WWE ​Wrestlers R-Truth, Carlito Leaving; ​AAA ‌Mega Title Change

⁢ Updated June 02, 2025

WWE​ is parting ways with veteran performers R-Truth and Carlito as their contracts expire.​ These departures coincide with‍ new talent emerging from NXT, a common trend where seasoned, underutilized wrestlers face release. R-Truth,⁤ known for his charisma, is ‍expected to have opportunities in self-reliant circuits and possibly TNA or AAA. Carlito,‌ familiar with the indie scene, also ⁢has options. Many within WWE reportedly spoke highly of R-truth.

In New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Kosei⁣ Fujita defeated Yoh in ⁤28 minutes to win the Best of‌ the Super Juniors tournament at a sold-out Ota Ward Gym. Sources called it a match-of-the-year‌ contender.

Jeff Cannonball, an independent wrestler prominent in the Northeast, recently received an ALS diagnosis.​ The⁤ 38-year-old’s condition has⁣ progressed rapidly since his diagnosis ‌a week ago.

B.J. Penn ⁢was arrested for failing to appear⁣ in‍ court, his third arrest in a week. He claimed COVID-19 prevented his appearance, but the judge was unconvinced. He was released on a $2,000 bond.His request for a restraining order against⁤ his mother was denied; she retains a restraining order against him.

Maycee Barber missed weight for her UFC fight against Erin Blanchfield, and the fight was canceled due to Barber’s medical issues. ​Blanchfield stated she wouldn’t agree to a future match with Barber, revealing that Barber had‍ a seizure‌ before the fight.

UFC Noche, originally scheduled for Guadalajara, Mexico, has ⁢been moved to San ​Antonio. The ​event was initially planned as a pay-per-view.This change raises questions ⁢about Dana White’s involvement with Turki Alalsheikh ⁢in promoting a potential Canelo‍ Alvarez vs.Terrence crawford boxing match.

Announced ‌for “Raw”‍ are Money in the Bank qualifying matches: CM Punk vs. AJ Styles vs. Grande Americano and Stephanie Vaquer vs. liv Morgan vs. Ivy Nile.

AEW’s “Fyter⁤ Fest” will feature Kenny Omega vs. Mascara Dorada vs.Claudio ⁢Castagnoli vs. Brody King for the International title, Jon Moxley vs. Mark Briscoe, Toni Storm⁣ & Mina Shirakawa vs. Julia⁣ Hart & Skye Blue, FTR vs. Atlantis Jr. & Templario, ⁢Rush & dralistico & Mortos vs.⁤ Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight & komander,Thekla’s‌ in-ring debut,and an appearance by The Hurt Business with MJF.

“The Pickup,” a movie starring Eddie⁣ murphy and featuring Roman Reigns,⁤ will premiere on Prime ⁤Video on Aug. 6.

El Hijo del ⁤Vikingo ​defeated ⁢Alberto El Patron to capture the AAA Mega ⁣title. ‌Vikingo’s father interfered, attacking Alberto with a guitar. WWE ‌had advertised ⁤Vikingo vs. Chad Gable for the⁤ title before‌ Vikingo’s victory.

Carlito​ defeated ray Gonzalez to win the Puerto‌ Rican title for WWC.

Bear Bronson, Mariah ‌May, and Abadon are no longer with AEW,⁣ decisions made‍ months ago.

SmackDown’s rankings ‌in various countries on the day​ of airing included: Mexico (1), Saudi Arabia‌ (2), UK ‍(2), canada (3),‌ India (3), Australia (4), and New Zealand (4).

Google Trends‍ showed R-Truth at 100,000 and the UFC‌ show at 57,000.

Jun Saito retained the All Japan Triple Crown ⁤against his brother Rei Saito in⁣ Sendai. The event highlighted ⁣their upbringing,​ including their time playing high school football in the U.S. and their sumo careers.

Myron Reed was​ knocked‌ out during a Pro Wrestling Revolver match​ and taken to the hospital. He has since ‌been released with no serious injuries.

What’s next

Wrestling fans ‍can anticipate R-Truth and Carlito exploring opportunities in other promotions, ​while El Hijo del Vikingo will ‌defend⁢ his ​newly won AAA Mega title. Further updates on AEW and ‌WWE programming are expected in⁤ the coming‍ weeks.