John Cena defeated Randy Orton at Backlash in a blockbuster match to cap off the last chapter of their iconic rivalry.

Tonight, Orton stood tall for the third time after yet another RKO on the champion, setting the stage for "The Viper's" homecoming in St. Louis tomorrow. This closing segment of "WWE SmackDown" was mainly just a Cena promo — he told the audience our childhoods will die at Backlash. Also, a fan threw a Michelob Ultra bottle at him.

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