On Saturday night’s main event, karma caught up with The Miz after he tried to insert his name into the “Last Time Is Now” tournament roster by swapping out the actual lottery ball in Nick Aldis’ office in a previous WWE episode. Miz was originally meant to replace Sheamus, who was injured and removed from the tournament, but in the storyline, he sneakily dropped a ball with his own name while Aldis was distracted by R-Truth.
Before John Cena’s farewell match wrapped the show, The Miz voiced his frustration in the ring about being sidelined in favor of WWE NXT rising stars during his long-standing rivalry with Cena on The Never Seen 17. R-Truth interrupted him, wearing a “Last Time Is Now” T-shirt, revealing that he had caught Miz’s sneaky move and announced the official tournament participants.
Truth then revealed his own name as a participant, followed by the entrance of NXT newcomer Joe Hendry, whose music energized the audience. Hendry swiftly entered the ring and took down Miz with a fallaway slam, then struck a pose alongside Truth. The duo performed the Double Five Knuckle Shuffle as a tribute to Cena, with Hendry applauding him. Truth counted an unofficial “pinfall” and raised Hendry’s hand in celebration of the victory.
Fan Take: This moment is a big deal for WWE fans because it not only highlights new and exciting talent like Joe Hendry but also creates fresh storylines that involve beloved veterans like The Miz and R-Truth. It showcases WWE’s ongoing commitment to blending established stars with emerging competitors, which could lead to thrilling matchups and fresh dynamics in the sport.
