Wrestling veteran and WWE legend JBL recently made a bold prediction about who could potentially break John Cena’s record of 17 World Championship titles. According to JBL, Randy Orton is the man to watch out for in the race to surpass Cena’s historic achievement.
John Cena concluded his illustrious career with a farewell tour in 2025, facing off against some of the biggest names in the industry including Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar. During this final run, Cena managed to capture the WWE Championship for the 17th time, solidifying his status as the most decorated champion in company history.
In an exclusive interview with Video Gamer, JBL expressed his admiration for Randy Orton and his potential to surpass Cena’s record. At just 45 years old, Orton is already a 14-time World Champion in WWE, and JBL believes that he has what it takes to reach new heights in the industry. JBL praised Orton as a generational talent, describing him as special and a natural in the world of wrestling.
Furthermore, JBL highlighted Randy Orton’s family legacy, noting that wrestling runs in his blood. With a father and grandfather who excelled in the business, Orton is truly a gift to the wrestling world, according to JBL.
“I think Randy Orton may break the title. I think Randy’s so different from everybody else, Randy is God’s gift to wrestling. Randy is so good, his dad was just like that, his grandfather was a great heel. Randy is just on a different level, and Randy may be the guy,” JBL said in the interview.
In other news, Randy Orton made a triumphant return to SmackDown this week, marking the first three-hour episode for the blue brand. The show was filled with excitement as Orton interrupted The Miz and delivered two devastating RKOs, signaling his intent to make a big impact upon his return.
As fans eagerly await to see how WWE will book Randy Orton’s return and whether he will enter the title picture this year, one thing is certain – The Viper is ready to strike and cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats in WWE history.
