To be fair to Cena, this is a new era, where fans are more looped in than ever to the pro wrestling process. Everyone seems to know the heel turn can’t last, perhaps ending as soon as the summer at SummerSlam. That way, the tail end of his goodbye to the sport can be as a good guy again.

WWE Backlash 2025 ended with chaos inside the ring and just as much drama outside it. After the last bell rang and the dust settled, WWE held its usual post-event press conference. But no one expected what happened next: a shocking takeover by none other than John Cena.

John Cena defeated Randy Orton at WWE Backlash to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship. However, he didn't get the job done alone.'The Viper' unleashed every major move in his arsenal during the match.