The wrestling universe was left astounded when, during the closing moments of WWE’s Elimination Chamber premium live event, John Cena made the shocking decision to turn heel and attack WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Cena had won the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, securing the opportunity to face Rhodes at the grand stage of WrestleMania to potentially become world champion for the 17th time. After Cena’s win, Cody Rhodes, The Rock, and Travis Scott soon joined the ring, heating up the environment.
When Rhodes turned down The Rock’s offer for his soul, we saw Cena hugging him in support. But then came one of the most surprising moments in WWE history — Cena attacking the champion in the ring and joining forces with The Final Boss.
John Cena’s Heel Turn Breaks Record With 104,000,000+ Views
Some fans are excited about the newly turned heel Cena, while others are heartbroken to see him shift into a bad guy. But one thing is for sure: fans can’t resist rewatching the iconic moment that turned one of WWE’s top babyfaces into a villain.
The video of this segment is spreading across the internet like wildfire, attracting a record-breaking 104 million views on social media in just 12 hours.
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Cena’s Last Year Will Be Anything But Nostalgic
Fans around the world got emotional last year when the 16-time world champion announced that 2025 would be his final year in WWE. Everyone speculated about what his last run would look like. There were various predictions about who would be Cena’s last opponent, how he would bid farewell to his fans, and more.
But very few could have predicted a heel turn.
Cena has long been one of the top babyfaces in the wrestling industry. But over the years, we’ve also witnessed fans booing him for his repetitive moves and lack of variety in his character.
However, after witnessing his Elimination Chamber turn, it seems that Cena isn’t interested in making his last year a nostalgic trip for fans. For the first time in over 20 years, Cena has turned heel, and chances are we will likely see a completely different side of him on the road to WrestleMania.
Cena’s heel arc has just begun, and both fans and experts are already sensing that it could change WWE forever. Just look at the record-breaking views his video has attracted.
Cena’s farewell is definitely going to be unforgettable.