In one of the most jaw-dropping moments in recent WWE history, The Rock made a thunderous return at WWE Backlash 2025, helping Randy Orton secure a controversial victory over John Cena to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. Fans inside the packed Allegiant Stadium were left speechless as the People’s Champion inserted himself into the epic clash between two legends—Cena and Orton—in a way no one saw coming.
The main event, hyped for weeks as the final chapter in the Cena-Orton rivalry, was already electric. With both men having crossed paths for nearly two decades, this bout was billed as “Legacy vs. Legacy”—a showdown to determine the ultimate WWE icon of the modern era. From the opening bell, the match was a brutal, back-and-forth war, complete with near-falls, signature moves, and a raucous crowd hanging on every moment.
Cena had the upper hand late in the match. After kicking out of an RKO and landing a thunderous Attitude Adjustment off the top rope, he locked in the STF in the center of the ring. Orton, clearly fading, looked on the verge of tapping. That’s when the lights dimmed… and the familiar sound of “IF YA SMELL…” sent the crowd into an uproar.
The Rock, dressed in a black leather jacket and jeans, stormed down the ramp and slid into the ring. The referee, distracted by the commotion, didn’t see what happened next. The Great One yanked Cena off Orton, delivered a spine-shattering Rock Bottom, and rolled out of the ring with a smirk as Orton crawled to cover the fallen Cena.
1-2-3.
The bell rang. The arena erupted in both cheers and confusion. Randy Orton was declared the new Undisputed Champion—but the headlines belonged to The Rock.
After the match, as Orton hoisted the titles with a cold grin, The Rock returned to the ring, standing beside him. The two icons stared at each other for a moment before The Rock raised Orton’s hand—signaling a possible new alliance that could change the very foundation of WWE.
Backstage sources have remained tight-lipped, but speculation is running wild. Why did The Rock target Cena? Was this revenge from their WrestleMania past? Or does The Rock have bigger plans—perhaps a final run, with a new alliance forged in destruction?
John Cena, visibly stunned after the match, didn’t comment, but fans expect answers this Monday on RAW. One thing is certain: the WWE Universe won’t forget May 10, 2025, anytime soon.
The Rock is back. Randy Orton is champion. And John Cena has been robbed.
What happens next? Only time will tell—but the road to SummerSlam just got a whole lot more electrifying.
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