3 ideal scenarios for a final John Cena vs Randy Orton feud in 2025

Modified Aug 16, 2024 20:43 GMT

John Cena and Randy Orton during their last match on SmackDown in 2017 [Image Credits: wwe.com]

John Cena's Farewell Tour which begins in 2025 was one of the most talked about occasions in professional wrestling. While there are no updates on whom Cena would feud with, many believe they will see the 16-time champion share the ring with his iconic rival, Randy Orton.

Over the years, Cena and Orton have met in the ring on multiple occasions, and their rivalry in WWE has been one of the talking points in professional wrestling. Hence, it won't be surprising to see them clash once again when Cena returns next year.

In this article, we will look at three ideal scenarios for a final John Cena vs Randy Orton feud in 2025:

#3. John Cena and Randy Orton team up

As mentioned above, John Cena and Randy Orton's rivalry will go down as one of the best in wrestling history. While Cena and Orton have been on opposite ends for the majority of their career, WWE could treat fans to a surprise by pairing them when The Face That Runs The Place returns next year.

Together, Cena and Orton could potentially look to win the tag team titles depending on which brand they are in. While it may initially seem awkward to see them both team up, eventually they will receive a lot of cheers. This also works given Orton is a very popular face at present.

#2. John Cena and Randy Orton face each other in a loser leaves WWE match

Cena is going to be with WWE throughout 2025. While the 16-time world champion can feud with any superstar in the beginning, WWE could book him to face Orton towards the end of his run. In what would be his final match, Cena could face Orton in a loser quits WWE match.

Triple H could then book this match to be won by The Apex Predator. While going out losing is not the conclusion many would like to see, it's happened in professional wrestling on many occasions. Also, there is no shame for Cena in losing to Orton given the history they share, not to mention the pedigree of The Legend Killer.

#1. John Cena wins the World Heavyweight Championship from Randy Orton

At WWE Bash in Berlin, Randy Orton will face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. The Stamford-based promotion could book Orton to win this match after which he could continue to reign until Cena makes his return to the promotion and faces him.

In this potential match between Orton and Cena, WWE could book the latter to win. The reason why winning a world championship against Orton will be special is because it would be the 47-year-old's 17th world title. Not only will this be an outright record, but it will come against one of his greatest rivals.

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Varun is a Golf and WWE journalist for Sportskeeda with over 4 years of work experience in his bag. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, he worked for many sites, including EssentiallySports, FanSided, Khel Now, Get Football, and a few others.

Varun is a fan of golfer Scottie Scheffler due to the latter’s mindset, and he admires Roman Reigns’ ability to keep moving forward in life regardless of any obstacles. As a purist golf fan, he would love to compete at the Masters if given the opportunity, but is also happy with LIV Golf driving more eyeballs towards the sport. If he could go back in time and be a manager for someone in the WWE, it would have been Big Show.

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