John Cena, the 17-time WWE World Champion, kicked off his latest title reign with a victory against long-time rival Randy Orton at Backlash 2025 in St. Louis. The event marked Cena’s first defense since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
John Cena vs R-Truth likely after shocking betrayal
Reports now suggest that John Cena will face R-Truth next. After the match at Backlash, during the post-show press conference, Cena shockingly slammed R-Truth through a table. This unexpected betrayal came despite R-Truth assisting Cena during his clash against Orton. A showdown between the two seems inevitable.
John Cena stands firm on Vince McMahon comments
Another controversy surrounding John Cena erupted after he publicly expressed his love for former WWE CEO Vince McMahon in an interview with The New York Times. Despite receiving criticism from fans for supporting McMahon amid serious allegations, Cena remained unapologetic.
“I don’t care who hears it: I love Vince,” Cena said. “I’m not downplaying anything that needs to be decided or allegations of any kind, but when I love somebody, I love them wholeheartedly. I know people are going to be angry about that, but they can’t put their value on my relationship.”
John Cena not surprised by fan backlash
Speaking to US Weekly during an Amazon event, John Cena reacted to the public’s response to his comments. He said he respects everyone’s opinions but stands by his relationship with McMahon.
“No, because everyone’s entitled to their opinion. Just like I am entitled to have an emotional connection to somebody,” Cena explained. “That’s their right as a human being. I’m not surprised by any of that.”
McMahon’s history with WWE and TKO
Vince McMahon stepped down as WWE CEO in 2022 due to allegations involving hush-money deals. He returned in 2023 to oversee WWE’s merger with UFC, forming TKO Group Holdings. However, in January 2024, McMahon resigned again following fresh allegations of trafficking and assault.
The TKO merger marks a historic shift as WWE is no longer fully run by the McMahon family for the first time ever.
What’s next for John Cena?
As Cena prepares for his next challenge, fans are eager to see how things unfold between him and R-Truth. Meanwhile, his comments on Vince McMahon continue to stir debates online.
From defending his WWE title to defending his personal beliefs, Cena proves he’s never one to back down from a fight—in or out of the ring.
