Randy Orton to lose to John Cena at WWE Backlash due to top star's betrayal? Exploring the possibility

Randy Orton and John Cena are set to face off at Backlash for the Undisputed WWE Championship. A top superstar might make their presence known at the event and cost The Viper a potential world championship win.

John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. On RAW the following night, the 17-time world champion appeared to brag about his win, but Randy Orton ruined his celebration. The two met again on SmackDown, and a title match was set for WWE Backlash. Sami Zayn can ensure the champion retains after an offer he received this week.

On the latest episode of RAW, Sami Zayn was offered to move to SmackDown by Seth Rollins. Paul Heyman even promised to have him booked against the winner of John Cena and Randy Orton. Zayn turned down this offer and got a beating from Seth and Bron Breakker. Due to this, he might change his mind and go after The Viper.

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Randy returned at this year's Elimination Chamber and went after Kevin Owens, who was in the middle of a post-match attack on Zayn. If Orton didn't return that night, Sami might have suffered more damage. Hence, the RAW star going after The Viper at Backlash can be seen as an act of betrayal.

Zayn and Cena have faced each other only once in a singles match. The Master Strategist choosing John can be his way of showing that he is on the same level as him. Zayn may also be confident enough to face John, as it may help him find a spot in Heyman's group.

Wrestling veteran points out a mistake in Randy Orton and John Cena's WWE feud

The Apex Predator delivering an RKO to The Cenation Leader on the RAW after WrestleMania was a strong way of sending a message. However, Vince Russo thinks this shouldn't have happened.

On The Coach & Bro Show, the wrestling veteran said Cena shouldn't have been RKOed that early in the feud, as he had just gained heat at WrestleMania. Russo felt the heat was gone after what Randy did.

It will be interesting to see what will happen between John Cena and Randy Orton at WWE Backlash.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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