Well, folks, it finally happened. After 23 years of hustle, loyalty, and respect, John Cena officially threw all that out the window and turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025.

And not just any heel turn—this was a betrayal so savage, so unexpected, so downright evil that fans are still trying to process what they witnessed.

If you missed it, don’t worry—I’ve got all the inside scoop on how Cena went from being the guy who told kids to never give up… to being the guy who just told all of us to shut up.

The Setup: Cena’s Big Comeback

Going into Elimination Chamber, Cena was the fan-favorite to win the match and earn a shot at Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.

I mean, the storyline was perfect—Cena, the 16-time world champion, coming back for one last ride, chasing that record-breaking 17th title. The crowd was behind him. The hype was real. It was a Cinderella story…

…until it turned into a WrestleMania-level betrayal.

The Rock Shows Up… And Everything Falls Apart

After Cena won the match, the celebrations didn’t last long because The Rock’s music hit.

Now, The Rock has been all over WWE lately, trying to convince Cody Rhodes to “do business” and join his new corporate faction. Cody, being the wholesome, “finish the story” babyface he is, wanted no part of it.

So when The Rock walked down to the ring, most people assumed he was there to try one last time to recruit Cody. What nobody expected?

John Cena was already on The Rock’s payroll.

The Betrayal: Cena Snaps (And So Do the Fans)

At first, Cena played it cool, standing next to Cody like he was about to back him up. Then, out of nowhere—BAM. Cena turned on Cody, dropping him with a brutal AA that shook the entire arena.

Gasps. Screams. One guy in the front row looked like he just saw his childhood burn before his eyes.

But it didn’t stop there. Cena, with the most smug, villainous look we’ve ever seen on his face, shook hands with The Rock, officially aligning himself with WWE’s newest corporate faction.

And then—because why not add more chaos—Travis Scott (yes, the rapper) got involved, jumping the barricade and helping Cena and The Rock beat the absolute life out of Cody.

What timeline are we even living in??

Why Cena’s Heel Turn Is So Insane

Look, we’ve all joked about a Cena heel turn for years. The man has been the ultimate babyface since 2002. He’s made a career out of being WWE’s biggest good guy.

But now? Cena is embracing his inner villain, and it’s a version of him we’ve never seen before:
✔️ Evil corporate Cena who finally stopped caring about the fans
✔️ Cena + The Rock = Hollywood’s Most Dangerous Duo
✔️ Travis Scott’s involvement, which just… what?!

The internet immediately imploded with reactions ranging from “THIS IS CINEMA” to “I need therapy.”

Some of my personal favorites:

• “John Cena just made me question my entire existence.”
• “Cena turning heel is like Santa Claus quitting Christmas.”
• “WWE, you didn’t have to hurt us like this.”

What Happens Next?

Cena is now the biggest villain in WWE, and with WrestleMania 41 around the corner, the stakes are sky-high.

We’re looking at a Cena vs. Cody Rhodes showdown, with The Rock and his faction (including Travis Scott?!?) backing Cena.

And let’s be real—Cena has NEVER played the bad guy before, so this is uncharted territory. But if his acting skills are any indication, we might be in for the best version of John Cena we’ve ever seen.

One thing’s for sure—we can NEVER see him the same way again.