John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

Author : Emily Apr 11,2025

John Cena surprised fans with a shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first time as a WWE 'bad guy' in over two decades. This unexpected narrative shift has quickly become a talking point, especially in the context of the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). The anticipation for GTA 6, which has been in development for 12 years, has given rise to a popular meme where fans highlight events that occurred before the game's release.

Cena, fully embracing the meme, shared an image of GTA 6 on Instagram, playfully noting that his heel turn happened before the game's release. This post, made to his 21 million followers, sparked speculation about whether it hinted at his involvement in the game, though it was likely just Cena having fun with the meme.

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

The fervor around GTA 6 continues to grow, with fans eagerly awaiting its release, confirmed for fall 2025 by parent company Take-Two. In the meantime, discussions and theories about the game abound, including speculation on when it will be available on PC. A former Rockstar developer addressed the delay in the PC version, urging gamers to trust the studio's decision.

As the excitement builds, more information and insights into GTA 6 are available, including comments from Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 launch.