina Vega successfully defended the WWE Women's United States Championship against Chelsea Green. During the bout, Vega went for a 619 but the move did not fully connect, so Vega kicked Green in the face and accidentally broke her nose. While on the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis, Green said she suffered a clean break. “Look, I break my nose so it changes everything… It looks pretty good, eh? I know. Honestly, I’m shocked. It was such a clean break. I barely had bruising, I barely had swelling. I could breathe properly. I was lucky." A conversation about the Women's U.S. Title was delved into and Green said she's unsure if she has unfinished business with it. She said with a title, one can get wrapped up in the same feuds. She stated that fans saw her and Michin going at it for 'a little too long' and on the Zelina Vega front, Green thinks fans are done with it. She does not want to push it and feels it'd be best to leave that story where it is for now. She did add that she'd like to win the belt back one day. “I haven’t figured that out yet (if I have unfinished business with WWE Women’s U.S. Title). I haven’t decided. Are we done? I don’t ever wanna do things, like, ad nauseum and I feel like with the title, it’s very easy to stick to the same feuds. The fans saw me and Michin go at it for just I think a little too long and I think they’re done with me and Zelina (Vega) and I don’t wanna push it. I don’t want them to get bored of that championship. I want them to feel excited for what’s to come with the title. So, I feel it would be in the title’s best interest to leave it, to drop it but, me personally, I wanna win it back, obviously. I mean, hello, I want the title back. I want a second term. I wanna make America Green again." The Secret Hervice (Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre) were ringside on the 6/6 WWE SmackDown to watch their factionmate Piper Niven face Zelina Vega in a Street Fight. If the quotes in this article are used, please credit the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis with an H/T to Fightful for the transcriptions.