John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

John Cena surprised fans with a heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first time as a "bad guy" in over 20 years. Adding to the shock, Cena playfully engaged with a popular meme by posting a Grand Theft Auto 6 image on social media, acknowledging the long wait for the game's release.

For those unfamiliar, the 12-year anticipation for Rockstar's GTA 6 has inspired a meme where people humorously note things they've experienced before the game's launch. In this instance, it was Cena's unexpected shift to a villainous role, something many thought would never happen. To clarify, Cena, known for his heroic persona and record-breaking involvement with Make-A-Wish, turned heel before GTA 6's arrival.

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

Clearly aware of the meme, Cena shared a GTA 6 image on Instagram, highlighting the game's 2025 release window to his 21 million followers. This move was purely for fun and not an indication of any role in GTA 6, although such a twist would certainly be intriguing.

While it's evident that Cena is enjoying the GTA 6 meme, some speculate that his post might hint at something more about the game. Given the lengths to which GTA fans go to decipher release dates and trailers, this speculation isn't surprising.

Yes, John Cena's bad guy era began before GTA 6, but the wait won't be much longer, as Take-Two has committed to a fall 2025 launch for the game.

In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer explained why GTA 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before PC, urging PC gamers to be patient and trust the studio's plans.

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AnswerSee ResultsFor more on GTA 6, check out Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick's thoughts on the future of GTA Online once GTA 6 is released.