Randy Orton Opens Up About Respect and Trust in 20-Year Rivalry with John Cena

Randy Orton recently discussed his relationship with John Cena, highlighting their 20-year history in WWE and their 22 televised one-on-one matches. Speaking on Cody Rhodes’ podcast, Orton revealed he felt a strong sense of respect from Cena, which was particularly meaningful as he didn’t always feel the same from other veterans like Triple H and Ric Flair.

Orton explained that the mutual respect and camaraderie with Cena allowed him to trust Cena’s guidance in the ring. He felt that Cena’s advice was valuable and that he could rely on Cena to lead the way in their matches and interactions.

The last time these two wrestling icons faced each other in a singles match was on February 7, 2017, during an episode of WWE Smackdown. In that encounter, Cena emerged victorious over Orton.

This insight into their relationship sheds light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of one of WWE’s most enduring rivalries, which has spanned over two decades and produced numerous memorable matches.

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