"I think they're both gifted performers in their own way. There's not much more of a creative mind for the business than Adam Copeland. He is all about pro wrestling, and I don't think there's a person that makes this business look easy or easier than Randy Orton. He is an absolute natural. So, I think they're both gifted in their own way."
Cena spoke at SpaceCon about why those two names stand apart for him. He pointed to Copeland as one of the most creative minds in the business and someone fully dedicated to pro wrestling. He described Orton as a natural who makes the industry look easier than it is, framing both men as gifted performers in their own right.
Edge's All Out Toronto Homage
Copeland was not able to take part in Cena's Farewell Tour. He still found a way to acknowledge their shared history during All Out Toronto 2025, where he teamed with Christian Cage against FTR.
During that match, Copeland hit the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" and the "Attitude Adjustment" on Cash Wheeler. The sequence drew a massive pop from the audience as he paid tribute to his old rival and the bond between them.
Orton's Tribute After Cena's Final Match
Orton also did not appear on Cena's Farewell Tour despite remaining signed to WWE. Instead, he posted a lengthy tribute to Cena on social media after Cena's final match against GUNTHER.
In that post, Orton reflected on the years he has known Cena. He wrote that he could not watch the match at Saturday Night's Main Event because he was away in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Orton also thanked Cena for being good to his family and for his contributions to making the locker room a better place.
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- Cena Explains
- Greatest Rivals
- Adam Copeland
- Farewell Tour
- Christian Cage
- Five Knuckle
- Attitude Adjustment
- Cash Wheeler
- Saturday Night
- Saudi Arabia
