Randy Orton Finally Reveals Why WWE Wrestlers Hate John Cena

Randy Orton Finally Reveals Why WWE Wrestlers Hate John Cena

For years, fans believed that John Cena was the golden boy of WWE — the face of the company, the locker room leader, and the ultimate role model. But behind the scenes? It was a very different story.

Now, after years of silence, Randy Orton has broken his silence — and what he revealed about John Cena has left the wrestling world stunned.

🎤 “We Never Liked Him. We Tolerated Him.”

In a backstage interview turned explosive tell-all, Orton reportedly said:

“Cena was never one of the boys. He was corporate. He played the game. We didn’t trust him — we tolerated him.”

According to Orton, the resentment wasn’t about jealousy. It was about how Cena used his influence — often at the expense of his fellow wrestlers.

🛑 The Cena Politics Nobody Talks About

While fans cheered Cena’s hustle and loyalty, many wrestlers saw something else: a man obsessed with protecting his spot.

Wrestlers claim Cena buried rising stars backstage by lobbying against pushes.

Promising talents were reportedly “Cena’d” — a term used behind the scenes to describe being killed off on screen after crossing him.

He allegedly played favorites, creating a toxic split in the locker room — those who played by his rules and those who were left behind.

“If you weren’t in his circle, you were disposable,” Orton said. “Simple as that.”

😠 The Respect He Demanded But Rarely Gave

Despite being hailed as a locker room leader, Orton claims Cena never truly earned the respect of his peers.

He reportedly:

Dismissed ideas from creative if they didn’t make him look strong.

Mocked indie wrestlers who didn’t come from WWE’s system.

Kept a “clean” image while others took the heat for the edgier content WWE profited from.

One former superstar added anonymously:

“He was a hero on camera and a dictator behind it.”

💥 Orton vs. Cena: Real Heat, Real Rivalry

The rivalry between Randy Orton and John Cena has been legendary inside the ring — but according to Orton, the tension off-screen was even worse.

“We were supposed to be equals,” Orton revealed. “But he always had to be one step above. Always.”

He says their matches were often one-sided, scripted to make Cena look unstoppable, and any attempt Orton made to elevate himself was quietly shut down.

🎭 The “Good Guy” Mask Slips

Perhaps the biggest shock from Orton’s revelation was how deep the resentment for Cena runs among other veterans.

Several stars from the Ruthless Aggression Era reportedly refused to work with Cena later in their careers.

Backstage meetings became “Cena-centered” — where plans revolved around keeping his brand protected.

Even younger wrestlers allegedly referred to him as “The Locker Room Politician.”

One backstage agent said:

“He didn’t just play the game. He was the game. And if you didn’t play his way, you were out.”

⚠️ Legacy Built on Loyalty — or Fear?

John Cena’s WWE legacy is untouchable to many fans. But now, Randy Orton has peeled back the curtain — revealing a side of Cena the public was never supposed to see.

He wasn’t just the face of the company.
He was the enforcer of the status quo.

A man who smiled for the cameras while silently shutting doors for others behind them.

And for many wrestlers, that’s why he’ll never truly be one of them.