Carmella Responds to Raw Name-Drop, R-Truth’s Confusion Costs Miz Tag Titles

One big thing: Absent WWE star Carmella responds to R-Truth’s confusion on Raw

Carmella, absent from WWE television for 16 months, reacted to R-Truth’s confusion on the June 24 episode of Raw, where he mistakenly believed he was talking to her.

• Carmella tweeted: “Love you @RonKillings🫶🏻 #WWERaw”
• R-Truth replied: “Love you too @CarmellaWWE”

Why it matters

R-Truth’s confusion led to The Miz losing his WWE World Tag Team Championship, highlighting how storylines can intertwine and impact multiple wrestlers, even those not present.

The details

The setup

• Liv Morgan attempted to get on Dominik Mysterio’s good side
• She suggested a match between “the best tag team in the world” and Judgment Day
• R-Truth, thinking he was talking to Carmella, accepted the challenge

The outcome

• The Awesome Truth (R-Truth and The Miz) lost their titles to Judgment Day
• Liv Morgan’s manipulation of R-Truth’s confusion played a crucial role

The bigger picture

This incident showcases WWE’s ability to weave complex storylines, involving both active and inactive wrestlers. It also demonstrates R-Truth’s enduring popularity and his character’s tendency for comedic misunderstandings.

Flashback

Carmella and R-Truth were a popular team in 2018, with Carmella managing R-Truth and participating in mixed tag team matches. Their partnership ended in the 2019 WWE Draft.

What do you think about R-Truth’s confusion costing The Miz his tag team title? Do you miss seeing Carmella on WWE programming? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!