As first reported by PWMania.com, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will officially defend his title against longtime rival Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2025.
WWE confirmed the blockbuster match with the release of a new promotional image featuring the two legends face-to-face, accompanied by the tagline “One Last Time.” The bout is being billed as the final chapter in one of WWE’s most storied rivalries.
Cena and Orton have clashed 58 times on WWE television, including 19 one-on-one matches, making this one of the most frequent and iconic rivalries in WWE history. Their most recent televised encounter took place at Survivor Series 2017.
WWE Backlash 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, May 10th, from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri — Orton’s hometown — adding another layer of intensity to the high-stakes championship showdown.
With Cena now holding the Undisputed WWE Title and Orton chasing gold in what could be their final meeting, the match promises to be an emotionally charged battle that fans won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for full coverage of WWE Backlash and all the latest on Cena vs. Orton: One Last Time.
