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John Cena vs. Randy Orton WWE Championship Match Set for Backlash

The legendary rivals will face off for the final time in a one-on-one title bout on May 10 in Orton's hometown of St. Louis.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena is introduced before his match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • John Cena will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash on May 10, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • The match, confirmed after Orton hit Cena with an RKO on the April 25 episode of SmackDown, is being billed as their final encounter.
  • This marks Cena's first title defense since winning the championship at WrestleMania 41, where he controversially defeated Cody Rhodes with outside interference.
  • Cena's recent heel persona contrasts with Orton's role as a hometown favorite and defender of professional wrestling's integrity.
  • The bout is currently scheduled as a standard one-on-one match, with no additional stipulations announced as of now.