WWE Legend Randy Orton Eyes John Cena's Record as He Prepares for WrestleMania 42 Showdown

Image via WWE.comJohn Cena’s legacy will be remembered as one of the greatestWWEsuperstars of all time. He led a generation for the Stamford-based promotion and became one of their biggest stars in history. However, there is one prime reason Cena earned the GOAT moniker, which he was widely known for, by winning a record 17 World Championships in the company.Cena etched the record by defeatingCody Rhodesin the main event of WrestleMania 41.WWE legend actually stands a chance to break John Cena's recordWhile there are many veterans and rising stars on the current roster, only one active wrestler has a real chance of surpassing that record:Randy Orton. The Viper has won a total of 14 World Championships in his WWE career. Moreover, when he came back to the company in 2023 after a lengthy hiatus, he mentioned that he still had ten more years as an in-ring performer.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel pounds Tehran as Iranians mark Nowruz; UAE, Kuwait defences respond to missile barrage‘Does anyone really think someone can tell Trump what to do?’ Netanyahu denies 'dragging' US 'into Iran war'Armageddon scenario! Why Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s LNG spell nightmare for Europe, AsiaImage via WWE.comWith the current timeline he has set and the World titles etched to his name, Randy Orton can arguably be seen as the only candidate right now to break John Cena’s record. He could have come close when he faced Cena for the title at the 2025 WWE Backlash PLE, but he was unsuccessful. At the same time, Orton, being the only realistic choice, can change in the coming years, considering the rise of many names on the current WWE roster.by Taboolaby TaboolaSponsored LinksSponsored LinksPromoted LinksPromoted LinksYou May Like2019 rape and murder case: Victim's dying declaration nails rapist, killer women in UPAGRA: Based on the dying declaration of a 35-year-old woman who was raped and set on fire in a horrific crime in 2019, a local court in Aligarh has se.UndoRandy Orton can come close to John Cena’s record atWrestleMania 42Randy Orton has a major opportunity coming up to win his 15th WWE World Championship. He outlasted five top stars in the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber match to earn a chance to compete for the Undisputed WWE title in the main event of WrestleMania 42.Orton’s opponent will be his former protégé, Cody Rhodes. The American Nightmare defeated Drew McIntyre to regain the title on the SmackDown after the WWE Elimination Chamber PLE.However, in a shocking turn of events, Orton turned heel and viciously attacked Rhodes after their contract signing on the following episode of SmackDown. The Viper is set to make an appearance on SmackDown this week to explain his actions.Furthermore, WWE has announced that Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will compete for the Undisputed WWE title in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night 1. With so much history and Orton channelling his inner demon on the road to WrestleMania, it is expected to be a stellar showdown.Also read:Former WWE star's wife facing death threats after his controversial remarks on social mediaCelebrating India's sporting legends at the Times of India Sports Awards - Book Passes Now!