Amidst the much-hyped CM Punk return, Randy Orton returning to WWE has taken a backseat. Joining hands with Cody Rhodes for the WWE Survivor Series, Orton played an integral part in earning the win for his team. After this, he made an appearance at Monday Night RAW, hyping up the crowd.
The Viper also appeared on the latest edition of Friday Night SmackDown and confronted The Bloodline. In addition to this, he issued a warning to Roman Reigns. The best segment of the night—even John Cena couldn’t take his eyes off of him. Cena took to his Instagram and dropped Orton’s picture in the usual cryptic manner.
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He also took to X to share his thought about Orton’s return. “Absolutely incredible to see @RandyOrton continue to excel after such a storied career,” he wrote. Cena also commended WWE for bringing him back. In addition to this, he warned everyone to “watch out for that RKO!” leaving everyone hyped for Orton’s presence.
No sooner did he post the image on Instagram, fans left no opportunity to express their hearts to the duo. “The Two GOATS of WWE Cena and Randy,” wrote one fan. “John Cena woke up thinking about Orton,” a fan teased the Leader of Cenation. “John cena and Randy should have a final tag team at wrestlemania,” a fan pitched.
Looking at the history that the duo shared in the professional wrestling world, a fan wrote, “The greatest friendship of all time.” Apart from being dire rivals, a fan claimed that he was aware of the fact that “cena loves randy.” Only time can reveal if Cena’s latest Instagram post is an acknowledgement of Orton’s return or if there’s a subtle hint of their possible reunion.
An insight into the John Cena and Randy Orton relationship
John Cena and Randy Orton share a bittersweet on-screen relationship. The duo first came to know about each other during their time in Ohio Valley Wrestling and the two have been together ever since. On multiple occasions, the duo has joined hands as well as faced off as part of the storyline.
However, the two are on good terms beyond the ring. Both Cena and Orton have helped each other grow. “I learned a lot from that m**********r. I really did. Talk about slowing down and breathing and listening to the people. He was a master,” Randy Orton once confessed to Corey Graves. In addition to this, both of them have provided numerous chances for the audience to cherish their relationship.
Randy Orton is after The Bloodline upon his return
Randy Orton’s faceoff against The Bloodline has opened the gates of his rivalry with the faction. He recently asked Paul Heyman to inform Roman Reigns that “Daddy’s Back.” Orton also had a rivalry with the faction before his injury. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso have proven their might against John Cena before and now Randy is on their list.
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Amidst this, fans are curious to see if John Cena comes to help his friend in his feud. However, with the SAG-AFTRA strike coming to an end, John Cena will restrict his appearance to the Hollywood industry. But, it is “never say never” for the fans who have high hopes for the duo.