What would Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena’s final year as a competitor be without an historic battle against longtime rival Randy Orton? The Viper struck Cena with an RKO, one day after Cena shockingly defeated Cody Rhodes to win his 17th World Title at WrestleMania 41. On SmackDown, Orton officially challenged Cena at Backlash, which will emanate from The Viper’s hometown, St. Louis ...

1 day ago · John Cena and Randy Orton's friendship transcends their on-screen rivalry, forging a bond rarely seen in professional wrestling. Randy Orton holds John Cena in high regard, praising his character and in-ring abilities. John Cena publicly acknowledges and admires Randy Orton's commitment to WWE, even offering support for his Hall of Fame induction.

4 days ago · Over the years, John Cena and Randy Orton have battled for world championships and in grudge matches, including in the world title match at WrestleMania 24. However, Cena is retiring at the end of the year, leaving Backlash 2025 as “one last time” for them to face off. It comes at the end of a legendary run of matches, which include a …

4 days ago · Randy Orton & John Cena have won a combined total of 31 World Championships. WWE has seen many legendary rivalries throughout its illustrious history. Feuds like Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart vs Shawn Michaels and The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin have defined generations and given us some of the most memorable moments and matches of all time.

Feb 14, 2025 · John Cena and Randy Orton wrestled for the first time at the Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show of Raw in an exhibition match in 2005. John Cena was the WWE Champion at the time and Randy Orton was...

5 days ago · Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Randy Orton come face-to-face mere days after The Viper RKO’d Cena, and Orton challenges the “last real world champion” to a match at Backlash in his hometown St. Louis. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

Sep 12, 2024 · Randy Orton and John Cena had a legendary WWE rivalry that spanned multiple years and that featured plenty of epic showdowns.

Apr 22, 2025 · A day after winning his record 17th WWE title at WrestleMania 41, John Cena ran into a familiar foe on Monday Night Raw -- Randy Orton. Cena took the ring and was in the midst of talking...

Apr 24, 2025 · John Cena and Randy Orton first feuded in 2007, when the latter was teaming with Edge as part of Rated-RKO. The two would end up fighting over World Championships for the next ten years, having their last match in 2017. WWE now has the chance to finish off their rivalry in the best way possible, as Orton tries to catch Cena's record. ...

Apr 22, 2025 · WWE superstar Randy Orton stunned legendary John Cena with his trademark RKO to set the ball rolling ahead of the great duo’s much-awaited ‘Backlash’ fight in the ring in May. Orton shocked Cena by arriving out of nowhere from the back and putting him down with his famous RKO move while the stalwart was interacting with the crowd at ...