In a spectacle that had WWE fans on the edge of their seats, John Cena emerged victorious against Randy Orton during the highly-anticipated main event of WWE Backlash, held at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. As reported by FOX2now.com, Cena successfully defended his championship, in what appears to be his last performance in St. Louis.
Adding drama to the showdown, local favorite Randy Orton was unable to secure the win in his hometown. Pulse Sports noted the defeat could signal the end of Cena’s title run as he flirts with the idea of retirement yet again.
Intense moments were punctuated during match when R-Truth made a surprise appearance, imploring Orton not to finish Cena's storied career. However, it was Cena who utilized this distraction, delivering a decisive low blow and using his championship belt to land a punishing blow to Orton's head. Bleacher Report described the scene where Cena covered Orton for the win, the referee's hand coming down for the three-count amidst the roaring crowd.
