WWE superstar John Cena made history by turning heel at Elimination Chamber 2025, shocking fans and leaving Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes bloodied in the ring. But how did this moment come about? Experts point to several clues that were missed by WWE fans.
Cena’s recent retirement tour announcement sparked rumors of a possible turn, but he quickly denied it. However, four months earlier, Cena appeared on “Insight” with Chris Van Vliet and discussed a planned heel turn from 2012. He mentioned recording a new entrance theme and gear, indicating a significant change in his character.
Fans might have overlooked these hints, as Cena had previously shown some heelish attributes. For example, he started appearing on fewer shows leading up to Elimination Chamber, which raised eyebrows given his hype for the event. At the post-show press conference, Cena left without speaking, choosing instead to storm off and underscore his heel turn.
Cena’s 2024 “Insight” interview also contained hints about a potential turn. He mentioned that if he had turned heel back in 2012, he wouldn’t work as hard, would be untrustworthy, and go against everything he stood for. This lack of hesitation during the men’s Elimination Chamber match, particularly when taking advantage of CM Punk, should have tipped off fans.
Despite missing these clues, Cena’s heel turn has sent shockwaves through the WWE community. As he challenges Cody Rhodes for his record-setting 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41, fans are eager to see how this new persona will unfold.
Source: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1804886/big-clue-everyone-missed-john-cena-heel-turn