Can Randy Orton take the belt from John Cena before the hometown fans at Backlash?

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By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

ST. LOUIS -- Can Randy Orton take the belt from John Cena before the hometown fans at Backlash? 

The answer? No!

Because this is heel Cena's time to destroy the competition to close out his career over the next 11 months, culminating in WrestleMania. 

Orton is the biggest threat to Cena's legacy, and WWE will not let anything happen to jeopardize that status. Or will it?

Orton is the biggest threat to Cena's legacy, and WWE will not let anything happen to jeopardize that status. Or will it?

Here is the rest of the Backlash card:

  • Undisputed WWE Championship -- John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton

  • WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship -- Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch

  • Pat McAfee vs. Gunther

  • United States Championship -- Jacob Fatu (c) vs. LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest

  • Intercontinental Championship -- Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta.        

How to Watch:

Date: May 10
Location: Enterprise Center -- St. Louis, Missouri
Start time: 7 p.m. ET
Watch live: Peacock

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