WATCH: Randy Orton speaks out about John Cena's heel turn

Randy Orton discussed John Cena's heel turn on WWE SmackDown. Orton returned to the WWE Elimination Chamber and targeted Kevin Owens, who defeated him with a piledriver. Unbelievably, John Cena turned on Cody Rhodes, the undisputed WWE champion, later in the evening.

During the March 7th broadcast of WWE SmackDown, Randy Orton entered the ring and said that a lot of bizarre things had occurred during the previous week. He mentioned Cena and claimed to have always been at the top in his field. The phrase "rock bottom" took on a whole new meaning when Orton stated that Cena was now simply a bottom for The Rock. 

"For as long as I can remember, ever since I started in this business, John Cena has always been at the top of this profession. And now he's just a bottom for Rock. I guess that gives a whole new meaning to the term Rock Bottom, doesn't it, John?" he said.

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“John Cena has always been at the top of this profession, and now he’s just a bottom for The Rock.”

— Randy Orton #SmackDownpic.twitter.com/d4qRQwlYPO

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) March 8, 2025

Randy Orton speaks on Kevin Owens

When he sold his soul to The Rock last Saturday and attacked the WWE Universe Cody Rhodes as Cena hit the lowest of lows. The American Nightmare will face the 16-time WWE Champion at WrestleMania in an attempt to win the undisputed WWE title.

Following the first remark against Cena, Randy Orton addressed Kevin Owens. The Cena heel turn took center stage, but Orton's comeback after a hiatus since November was also featured at WWE Elimination Chamber. Orton came out and RKO'd Owens after Owens defeated Sami Zayn in an unofficial match. He then attempted to puntkick Owens, but officials and security stopped him.