John Cena has revealed his pick.
For better or for worse, the involvement of Pat McAfee has made the upcoming WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton the most talked-about bout on the WrestleMania card this year.
The impact of the Viper's heel turn and the fact that he's back in the world title picture after a long time has made him the favorite in this bout. Though there have also been questions about his health heading into the show tonight.
John Cena Reveals His Prediction
The Cenation Leader, who has a long history with both these veterans, was asked for his prediction on this match by Sports Illustrated on the red carpet for the 2026 Hall of Fame. John Cena mentioned that he was in a very similar position to Randy Orton heading into WrestleMania last year, and so he can't bet against the Legend Killer:
I gotta think about that. I can't bet against Randy Orton, just cause I’ve known him for so long, I've known both of them for so long. And I've been in a similar position as a mentor for Cody, a teacher for Cody, somebody Cody wanted approval from. It didn't really matter; the kid's a success anyway.
I just think Randy's got something to prove. I know what it feels like to say like 'Oh yo, I want 17. I'll do anything to get it.' Cody was the guy I took it from. Randy's got that vibe about him, that's pretty special.
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