Randy Orton Aims to Set Record at WWE Summerslam 2025

Randy Orton is gearing up for WWE Summerslam 2025, where he hopes to break The Undertaker's record for the most matches at the event. At a recent press conference, he expressed his desire to face John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, contingent on Cody Rhodes defeating Jey Uso. With a storied history at Summerslam, Orton's ambitions are set high as he aims to make this year's event a memorable one. Discover more about his journey and match history as he prepares for this significant showdown.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 22, 2025, 13:51 IST

Randy Orton's Ambitions for Summerslam 2025

At a recent press event during Fanatics Fest, Randy Orton shared his aspirations for the upcoming 2025 Summerslam, scheduled for early August. As one of WWE's leading stars, Orton expressed his desire to be part of this major summer event, which presents him with an opportunity to break a significant record.

During his address at Fanatics Fest, Orton expressed hope that Cody Rhodes would defeat Jey Uso on Raw, paving the way for a showdown between them in the King of the Ring final at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. This victory would enable Orton to challenge John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Summerslam.

For this rematch to occur, Cena must first defend his title against CM Punk. Regardless of the outcome, Orton emphasized that participating in Summerslam 2025 would allow him to surpass The Undertaker's record for the most matches ever held at Summerslam.

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Randy Orton's Summerslam Match History

Currently, both Randy Orton and John Cena are tied with 16 matches at Summerslam (not counting overall appearances). Below is a summary of Orton's matches at this prestigious event:

2003: Competed in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship against Kevin Nash, Chris Jericho, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Goldberg, where he was eliminated by Goldberg.

2004: Won the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Chris Benoit, becoming the youngest champion in WWE history at 24.

2005: Defeated The Undertaker with help from his father in a singles match.

2006: Lost to Hulk Hogan in a 'Legend vs. Legend Killer' match.

2007: Lost a WWE Championship match to John Cena.

2009: Retained the WWE Championship against John Cena in a controversial match.

2010: Lost to Sheamus by disqualification in a WWE Championship match.

2011: Won the World Heavyweight Championship from Christian in a No Holds Barred match.

2013: Captured the WWE Championship from Daniel Bryan after cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.

2014: Lost to Roman Reigns in a singles match.

2015: Lost to Sheamus in a singles match.

2016: Suffered a technical knockout loss to Brock Lesnar.

2017: Defeated Rusev in a singles match.

2019: Lost to Kofi Kingston in a WWE Championship match.

2020: Lost to Drew McIntyre in a WWE Championship match.

2021: Teamed with Matt Riddle to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship against AJ Styles and Omos, marking his first tag team match at Summerslam.