John Cena Vs Randy Orton: A Final Chapter Set For WWE Backlash 2025 In St. Louis

/ 25 years of rivalry will come to a head as John Cena and Randy Orton prepare for one last epic showdown

👉 John Cena and Randy Orton have collectively held 31 World Titles.

👉 Cena challenges Orton for a final match at Backlash 2025 in Randy’s hometown.

👉 A heated confrontation on SmackDown sets the tone for their explosive clash.

Image Credit: WWE || Wrestling legends John Cena and Randy Orton to clash in a
highly anticipated final showdown at WWE Backlash.

The saga between John Cena and Randy Orton, one of WWE’s most iconic rivalries, is about to hit its final climax.

For 25 years, generations of WWE fans have witnessed these two legends clash countless times. Together, they have amassed an astonishing 31 World Titles — with Cena holding 17 and Orton holding 14. Even as they near the twilight of their careers, their storied feud still captivates the WWE Universe.

Currently on his farewell retirement tour, John Cena is preparing for his final matches before hanging up his boots in December 2025. Ahead of WWE’s Backlash Premium Live Event (PLE), WWE reignited the fire by setting up one more battle between Cena and Orton.

.@randyorton’s not just gonna sit back and watch @johncena ruin wrestling 😡#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ExwqjlxRrZ

— WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2025

During the latest episode of SmackDown, tensions exploded. After Randy Orton blindsided Cena with an RKO on Monday Night RAW, the two met face-to-face in a heated verbal exchange. Orton challenged Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship that night, but Cena declined, proposing instead:

"We do this at Backlash. In St. Louis. Your hometown. I want you at your best."

However, emotions boiled over as Cena cheap-shotted Orton and launched an attack. As Cena attempted to smash Orton with the WWE Title, Orton dodged and delivered another devastating RKO, leaving the 17-time World Champion knocked out cold.

Fans are now buzzing for what promises to be an epic, emotional encounter at WWE Backlash 2025 in St. Louis — a fitting battleground for two of the greatest to ever step foot in a WWE ring.

This is CHAOS!! 😱@RandyOrton was one step ahead of @johncena... 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aVTi087apE

— WWE (@WWE) April 26, 2025

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