In a night marked by surprise betrayals and championship shakeups, John Cena was attacked by R-Truth at WWE Money in the Bank, stunning fans and shifting the landscape of WWE’s summer. The Money in the Bank event, held on June 7, 2025, saw title changes, shocking reveals, and an explosive main event featuring Cena, R-Truth, Cody Rhodes, and Logan Paul.
Opening Action and Women’s Ladder Match Delivers Chaos
The evening kicked off with the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, igniting the crowd and setting an intense pace for the night. Vaquer attempted to bring a ladder into play early but was swiftly dropkicked out of contention. Naomi made an early impact, aggressively using a ladder to strike Rhea Ripley, while Alexa Bliss temporarily cleared the ring before Giulia countered her momentum and sent her crashing into ladders set up in the corners. Ripley fought back, sending Giulia and Roxanne Perez to the mat, launching Naomi onto a ladder, and getting momentarily buried beneath steel by her competitors.
The brawl intensified as Perez executed a moonsault onto Ripley atop a ladder, and Giulia sided with Perez to trap Ripley between ladder halves, incapacitating her. In a chaotic scramble, Naomi and Vaquer wrestled atop one ladder while Giulia and Perez did the same on another, only to be knocked down by Bliss. Alliances quickly dissolved, with Roxanne turning on Giulia, pounding her head into a ladder before Ripley re-emerged, tossing Perez to the ringside.
Despite Vaquer’s attempts to ascend and claim victory, she was met with Rhea’s brutal headbutt and then a devastating Devil’s Kiss onto a suspended ladder. Perez and Bliss executed synchronized finishers atop the ladders to Naomi and Vaquer, while Ripley and Giulia each delivered signature moves. In the end, Naomi withstood the bedlam, toppled competing ladders, and unhooked the briefcase, earning a championship opportunity.
Naomi’s victory in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match set the bar for the event and introduced several high-stakes rivalries for the coming months. The match earned high praise for its relentless pace and drama, underscoring the unpredictable nature of this year’s edition.
Intercontinental Title Retained by Dominik Mysterio Against Octagon Jr.
Dominik Mysterio’s Intercontinental Championship defense against Octagon Jr. was scheduled only hours beforehand, fueled by their confrontation at Worlds Collide. Dominik took early command in the ring, but Octagon Jr. displayed impressive agility with a high-flying arm drag. As the challenger tried to mount momentum, Liv Morgan caused a distraction, giving Dominik the chance to drop Octagon on the ropes and take control.
The champion, often known for his tactical cunning, sealed the victory with a signature frog splash, ensuring the Intercontinental title remained in his grasp. The bout, while not the highlight of the evening, retained significance due to its impromptu setup and the ongoing prominence of Dominik within the division.
Backstage intrigue included Chad Gable directing the Creed Brothers to hide a Fireball-branded ladder beneath the ring, hinting at further planned chaos.
Becky Lynch Captures the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship from Lyra Valkyria
In a fiercely contested title match, Becky Lynch ambushed Lyra Valkyria before the ring announcer could even finish his introduction. The brawl spilled onto the arena floor, with Lynch slamming the champion into barricades and seizing early momentum. Lyra responded with a superplex and a fisherman’s suplex, testing Lynch’s endurance and technical strength.
Both women battled atop the ropes, with Lynch reversing Lyra’s offense to land a dramatic super Manhandle Slam, narrowly missing a three-count. The seesaw battle continued outside the ring, with each locking in signature moves and orchestrating brutal slams against the ringpost and floor. Back inside, a tense series of rollups ensued until Lynch capitalized by grabbing Lyra by the tights, gaining the win and the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
After the bell, Becky had Lyra twice lift her hand in a show of sportsmanship. However, the gesture became a scene of humiliation as Becky insisted Lyra wrap the belt around her waist. Lyra retaliated swiftly, delivering a German Suplex and her Nightwing finisher, sending a clear signal that this rivalry was far from over.
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match Packs Shocks and Alliances
The Men’s Ladder Match featured betrayals, brief alliances, and high-flying athleticism. Solo Sikoa attempted to broker an alliance at the outset, but his proposition ended with him being ejected from the ring by Penta and others. Seth Rollins soon dominated, pummeling opponents before the action spilled outside with incredible dives. The ring quickly filled with ladders, each serving as both weapon and opportunity.
As the competitors clashed, El Grande Americano brought an added twist, wielding the previously hidden Fireball ladder to scatter rivals. Rollins, LA Knight, Andrade, Penta, and Solo vied atop the ladders for the coveted briefcase, trading blows, and unleashing signature finishers. Andrade at one point dangled precariously from the briefcase, while outside interference from Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker introduced utter mayhem.
Breakker delivered spears, Reed flattened Andrade with the Tsunami, and JC Mateo and Jacob Fatu stormed in, escalating the bedlam. In a pivotal moment, Jacob Fatu halted Solo’s climb, declaring, “I HATE YOU,” before assaulting him with a superkick and moonsault. Fatu’s onslaught continued, slamming Sikoa through a ladder.
Amid the carnage, Seth Rollins seized his opportunity. He fought off LA Knight on the Fireball ladder, fended off the BFT, delivered the stomp, and climbed to unhook the briefcase, earning the Money in the Bank contract and setting his sights on future championship gold.
Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso Triumph, R-Truth Returns to Shock John Cena
The event’s climactic match united Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against John Cena and Logan Paul, who seemed at odds from the start. Cody asserted early control, executing a vertical suplex on Paul, followed by Jey tagging in to deliver a well-placed elbow. The atmosphere turned tense as Cena entered, with the audience jeering and chanting as he executed offense on Jey and traded tags with Paul to isolate their opponent. Disagreements between Cena and Paul bubbled to the surface as they quarreled over tags, providing Jey the chance to recover and tag Cody back in.
The match unravelled into chaos as Cena hit Attitude Adjustments on both Cody and Jey, and Logan Paul managed a cheap shot. Cena and Paul’s dysfunction continued, culminating with Paul accidentally splashing his own partner. The relentless exchanges saw both teams trade big moves, including a superplex from Cody on Paul and a frog splash delivered by Jey. Cena, determined to dominate, cleared off the announce desks, attempting to put Cody away outside, only to miss and absorb a spear from Jey. Paul retaliated by putting Jey through a table.
In a shocking moment, Cena used the championship belt to strike Cody, setting up for a win. Suddenly, a hooded figure ran into the ring and speared Cena, revealing himself to be R-Truth. With Cena stunned, Cody hit the Cross Rhodes and pinned him for the victory, confirming that R-Truth’s supposed release was a part of the unfolding storyline all along.
Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso closed the show in celebration with their tag team victory, while the wrestling world buzzed over R-Truth’s dramatic return and betrayal of John Cena at WWE Money in the Bank.
Bloodline Turmoil, WrestleMania Announcement, and Next Monday’s Raw
This year’s Money in the Bank left the WWE landscape profoundly changed and charged with new storylines. The event showcased Jacob Fatu’s declaration against Solo Sikoa, unleashing family drama within the Bloodline, while new champions and titleholders, including Naomi, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins, prepared for new rivalries and challenges.
The crowd was also treated to a significant announcement: Triple H revealed that the next WrestleMania will be held in Las Vegas, setting the stage for even more dramatic developments. Furthermore, anticipation soared with the news of Nikki Bella’s return on the upcoming episode of Monday Night Raw.
With titles changing hands, shocking betrayals, and alliances shattered, WWE fans can expect the aftermath of this Money in the Bank to echo through storylines and main events heading into WrestleMania season.
