John Cena might be laser-focused on dethroning WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, but fans are already buzzing over what could come nextand it might involve one of the biggest rivalries in WWE history.
In a cryptic post to his Instagram account, Cena shared an image of none other than Randy Ortonsparking immediate speculation that the 16-time world champion is teasing one final clash with The Viper. With his farewell tour in full swing, Cena could be lining up one last chapter with the man whos arguably been his greatest rival.
The Cena-Orton rivalry is the stuff of wrestling legend. Both men debuted on the main roster in 2002 and spent the better part of two decades trading championships, insults, and violent matches in WWEs most intense feud. While Cena played the straight-edge hero with the Never Give Up mantra, Orton was the cold-blooded third-generation heel who took pride in destroying legends.
Their legendary war truly ignited in 2007 when Orton targeted Cenas WWE Championship. The two clashed at SummerSlam that year, with Cena walking away victoriousbut that was only the beginning. The feud would pick up again and again over the years, including brutal showdowns like their Hell in a Cell match in 2009 and a high-stakes WWE Title unification bout at TLC 2013.
Fans have long had mixed feelings about their storied rivalrysome believed it was overdone, while others saw it as the defining feud of the modern WWE era. But no matter which side youre on, theres no denying the chemistry these two icons bring whenever they share a ring.
Now, with Cenas farewell year underway and Orton set to perform in his hometown at Backlash in St. Louis, all signs point toward one last, emotional encounter. Could the Undisputed WWE Championship be on the line? Thats still unclearbut the setup writes itself.
Are you down for one final Cena vs. Orton showdown before the GOAT rides off into the sunset? Think the WWE title should be on the line if it happens? Sound off in the comments and let us know where you stand.
