John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

John Cena surprised fans with a heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first shift to a 'bad guy' role in over 20 years. Following this unexpected move, Cena further engaged fans by posting an image of Grand Theft Auto 6 on social media, cleverly tapping into the popular meme about the long-awaited game's release. The meme, which has been circulating due to the 12-year wait for GTA 6, humorously highlights the surprising events that have occurred before the game's launch.

In this instance, Cena's heel turn became another event in the meme's timeline, emphasizing that even this significant change in his wrestling career happened before GTA 6's release. Cena, known for his long-standing 'good guy' persona and his record-breaking participation in Make-A-Wish, has now embraced the WWE 'bad guy' role. This shift in character, which many thought would never happen, preceded the release of GTA 6.

Cena's playful Instagram post, featuring an image of GTA 6 and its 2025 release window, was shared with his 21 million followers. While this move shows Cena engaging with the meme, it does not confirm any involvement in the game. However, some fans speculated that his post might hint at something more about GTA 6, reflecting the community's eagerness for any news or updates on the game.

The anticipation for GTA 6 continues to build, especially after Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, confirmed a fall 2025 launch window. Meanwhile, a former Rockstar developer addressed the game's planned staggered release, urging PC gamers to be patient as GTA 6 will come to PC following its initial launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.

As fans eagerly await more news on GTA 6, including potential updates on GTA Online's future, John Cena's heel turn and subsequent social media engagement have provided a fun and memorable moment in the long wait for the game's release.