A wave of emotion swept through the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 2 as Monday Night RAW unfolded - both on-air and off. The show, already high-stakes with Money in the Bank qualifying bouts, took an unexpected turn as fans voiced their displeasure over WWE ’s recent decision to part ways with R-Truth . The chants of “We Want Truth” echoed across the arena multiple times, hijacking key matches and pushing WWE’s creative decisions under the spotlight.
CM Punk ’s comment sparks debate among fansAs RAW went off the air, CM Punk took to the mic and addressed the crowd directly. In response to the ongoing chants, he quipped, “How dare you chant for someone who’s not here?” The audience responded with a mix of laughter and roars, interpreting the comment in different ways. While some fans saw it as a humorous nod to the years when Punk himself was the subject of similar chants during his absence from WWE, others took it as poorly timed and dismissive, especially given the emotional fan response to R-Truth’s release.
R-Truth, whose WWE contract expired on June 1, confirmed his departure just a day before the episode aired. Having entertained fans for over 17 years during his second stint with WWE, the 53-year-old veteran had built a reputation as one of the most beloved and versatile performers in the company. His unexpected exit sparked immediate backlash online, with fans flooding WWE’s social media channels demanding his return.
Throughout the June 2 episode, chants of “We Want Truth” broke out repeatedly = first during a women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match, and later during the main event featuring Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano. Despite the intensity of the matches, fan attention was clearly elsewhere. WWE commentators didn’t acknowledge the disruptions, but the energy in the arena told its own story.
CM Punk’s post-show comment added fuel to an already sensitive situation. While longtime fans understood the layered irony, Punk once being the face of crowd-led protest - many others saw it as dismissive toward R-Truth’s legacy. Online reactions were divided, ranging from praise for Punk’s quick wit to criticism for what some labeled as a “bad look” during an emotional time for fans.
With growing dissatisfaction over booking decisions, storyline direction, and now the departure of fan favorites, WWE is once again under the microscope. Whether CM Punk’s words were meant in jest or not, they captured the tension between WWE and its loyal audience.
For now, R-Truth is gone - but the chants aren’t stopping anytime soon.
CM Punk ’s comment sparks debate among fansAs RAW went off the air, CM Punk took to the mic and addressed the crowd directly. In response to the ongoing chants, he quipped, “How dare you chant for someone who’s not here?” The audience responded with a mix of laughter and roars, interpreting the comment in different ways. While some fans saw it as a humorous nod to the years when Punk himself was the subject of similar chants during his absence from WWE, others took it as poorly timed and dismissive, especially given the emotional fan response to R-Truth’s release.
CM Punk acknowledges the ‘We Want Truth’ chants following RAW.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 3, 2025
“How dare you chant for somebody that’s not here.”
(🎥: @OnlyJusTre)
pic.twitter.com/KVndNkOlig
R-Truth, whose WWE contract expired on June 1, confirmed his departure just a day before the episode aired. Having entertained fans for over 17 years during his second stint with WWE, the 53-year-old veteran had built a reputation as one of the most beloved and versatile performers in the company. His unexpected exit sparked immediate backlash online, with fans flooding WWE’s social media channels demanding his return.
Throughout the June 2 episode, chants of “We Want Truth” broke out repeatedly = first during a women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match, and later during the main event featuring Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano. Despite the intensity of the matches, fan attention was clearly elsewhere. WWE commentators didn’t acknowledge the disruptions, but the energy in the arena told its own story.
“We want Truth” chants break out. #WWERAW
— John (@ItsJohnWalters) June 3, 2025
pic.twitter.com/G6UxJoF3aH
CM Punk’s post-show comment added fuel to an already sensitive situation. While longtime fans understood the layered irony, Punk once being the face of crowd-led protest - many others saw it as dismissive toward R-Truth’s legacy. Online reactions were divided, ranging from praise for Punk’s quick wit to criticism for what some labeled as a “bad look” during an emotional time for fans.
With growing dissatisfaction over booking decisions, storyline direction, and now the departure of fan favorites, WWE is once again under the microscope. Whether CM Punk’s words were meant in jest or not, they captured the tension between WWE and its loyal audience.
For now, R-Truth is gone - but the chants aren’t stopping anytime soon.
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