US EditionJohn Cena praised for WWE Backlash match despite controversial finish
- John Cena defeated Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2025 on May 11 in St. Louis to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship after interference by R-Truth.
- The match renewed the long-time Cena-Orton rivalry and featured chaotic sequences, false finishes, and a controversial ending involving R-Truth preventing Orton's victory.
- The bout included key moments like Orton crashing Cena through a table, multiple RKOs, a referee bump, and Cena using a low blow and title belt to secure the win.
- Veteran journalist Bill Apter described the match as 'extremely well' executed except for the ending, while Cena declared himself "the last real champion" on the mic post-match.
- The outcome solidified Cena's championship status amid mixed crowd reactions and suggested the rivalry may have reached its final chapter at this chaotic event.
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