WWE Legend shows strong support for John Cena against Randy Orton ahead of their Backlash showdown

Former United States Champion confronts Randy Orton with an admiration for John Cena on SmackDown this week.

WWE Legend shows strong support for John Cena against Randy Orton ahead of their Backlash showdown

R Truth and Randy Orton (via WWE)

Randy Orton is set to face John Cena at Backlash next week in what’s being billed as the final showdown between two of WWE’s all-time greats. The match carries massive anticipation, with fans eager to see who will leave St. Louis as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Adding to the buzz, WWE legend R-Truth has confidently predicted that The Cenation Leader will defeat The Viper fair and square.

In a backstage segment, Truth confronted Orton with unwavering confidence in his eyes. He acknowledged Orton as one of the greatest of all time but insisted that The Viper stood no chance against his “childhood hero,” John Cena. Orton appeared visibly surprised by Truth’s bold attitude, seemingly caught off guard by his passionate belief in this new, unpredictable version of Cena.

The 14-time World Champion was visibly agitated, nearly losing his cool until Jimmy Uso stepped in to defuse the tension. Uso urged Orton to ignore the former United States Champion and keep his focus on the high-stakes showdown with Cena. Later, he warned R-Truth to steer clear of both Orton and Cena, claiming either man could knock his face off if pushed too far.

Still, the veteran remained unfazed, displaying a unique, almost comical confidence that set him apart from the rest. He told Big Jim that The Franchise Player has told him personally that he will dismantle Randy Orton at Backlash. However, as it was shown on WWE TV, Cena absolutely ignored the former United States Champion last week. It makes it quite intriguing to see what’s going on between the two.

Randy Orton issues a warning to John Cena ahead of Backlash

Randy Orton and John Cena had an explosive confrontation last week on SmackDown. The Franchise Player boldly declared his intent to “ruin wrestling,” a statement that struck a nerve with The Apex Predator, for whom wrestling was a way of life. Determined to defend the business he loves, Orton vowed to stop someone like Cena from tearing it down.

Randy Orton
Randy Orton (via- WWE)

On the latest episode of SmackDown, Orton followed up his vow with a fiery message of his own. The Viper declared that while Cena may call himself the last real World Champion in WWE, he’s nothing more than the next legend waiting to be taken out. Orton then challenged The Franchise Player to repeat those bold claims after he drops him with an RKO and takes the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Moreover, the 14-time World Champion didn’t hold back, adding that while Cena now openly called himself selfish, he was that way his entire career. Orton labeled him a self-absorbed figure who always wanted his name attached to everything relevant in WWE. But now, The Viper was waging war against the biggest star in sports entertainment—not for glory, but to defend what he proudly calls his home.

Randy Orton to defeat John Cena at Backlash in St. Louis?

Randy Orton has firmly established himself as a legitimate threat to John Cena’s title reign in recent weeks. Over the years, Orton has been the cause of several major setbacks in Cena’s WWE career, making fans wonder if history is about to repeat itself. Could The Viper strike once again and bring down The Cenation Leader?

John Cena and Randy Orton
John Cena and Randy Orton [via- WWE]

At this point, it seems unlikely that Orton will defeat Cena in St. Louis next week. The main reason is Cena’s red-hot momentum since turning heel in March—a run that WWE is unlikely to derail in his very first title defense. Therefore, it’s expected that The Franchise Player will find a way to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash.

Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, Respect could resort to underhanded tactics as a heel to ensure Orton doesn’t walk away with the win. Fans are highly anticipating this showdown, as it marks the final chapter in one of WWE’s most iconic rivalries. It will be fascinating to see how things unfold from here.

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