John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

Author : Emily Mar 29,2025

John Cena recently surprised fans with a heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first time as a WWE 'bad guy' in over 20 years. Adding to the shock, Cena cleverly engaged with a popular meme by posting an image of Grand Theft Auto 6 on social media, highlighting the unexpected nature of his heel turn happening before the much-anticipated game's release.

For those unfamiliar, the long wait for Rockstar to release GTA 6, spanning 12 years, has inspired a meme where fans humorously note things they've experienced before the game's launch. In this instance, John Cena's transformation from WWE's beloved 'good guy'—known for his Make-A-Wish world record and acting career—to a 'bad guy' came before GTA 6's release.

For the first time in over 20 years, John Cena is a WWE bad guy. Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images.

Cena's Instagram post, shared with his 21 million followers, featured an image of GTA 6 with its 2025 release window. While this sparked speculation about potential involvement in the game, it's more likely Cena was simply enjoying the meme. However, some fans continue to search for hidden meanings in his post, reflecting the intense anticipation for any GTA 6 updates.

John Cena's heel turn has officially started before the arrival of GTA 6, but fans won't have to wait much longer, as Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 launch window for the game.

In other GTA 6 news, a former Rockstar developer in December 2023 discussed the reasons behind the game's planned release on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before PC, urging PC gamers to remain patient and trust the studio's strategy.

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For more insights on GTA 6, including comments from Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick regarding the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 release, stay tuned.