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.

John Cena successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash 2025, but it didn’t take long for someone else to make his presence felt. Not in the ring—on Instagram.

WWE Backlash featured John Cena and Randy Orton in the main event. Check out the full results from the PLE in St. Louis.