Randy Orton opens up on missing John Cena's retirement match

Overview

• Randy Orton took to Instagram and opened up on missing John Cena's retirement match on the 13th of December 2025 at Saturday Night's Main Event
• The 14-time world champion confirmed that he could not take part in the event as he was in Saudi Arabia
• The Legend Killer claimed that he was in Riyadh promoting the Riyadh Season and the Royal Rumble

Randy Orton took to Instagram and opened up on missing John Cena's retirement match on the 13th of December 2025 at Saturday Night's Main Event. The 14-time world champion confirmed that he could not take part in the event as he was in Saudi Arabia. The Legend Killer claimed that he was in Riyadh promoting the Riyadh Season and the Royal Rumble.

"I broke into the wrestling business and grew up for the past 2 decades alongside John Cena. I wrestled with or against him 100 times, at least. I would have enjoyed being there in DC to witness his emotional send-off into retirement. But I know if ANYONE understands my absence, it’s John, because I was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia promoting Riyadh Season and the Royal Rumble," Randy wrote on Instagram.

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"The morning of his retirement, we exchanged a few texts, and I was honored to speak with him on such a big day. I look forward to following John’s career in Hollywood AND beyond," the Viper added in his statement.

"Take care, John, and I’ll see ya around," - Randy Orton

Orton regarded himself grateful for being able to learn from Cena firsthand. He was thanful to John for being good with his family over the years and making the locker room a better place.

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"The sky's the limit with this guy. An inspiration not only to generations of fans, but to myself, who was lucky enough to learn firsthand from one of the most OVER wrestlers ever. Thanks for being so good to my family over the years, and thanks for making the locker room a better place. Take care, John, and I’ll see ya around," Orton added.