
John Cena has officially announced the end of his historic in-ring rivalry with fellow WWE stalwart Randy Orton. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Cena, who is currently on a farewell tour and holds a record-breaking 17th WWE Championship, confirmed their last encounter has taken place.
Their final match occurred at WWE Backlash in St. Louis, where Cena defended his championship against the 14-time champion Orton. The contest saw Cena retain his title after striking Orton with the championship belt to secure the pinfall, effectively reigniting and concluding their storied feud in one night.
Reflecting on this milestone during the interview, Cena stated, “On the WWE side, we’re just taking them one at a time. We did our last one in St. Louis. I had my last match with Randy Orton and that was pretty cool to call, kinda put a close on that 25-year rivalry. So, it’s, you know, as every chapter happens, it’s a different feeling for everyone.”
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