WWE: Randy Orton's 7-match history in Hell in a Cell

6. Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Hell in a Cell 2009

A Brutal Encounter

Randy Orton and John Cena are arguably the biggest WWE superstars in the 21st century. They're both similar in age and main-event caliber wrestlers, which meant that they constantly butted heads throughout their WWE careers.

The rivalry between @JohnCena and @RandyOrton just HAD to end up within the confines of #HellInACell... #WWENetwork #HIAC pic.twitter.com/5nNn7WKvp4

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) September 21, 2017

In 2009, Cena and Orton feuded over the WWE Championship. The Viper viciously chased the title, overcoming the likes of Triple H, Batista, and The Big Show. Cena failed to win the title from a sneaky Orton during SummerSlam. The Leader of Cenation came back strong at Breaking Point to reclaim the championship in an "I Quit" match.

Locked inside the Hell in a Cell, Orton was without the assistance of Evolution or Legacy. Cena actually managed to force his rival out when he locked in the STF. Unfortunately, the referee was unconscious and didn't see Orton submit.

A VIOLENT VIPER! 🔥#Throwback to one of the iconic #HellInACell matches where @RandyOrton defeated @JohnCena inside the destructive structure to win the #WWEChampionship!#SPNSports #WWE pic.twitter.com/q0exsRZfDW

— SPN_Action (@SPN_Action) September 12, 2018

The Apex Predator took full advantage of this and immediately retaliated with an RKO. After a Punt Kick, Orton stood tall in the middle of the Hell in a Cell with his WWE Championship reign intact.