R-Truth’s recent path of retribution has been redirected, as a new adversary emerged on the June 27 edition of WWE SmackDown. Aleister Black made a definitive statement, brutally attacking Ron Killings and signaling the start of a new feud.
The confrontation began with a tense backstage segment between the two men during the broadcast from Saudi Arabia. Later in the evening, R-Truth found himself in the ring, where Black ambushed him, leaving him down on the mat and making his intentions clear. The incident provided a focal point for a show that also experienced technical difficulties when the live feed crashed.
This development marks a significant shift for R-Truth, whose story since his dramatic return to WWE had been centered on his former idol, John Cena. Just last week, on the June 20 episode of SmackDown, Truth and Cena’s rivalry culminated in a match that ended in a disqualification.
The attack from Black suggests a new creative direction, moving on from the Cena storyline that followed Truth’s whirlwind departure and return. After his contract was initially not renewed, a massive wave of fan support under the “We Want Truth” banner reportedly influenced his swift comeback at Money in the Bank.
For Aleister Black, who returned to WWE after a run in AEW, this high-profile program offers a significant platform to re-establish his presence on the main roster.