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Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
WWE Backlash results: John Cena retains against Randy Orton in their final-ever match
John Cena retained the WWE Universal Championship at Backlash 2025 in St. Louis, defeating long-time rival Randy Orton after a chaotic match that saw interference from R-Truth. John Cena and Randy Orton's decades-long rivalry reached what may be its final chapter at WWE Backlash 2025, with the WWE Universal Championship on the line. In a match defined by nostalgia, reversals, and chaos, Cena emerged victorious after interference from R-Truth helped tilt the balance. The match opened with mutual respect as Cena offered a handshake. Orton accepted, but the moment quickly devolved into a brutal exchange. The pair revisited old favourites, from Orton's signature stomps to Cena's chain of shoulder tackles and a Five Knuckle Shuffle. In a throwback to their iconic battles, Orton countered an Attitude Adjustment into an RKO, igniting the St. Louis crowd. Cena dodged a Punt Kick, only for Orton to evade a retaliatory strike. A mistimed referee bump prevented a decisive count following a second RKO. The action spilled ringside, where Orton delivered another RKO and sent Cena crashing through a table. Despite flattening every official in sight, Orton was unable to secure a pin. As the match reached its peak, R-Truth rushed to the ring, intervening in defence of Cena, whom he has long called a 'childhood hero.' Orton landed an RKO on Truth, but the distraction gave Cena enough time to strike a low blow and blast Orton with the title belt. Cena secured the three-count as the crowd erupted in mixed reactions. Climbing to the top rope with mic in hand, Cena declared himself 'the last real champion,' closing the night on a defiant note.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Backlash 2025 results: John Cena successfully retains the WWE Undisputed title
John Cena beats Randy Orton at WWE Backlash (Image via WWE) The moment fans had been waiting for finally arrived: the clash between two of WWE's all-time greats, Randy Orton and John Cena , for the WWE Undisputed Championship. The energy was off the charts, with fans on the edge of their seats, cheering loudly for both icons. As these legendary superstars stepped into the ring, the atmosphere was electric, and the epic showdown began. WWE Backlash 2025: John Cena beats Randy Orton and retains the WWE title The match kicks off with both superstars going at it hard, trading heavy blows as they battle for early momentum. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington John Cena repeatedly rolls out of the ring to dodge Randy Orton's aggressive offense. Eventually, Orton gains the upper hand and unleashes a series of hard hits on Cena. Momentum shifts as Cena fires back, landing strikes of his own before locking Orton in a sleeper hold. Orton manages to break free with a powerful back suplex, leaving both men down on the ring. Cena is the first to get back up, hitting Orton with his signature shoulder tackles followed by the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He sets up for the Attitude Adjustment, but Orton counters and delivers back-to-back clotheslines. Orton attempts his signature rope-hung DDT, but Cena escapes and tries to lock in the STF. Orton breaks free and finally connects with the rope DDT. Orton signals for the RKO, but Cena counters mid-air, lifting Orton into an AA. However, Orton transitions AA straight into an RKO and after tha,t both superstars are laid out again. They slowly get back to their feet, exchanging punches back and forth. Out of nowhere, Cena lands the AA and goes for the pin, but Orton kicks out at two. Cena goes for more shoulder tackles, but Orton catches him with a surprise RKO and nearly gets the three-count, but Cena kicks out again. Cena regains control, hits another AA, but Orton still kicks out at two. Cena then sets up for the Punt Kick, but Orton dodges and accidentally sends Cena crashing into the referee. With the referee down, Cena slides out and grabs his WWE Title, intending to strike Orton, but Orton hits him with an RKO from out of nowhere. He tries for the pin, but Cena kicks out again. Frustrated, Orton clears the announce table. Cena attacks him from behind, and the referee gets caught in the chaos. Orton turns the tables by picking Cena up and delivering an AA off the announce table. Orton then sets up a table and goes for another attack, but Cena fights back. Still, Orton hits a shocking second AA through the table. Both superstars make their way back into the ring, where Orton nails Cena with another RKO and goes for the pin. A new referee rushes in, but Cena kicks out at two. Chaos continues as the new referee gets accidentally taken out. After that Orton hits another RKO, but there's no referee to count the pin. Nick Aldis and WWE officials come out to control the situation, but Orton, furious, lays out Aldis with an RKO, followed by RKOs to every official in sight. R-Truth runs in to help but also gets dropped with an RKO. Amid the madness, Cena rises and hits Orton with a low blow, then hits him with the WWE Title. The original referee crawls back into the ring, and Cena covers Orton to retain the WWE Championship.
Fox News
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
John Cena uses dirty tactics to beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, wins historic 17th WWE title
LAS VEGAS – There was a palpable difference in the way John Cena entered his WrestleMania 41 match against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship on Sunday night. No colors, no hustle, loyalty and respect and nothing that represented what Cena had built in WWE for his entire career. Instead, it was black and white. It was just John Cena and his pursuit of a 17th WWE championship. Cena's music shook Allegiant Stadium as he walked toward the ring. He held up a towel behind him that read, "the last time is now." Boos rained down from the rafters as if the Las Vegas Raiders blew a playoff game. He may not have wanted any part of Rhodes in the beginning of the match, avoiding entanglements and waiting for the right moment to strike. He did things a typical Cena didn't do – big boots, stiff clotheslines and mudhole stomps. The match turned into a dogfight. Rhodes and Cena going punch for punch in a rivalry that brewed since Cena aligned with The Rock at Elimination Chamber. The fans? Split. Dueling chants of "Let's go Cena" and "Cena sucks" rang out throughout the stadium. Cena at one point couldn't help himself. He tried the Five Knuckle Shuffle but got caught with a poke in the eye from Rhodes. The tables turned. Rhodes hit a Disaster Kick and a Cody Cutter. Cena caught Rhodes with an Attitude Adjustment. After a near fall, Cena then tapped into the Five Knuckle Shuffle. An Attitude Adjustment from the top rope was not enough. Not yet. The match wore on. The crowd was loud. Rhodes played into them and Cena caught him with his finisher and then an STFU submission. Rhodes wouldn't quit. The ref went down and when Rhodes took control, there was no one to count his pin. Cena tried to get a little dirty when he exposed the ring post. He hit an Attitude Adjustment. The ref woke up and counted one, two — nope! Out of nowhere, Travis Scott's music blared. Scott left Rhodes with a black eye at the end of Elimination Chamber and wanted more. Rhodes got wise and turned the tables on Cena. Just as the ref was going to count the pin, Scott took the ref out of the ring. Rhodes challenged Scott to get in the ring and the two stared each other down. Scott tried for a slap but Rhodes hit him with the Cross Rhodes. Cena took the title and tried to hit Rhodes with hit. They tussled and Rhodes took it. He threatened to hit Cena and Cena begged him. He couldn't do it. Cena low blowed Rhodes and hit him with that title. It was Cena's time. He pinned Rhodes and solidified his record-setting 17th title. Rhodes' first title reign ends more than a year after he beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
