John Cena vs. Randy Orton

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John Cena vs Randy Orton

John Cena and Randy Orton are two of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, having defined an era in WWE. The 16-time world champion John Cena is considered to be among the best-ever wrestlers in the history of WWE. His charisma and ability to connect with fans have made many refer to him as the face of WWE. On the other hand, Randy Orton, a 14-time world champion, is recognized for his approach to wrestling and his exceptional in-ring psychology. Known as The Viper and The Legend Killer, he is widely considered to be one of the most formidable heels in WWE history.

Over the years, fans have seen numerous feuds between a superhero face and a menacing heel. However, no feud arguably comes to the level set by these two superstars. The chemistry between the two superstars was palpable, leading to a series of encounters that showcased their contrasting styles: Cena's power and resilience against Orton's cunning and precision.

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John Cena vs. Randy Orton Record

John Cena and Randy Orton competed in a total of 257 matches, and John Cena won a total of 212. Orton emerged as the victor in 34 matches as per Cagematch. The detailed record of the feud between these two superstars is:

ParameterMatchesJohn Cena WonRandy Orton WonDraws
All matches257212345
All Singles Matches12310022 1
Only Broadcasted matches7847265
PPV Matches261214-
Singles Match at PPV1055-
WrestleMania101-
WrestleMania 30 Press Conference
WrestleMania 30 Press Conference

List of all John Cena vs. Randy Orton PPV Matches

EventMatchWinner
Hell in a Cell 2014WWE World Heavyweight Title Contendership Hell In A Cell MatchJohn Cena
Royal Rumble 2014WWE World Heavyweight Title matchRandy Orton
TLC 2013Title Unification TLC MatchRandy Orton
Bragging Rights 2009WWE Heavyweight Title Anything Goes 60 Minute Iron ManJohn Cena
Hell in a Cell 2009WWE Heavyweight TitleRandy Orton
Breaking PointWWE Heavyweight Title I QuitJohn Cena
SummerSlam 2009WWE Heavyweight Title MatchRandy Orton
No Way Out 2008WWE Heavyweight TitleJohn Cena
Unforgiven 2007WWE Heavyweight TitleRandy Orton
SummerSlam 2007WWE Heavyweight TitleJohn Cena

John Cena vs. Randy Orton History

According to Cagematch, the first head-to-head encounter between Cena and Orton took place on November 13, 2005, on Monday Night Raw. In that match, Cena and Orton ended up in a disqualification when the father of Orton interfered in the match. This laid the groundwork for several years of personal stake rivalry and fierce competition. Through the years, they grappled each other up against a variety of different match types, from singles matches to tag team bouts to high-stakes championship matches.

Significant moments in their rivalry include their WWE Championship matches at SummerSlam 2007, where Cena retained his title, and at Breaking Point 2009, where Cena made Orton submit in an "I Quit" match. Their feud peaked with the TLC match at TLC 2013, where they unified their titles. It demonstrated how far they could evolve as performers and be cemented into professional wrestling history.

Randy Orton vs John Cena FAQs

A. Randy Orton and John Cena had 261 matches including 123 singles matches. 

A. Yes, John Cena and Randy Orton are friends in real life. 

A. John Cena and Randy Orton competed in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 24 involving Triple H. The two superstars never had a singles match at WrestleMania. 

A. So far, there is no confirmation on whether Randy Orton will face John Cena in 2025. 

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