The May 9 edition of WWE SmackDown turned chaotic after an disobedient fan threw a beer bottle at Undisputed Champion John Cena during a heated segment, sparking security concerns and triggering a dramatic chain of events in the ring.
John Cena gets hit with beer bottle during promoMaking one of his most controversial appearances yet in his final WWE run, John Cena entered the ring at the Nutter Center to address the crowd. However, the 17-time world champion was met with a hostile response. As he began his promo, a beer bottle was thrown at him from the audience, striking him during his in-ring introduction.
Cena, who turned heel after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the Undisputed Champion, did not take the incident lightly. Visibly annoyed, he responded with a rant, calling out the crowd for their "disrespect" and labelling them a “joke to wrestling.”
Fan ejected as WWE security steps inA separate camera angle later revealed the individual responsible for the throw. Security reacted swiftly, ejecting the disobedient fan from the arena as others in the crowd booed the interruption. WWE has yet to issue a formal statement on whether the fan will face charges, but the incident has raised questions about live event safety.
Throwing objects at wrestlers was once common during wrestling’s “Attitude Era,” especially towards heels, but in recent years, such behavior has been largely absent due to tighter crowd control.
Just when the segment seemed to be back on track, a hooded figure stormed the ring and attempted to hit Cena with an RKO. Cena managed to counter with an Attitude Adjustment, appearing to handle the surprise attack. However, the real threat was lurking.
As Cena celebrated, Randy Orton made his entrance and delivered a thunderous RKO to the WWE Champion, leaving him flat on the mat. The segment ended with Orton standing tall, reigniting a long-standing rivalry that is now set to explode at WWE Backlash .
Before the attack, Cena had targeted Orton with pointed comments, referencing the Viper’s injury history and even bringing up Orton’s father and grandfather. He accused his rival of “failing every major test in his career,” including a sly nod to Orton’s infamous 2006 drug test controversy.
In response, Orton mocked Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” gesture before silencing the champion with another RKO.
The episode also featured several other matches, including a tag team victory for LA Knight and Damian Priest over Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Alexa Bliss made her in-ring return, teaming with Zelina Vega to defeat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.
But the night belonged to the Cena-Orton drama, with their WWE Backlash showdown now promising fireworks.
John Cena gets hit with beer bottle during promoMaking one of his most controversial appearances yet in his final WWE run, John Cena entered the ring at the Nutter Center to address the crowd. However, the 17-time world champion was met with a hostile response. As he began his promo, a beer bottle was thrown at him from the audience, striking him during his in-ring introduction.
Cena, who turned heel after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to become the Undisputed Champion, did not take the incident lightly. Visibly annoyed, he responded with a rant, calling out the crowd for their "disrespect" and labelling them a “joke to wrestling.”
Fan ejected as WWE security steps inA separate camera angle later revealed the individual responsible for the throw. Security reacted swiftly, ejecting the disobedient fan from the arena as others in the crowd booed the interruption. WWE has yet to issue a formal statement on whether the fan will face charges, but the incident has raised questions about live event safety.
THEY FOUND THE GUY WHO THREW THE BEER BOTTLE AT JOHN CENA 😭
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) May 10, 2025
BRO GOT CAUGHT IN 4K#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/DmwWwWN41O
Throwing objects at wrestlers was once common during wrestling’s “Attitude Era,” especially towards heels, but in recent years, such behavior has been largely absent due to tighter crowd control.
Just when the segment seemed to be back on track, a hooded figure stormed the ring and attempted to hit Cena with an RKO. Cena managed to counter with an Attitude Adjustment, appearing to handle the surprise attack. However, the real threat was lurking.
As Cena celebrated, Randy Orton made his entrance and delivered a thunderous RKO to the WWE Champion, leaving him flat on the mat. The segment ended with Orton standing tall, reigniting a long-standing rivalry that is now set to explode at WWE Backlash .
Randy Orton really be slithering into that ring like a snake 😂#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/bYcGe5nAGJ
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) May 10, 2025
Before the attack, Cena had targeted Orton with pointed comments, referencing the Viper’s injury history and even bringing up Orton’s father and grandfather. He accused his rival of “failing every major test in his career,” including a sly nod to Orton’s infamous 2006 drug test controversy.
In response, Orton mocked Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” gesture before silencing the champion with another RKO.
The episode also featured several other matches, including a tag team victory for LA Knight and Damian Priest over Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Alexa Bliss made her in-ring return, teaming with Zelina Vega to defeat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.
But the night belonged to the Cena-Orton drama, with their WWE Backlash showdown now promising fireworks.
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