John Cena vs Randy Orton: The Final Chapter in a Legendary Rivalry

At Backlash 2025, held in Randy Orton‘s hometown of St. Louis, WWE penned a significant chapter in its history as John Cena defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Orton. With their careers spanning over two decades and deeply interconnected, this was their final match – a highly anticipated event featuring two legendary figures within the company.

A new chapter unfolded in this famous rivalry the day after Cena made history at WrestleMania 41, surviving against Cody Rhodes to clinch a record-breaking 17th World Title. The very next night on RAW, Orton took everyone by surprise as he attacked Cena, rekindling their longstanding feud. By the end of the week, it was officially announced that they would face off at Backlash, with the match airing live in May 2025.

From the time they first trained together in Ohio Valley Wrestling, the stories of Cena and Orton have been intertwined. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, they were fierce rivals in WWE, engaging in 21 individual matches, many of which were intense. As of now, Cena leads their rivalry with a record of 13 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw against Orton.

As a connoisseur of lifestyle and trends, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: The legendary 17-time world champion has announced an indefinite end to his long-standing rivalry with Randy, a feud that has spanned a remarkable 25 years. Cena himself has confirmed that the chance of another showdown between us two is now null and void. It’s a bittersweet moment for fans who have followed our epic battles over the years, but it’s also an opportunity to look forward to new challenges and collaborations in the future.

He mentioned that they are tackling each WWE event one by one. The last one took place in St. Louis, where he had his final match with Randy Orton, which was quite exciting to announce. It served as a conclusion to our 25-year rivalry. So, just like every new chapter, it brought a unique feeling for everyone involved.

In Backlash 2025, John Cena stepped down as champion following his triumph, marking the end of an epoch characterized by esteem, fierce rivalry, and unparalleled wrestling prowess.

WWE Backlash streamed live on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally.

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2025-05-19 15:52