Randy Orton defeats Cena to retain his World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble 2014

Even though main event of 2014 Royal Rumble was heavily criticised, co-main event of PPV was well received. Randy Orton and John Cena faced each or once again, but this time for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. two superstars showed ir excellent skills and proved why y are some of best wrestlers WWE has ever produced.  Both superstars had answers for ir rival's move. y proved how much y learned from each or in ir previous fights.

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WWE World Heavyweight Championship match: Randy Orton defeats John Cena

A smirking Randy Orton made his way to ring and dominated match from start. First, he trapped John Cena in a headlock and threw his opponent to ground. After fight moved outside ring, Randy Orton continued his punishment, but boos by fans distracted him. Frustrated, he started thrashing audience and John Cena tried to take over, but it wasn't eugh. He delivered a neckbreaker before delivering a series of headbutts and a leg drop from top rope to Cena.

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John Cena tried to fight back, but Randy Orton answered with his own moves. John Cena somehow grabbed Randy Orton in an STF, but WWE World Heavyweight Champion escaped by grabbing ropes. John Cena delivered an Attitude Adjustment, but kcked out referee Charles Robinson in process. With referee, John Cena was t able to secure win. Randy Orton soon recovered and whacked Cena with his title belt. Once referee came back to his senses, he saw two long-time foes trade finishers. However, both of m mand to kick out.

In later part of match, Randy Orton was seen turning John Cena’s STF to an Attitude Adjustment. In return, John Cena answered by turning Attitude Adjustment in an RKO. As John Cena was about to secure a win, Wyatt Family emerged and distracted Cena. Randy Orton recovered and hit an RKO for win. After Orton left ring, Wyatt Family took over and punished John Cena.

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