WWE SmackDown April 25: Randy Orton nails John Cena with an RKO as their Backlash match is made official
WWE SmackDown April 25: Randy Orton hit John Cena with a devastating RKO after the current Undisputed Champion tried to attack him on the blue brand. The two will lock horns at WWE Backlash this May. The match was made official after their segment.
WWE SmackDown April 25: Randy Orton laid out John Cena on the latest episode of SmackDown after challenging him to a match for his Undisputed Championship. ¡®The Viper¡¯ and the soon-to-retire superstar are set to meet in the squared circle ¡®for the last time¡¯ at Backlash this May. This will be Cena¡¯s first title defence after winning the belt from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
Randy Orton RKOs John Cena on WWE SmackDown April 25
John Cena opened the latest episode of SmackDown but was interrupted by Randy Orton. The former ¡®Legend Killer¡¯ vowed to protect wrestling and hit out at the veteran for embracing the dark side. He also asked him to ¡®have kids¡¯.
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Cena subsequently went on a rant against the WWE Universe, accusing them of being hostile towards him. He then tried to assault Orton but received an RKO for his troubles.
How did John Cena, Randy Orton fare at WrestleMania 41?
John Cena beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to win the Undisputed Championship. This, however, was not a clean win as he hit ¡®The American Nightmare¡¯ with the belt and a low blow. ¡®The Franchise Player¡¯ also received help from Travis Scott.
Randy Orton, on the other hand, beat Joe Hendry with relative ease.
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