Orton was setting up for a punt kick when R-Truth prevented "The Viper" from striking. R-Truth took an RKO for his efforts.

John Cena beat Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2025 in a heated match in St. Louis to retain his WWE Championship.

WWE Backlash 2025 results, winners and grades as John Cena defends the WWE Championship against Randy Orton in St. Louis.

In his first title defense since beating Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, John Cena defeated Randy Orton at Backlash on Saturday to retain the title.

WWE Backlash 2025 hoped to deliver a quality follow-up to WrestleMania 41 from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

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