John Cena’s 22-year run as WWE’s top good guy has come to an end, as he “turned heel” at Saturday’s Elimination Chamber event. The shocking moment saw Cena team up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and attack Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Cena will now face off against Rhodes at WrestleMania on April 20 in a world title match. If Cena wins, he will become the all-time leader in career world championships, surpassing Ric Flair’s record of 16 wins.
Despite his character turn, Cena has remained silent about what drove him to change his ways. Fans are eagerly awaiting an explanation from Cena, who took a cryptic approach to addressing his heel turn on social media.
In recent weeks, Cena had hinted at his desire to play a heel before retiring from pro wrestling later this year. He revealed to pro wrestling interviewer Chris Van Vliet that he was once ready to make the change in 2012 and even had new ring gear and theme music prepared.
Cena’s decision to turn heel is seen as a shocking moment in WWE history, with Cena being known for his long run as a good guy. His next WWE appearances are scheduled for March 24 in Glasgow, Scotland, and March 31 in London, England, but it’s unclear when he will address the reason behind his character change.
Cena has become one of the most beloved figures in WWE history, with a record 16 world championships under his belt. Fans will be watching closely to see how Cena’s storyline unfolds, particularly as it relates to his partnership with The Rock and upcoming match against Rhodes at WrestleMania.
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