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Updated April 26th 2025, 13:13 IST

WWE Release New Backlash Poster Following Confirmation Of World Title Match Between Arch-Rivals John Cena And Randy Orton

John Cena and Randy Orton will face off against each other for the WWE Undisputed Championship at WWE Backlash on May 10th.

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John Cena and Randy Orton during WWE SmackDown
John Cena and Randy Orton during WWE SmackDown | Image: WWE

The latest episode of WWE's weekly show SmackDown was an absolute banger as it saw two of the greatest WWE superstars and arch-rivals come face to face. John Cena and Randy Orton stood front and center in the ring as they exchanged a war of words between themselves. The promo ended with Randy Orton planting John Cena with a massive RKO and left him flat and center in the ring. This set up a WWE Championship match between the two veteran superstars for WWE's upcoming PLE Backlash. 

WWE Reveal New Poster For Backlash After SmackDown 

Following the end of a massive episode of SmackDown and the confirmation of the WWE title match between Randy Orton and John Cena for the PLE, WWE released a new poster for the event. The old poster had Randy Orton's face in the center with snakes all around him, paying homage to his nickname ‘The Viper’. 

The new poster for Backlash has the addition of John Cena's face next to Randy Orton's with the snakes covering the two superstars. 

The Backlash PLE will be the first event of WWE after WrestleMania and will be taking place in St. Louis which is also the hometown of Randy Orton. 

Read More: John Cena And Randy Orton Confirm WWE Backlash Match On Smackdown As 'The Viper' Hits Earth Shattering RKO To 17-Time Champ

25 Years Of Rivalry Between John Cena And Randy Orton 

John Cena and Randy Orton's rivalry is famous and has been witnessed by almost every generation of WWE fan. The rivalry usually had Randy Orton as the villain and John Cena as the face. The tables have turned this time around as John Cena is the heel heading into the match ever since his turn after winning the Elimination Chamber. 

John Cena and Randy Orton have had several massive matches against one another and defeated each other multiple times for various WWE titles. The two superstars have a combined 31 World Titles between them as of now with John Cena having 17 titles and Randy Orton having 14.  

Read More: John Cena Praises TNA Champion Joe Hendry After WrestleMania 41 Match vs Randy Orton - 'He's Going to Be a Major Player'

Published April 26th 2025, 13:13 IST