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We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme

By ZoeyMar 18,2025

John Cena's surprise heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber wasn't just a wrestling event; it became a meme, perfectly timed with the ongoing saga of Grand Theft Auto 6's delayed release. The internet's 12-year wait for GTA 6 has spawned a meme highlighting unexpected events occurring before its release. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—perfectly fits this meme. The beloved wrestler, known for his "good guy" persona and Make-A-Wish record, unexpectedly embraced the "bad guy" role, beating GTA 6 to the punch.

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

Adding fuel to the fire, Cena posted an image of GTA 6 and its 2025 release window on Instagram, acknowledging the meme to his 21 million followers. This wasn't a GTA 6 role announcement, but a playful nod to the ongoing online joke.

Despite Cena's clear meme participation, some speculate his post holds cryptic clues about the game. Given the fervent speculation surrounding GTA 6's release date and marketing, this isn't entirely surprising.

While Cena's villainous transformation predates GTA 6's arrival, the game's fall 2025 release, confirmed by Take-Two, is on the horizon. In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer addressed the PC release delay, urging patience from PC gamers regarding the planned staggered release across platforms.

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Further GTA 6 news includes Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's response to concerns about GTA Online's future after GTA 6's release.

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