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The Definitive Rival of John Cena in WWE: Who is the GOAT’s Greatest Enemy?

Randy Orton

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Out of all these fabled WWE names, Randy Orton stands above the rest as the guy who’s had the most matches with John Cena during the Cenation Leader’s career, with 21 matches. Orton and Cena know each other like the back of their hands, creating one of the most enduring WWE rivalries in history. It got to a point that fans were clamoring for a change as these two locked up in so many matches in two different decades.

In spite of the outrage, whenever Cena and Orton would lock horns, the WWE Universe knew they would be in for a heck of a show. These two were meant to “fight forever” to some degree, considering that they would be the two men who guided the WWE into the next two decades. When fans mention Cena versus Orton, two matches would come to mind: SummerSlam 2007, where a young Orton and Cena would kick off their legendary feud, as well as Bragging Rights 2009, where they had a jaw-dropping Iron Man Match.

While Randy Orton versus John Cena aren’t as flashy as the other rivalries on this list, their long-standing feud was characterized by the word “consistency,” giving the WWE Universe their money’s worth over the nearly two dozen matchups they had.

About Michael Joseph Sugue, Manager

Michael Joseph Sugue is a Manager, Editor, and Writer for Last Word on Sports Pro Wrestling, joining in December 2020. A fan of professional wrestling for over 20 years, he's also a former Writer and Editor for LWOS Life, covering Music, K-Pop, Movies, and TV Shows.

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