The Viper reveals why he could not attend Saturday Night’s Main Event
Summary
– Randy Orton missed the final match due to promotional work in Saudi Arabia
– The two rivals exchanged text messages on the morning of the event
– The Apex Predator thanked Cena for being an inspiration to the locker room
Randy Orton will go down in history as one of John Cena’s greatest rivals. The two future Hall of Famers battled over world championships for two decades and defined an entire era of the company. However, The Viper was noticeably absent from Washington, D.C. when Cena wrestled his final match against Gunther.
Orton took to Instagram to reveal that he was in Riyadh promoting the upcoming Royal Rumble event. He noted that if anyone understood the business obligation, it would be Cena himself. The Apex Predator confirmed that he texted his old friend on the morning of the show to share a private moment before the end of the road.
The Legend Killer praised the sixteen-time champion for making the locker room a better place and treating his family with kindness over the years. He expressed how lucky he was to learn firsthand from one of the most popular wrestlers ever to lace up a pair of boots. Orton closed his tribute by wishing the Hollywood star well as he moves on to his next chapter.
