Orton's Clique Backstage, and John Cena Reputation

Randy Orton is said to have formed something of a clique with wrestlers such as Umaga and Carlito as of late and has been known to stick up for them. One thing the group likes to do is play around with Shawn Michaels by calling him names and pulling pranks on him.

During a recent WWE tour, Umaga was confronted by Shawn Michaels over his ring attire. Randy Orton defended The Samoa Bulldozer and got into a argument with Shawn Michaels.

Meanwhile John Cena is friendly with virtually everyone in the locker room and the wrestlers respect his work ethic, he is also considered a "kiss ass" by some. Cena hangs out with Vince McMahon, something not uncommon for the company's #1 babyface. One wrestler said, "Cena is definitely Vince’s boy and that’s why Triple H doesn’t even try to f--- with him". While Cena is viewed as a company man, Randy Orton is viewed as someone who will stand up to management.