Randy Orton Sets Sights on John Cena Ahead of King of the Ring Final – Randy Orton made his presence felt at the WWE SummerSlam Kickoff event, making it clear that if he wins the 2025 King of the Ring tournament, his target is firmly set on WWE Champion John Cena. Orton, who is one match away from claiming the tournament crown, spoke candidly about his intentions during an interview segment at the fan gathering.
When asked if he would prefer to challenge current champion John Cena or top contender CM Punk should he earn the SummerSlam title shot, Orton didn’t hesitate. While he acknowledged that a match with Punk is inevitable, he made it clear that Cena is his top priority.
“I gotta get in the ring with Punk at some point before it’s set and done. That’s a fact. But I promised the WWE fans that I was going to remove John Cena’s head from his shoulders, and that’s what I’ve got to do,” Orton said. “Cena said he was going to ruin wrestling, he talked sht about my family, he can’t do that. So the answer is John Cena. I wanna kick John Cena’s a**. I owe him one. I had him beat in St. Louis, my hometown, at Backlash until somebody came out and saved the day… but John Cena deserves an a**-whooping from yours truly.”*
Orton’s comments follow weeks of tension between him and Cena, which reignited during Cena’s ongoing heel run that began earlier this year. Their most recent in-ring encounter at Backlash ended controversially, with interference preventing Orton from securing a win in his hometown.
As Orton prepares for the King of the Ring finals, his statement adds another layer of intensity to the road to SummerSlam. If he emerges victorious, a high-stakes clash with Cena could headline WWE’s biggest party of the summer.
Randy Orton Sets Sights on John Cena Ahead of King of the Ring Final
