“Let’s do it again”: Chad Gable sends special message to Randy Orton ahead of his bout against John Cena

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 3, 2025, 21:45 IST

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Following Randy Orton's intense promo on SmackDown, where he vowed to inflict major damage on John Cena at WWE Backlash 2025, RAW star Chad Gable expressed his admiration for Orton's fiery demeanor. Gable recalled facing Orton's intense persona in the past and publicly requested a future match, fueling fan anticipation for a potential showdown between the two WWE stars.

“Let’s do it again”: Chad Gable sends special message to Randy Orton ahead of his bout against John Cena

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In a remarkable moment of cross-brand camaraderie, WWE star Chad Gable sent a heartfelt message to Randy Orton following Viper's intense promo on SmackDown.
Randy Orton who will face John Cena in the upcoming WWE Backlash appeared on the latest edition of SmackDown on May 2, 2025. During the segment, Randy Orton came out to talk about his upcoming bout against the Cenation leader.
During the promo, The Viper vowed to inflict major damage on Cena at the WWE Backlash 2025. Owing to this situation, Gable expressed his admiration for Orton's fiery demeanour and requested a match in the future.

Chad Gable sends a special message to Randy Orton after his SmackDown promo

Chad Gable has sent a special message to Randy Orton after his latest SmackDown promo. During Orton’s segment, he reflected on their altercation last week and said that Cena had been selling his soul for years. He vowed to inflict major damage on Cena at WWE Backlash 2025 in front of his hometown crowd and family to become the 15-time World Champion.
After the segment, Chad Gable sent out a tweet on X, and he broke character to state that a fired-up Randy Orton was the best and scariest version of The Apex Predator. The RAW star said he wrestled that version before, and he wants to do it again.

In his post, Gable wrote, "Powder keg Randy is the best and scariest version. I know. I’ve looked that version straight in the eye and wrestled him right after. Let’s do it again before too long. #SmackDown"
After the public acknowledgement by Chad Gable of Orton’s persona and current storyline, fans are eager to see both of them together and are waiting in anticipation to witness what will unfold in the future for both Gable and Orton.
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Meanwhile, WWE Backlash will commence on May 10, 2025, on Saturday at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri which will host two long-time rivals John Cena and Randy Orton are set to battle over the WWE Championship one final time at WWE Backlash.

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