5 Pairs of WWE Superstars who were rivals on-screen but friends in real life

#3 WWE Stars John Cena and Randy Orton

John Cena and Randy Orton

John Cena and Randy Orton are two of the most prominent stars in WWE history. Both men are multi-time champions and have defeated big stars to add a number to their world title victories. They have also crossed paths with each other on multiple occasions.

While Cena and Orton have mostly been seen as rivals on TV, the two men have been friends for a long time in real life. Most people don't know this, but Cena and Orton trained together at WWE's former developmental territory OVW. While honing their skills there, both men became friends in real life.

Cena and Orton's in-ring chemistry has always been labeled as special, yet different.

Cena and Orton haven't shared a ring in a long time. However, that's due to Cena, who has now transitioned to the role of a part-time WWE star.

Miss you @JohnCena. 😘 ps: Can you talk to @TheRock and see what his #wrestlemania plans are for 2020? Asking for a friend. pic.twitter.com/Ly222EhUz4

— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) October 5, 2019

Irrespective of this, both men still keep in touch with each other. They also occasionally tease each other with their posts on social media (like the one above).