RKO from the Shadows: Cena Confronts Orton’s Mind Games Ahead of Backlash Showdown!

Prior to the WWE Backlash event on Saturday, the final moments of Friday Night SmackDown exploded in a shocking twist as Randy Orton mysteriously reappeared and delivered a devastating RKO move to the heavyweight champion, John Cena.

Towards the close of his speech on genuine championship qualities, a shadowy character dressed in a hoodie and mask emerged with intentions to perform an RKO on Cena. Yet, Cena swiftly reversed the situation, delivering an Attitude Adjustment instead.

In an unexpected turn of events, the actual Legend Killer emerged unannounced, gesturing “I’m invisible” before delivering another devastating RKO to John Cena. Knocked out cold in the ring, Cena was left sprawled as Randy Orton hoisted the heavyweight title aloft, hinting at their upcoming showdown on Saturday night during WWE Backlash. This battle will decide the undisputed heavyweight champion, a title that John Cena controversially claimed from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.

Watch the footage:

Smackdown results

In addition to John Cena and Randy Orton capping off the show, results include:

  • LA Knight and Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu: Priest and Knight defeated Fatu and Sikoa
  • Piper Niven and Chelsea Green vs. Zelina Vega and Aleka Bliss: Vega and Bliss defeated Niven and Green
  • Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax: Jax defeated Cargill
  • The Street Profits vs. Fraxiom: Fraxiom defeated The Street Profits
  • Carmelo Hayes vs. Aleister Black: Black defeated Hayes
  • Los Garzas vs. Andrade and Rey Fenix: Andrade and Fenix defeated Los Garzas

Alexa Bliss returns to WWE:

Confirmed matches for WWE Backlash

WWE.com has confirmed the following matches for WWE Backlash:

  • Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton
  • Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta
  • United States Champion Jacob Fatu vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre (Fatal 4-Way Match)
  • Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch
  • Gunther vs. Pat McAfee

How to watch WWE Backlash:

Beginning this coming Saturday, May 10th at 7 PM Eastern Time (or 4 PM Pacific Time) in the United States, you can catch the exciting WWE Backlash event streaming live on Peacock. For our international friends, WWE Backlash will also be available on Netflix.

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2025-05-10 07:13