John Cena Shocks The World At Elimination Chamber (2025)

Hell officially froze over. The lochness monster was found. The forever face that ran the place has gone to the dark side. Hustle, loyalty and respect is dead.

John Cena, for the first time in 7,786 days, over 21 years, is a heel.

Back in January, we suggested that a retirement tour turn was in the cards, but in order to effectively pull it off, WWE would need to thread the smallest of needles. The needle is threaded. Now it’s time to stitch together a beautiful run.

Cena has a clear motivation, which is to win the Undisputed WWE Championship and break Ric Flair’s world title record.

He didn’t emerge victorious in the Royal Rumble, meaning his opportunities started to dwindle. So, he aligned himself with The Rock, a TKO (WWE’s parent company) board member, to ensure he’d have a shot at the gold at WrestleMania 41 against Cody Rhodes (the John Cena of the modern era).

Still, many questions remain: How will Cena explain his actions? Does he come out to new theme music? Are his jorts and colorful shirts gear of the past? Will the turn have the type of long-term effects that Hogan joining the NWO did? Is he going to retire as a heel?

Regardless, John Cena’s time as a babyface is up. John Cena’s time as a villain is now.