Watch: John Cena refuses to address heel turn, walks out of presser

John Cena delivered one of the most shocking moments in WWE history at Elimination Chamber 2025, attacking Cody Rhodes after winning the Chamber match to secure his WrestleMania title shot.

However, when given the chance to explain his actions, Cena remained silent, appearing at the post-show press conference only to drop the microphone and walk away.

Cena’s victory in the Chamber match positioned him as the next challenger for Rhodes at WrestleMania, setting up what initially seemed to be a classic title bout—perhaps even a symbolic passing of the torch.

However, the night took an unexpected turn as Cena, long regarded as WWE’s ultimate hero, delivered a stunning low blow to Rhodes, officially marking a heel turn few believed possible.

The betrayal came after Rhodes had earlier lashed out at The Rock, rejecting his cryptic demand to “offer up his soul” in exchange for his backing. As Cena appeared to embrace Rhodes in a moment of mutual respect, the atmosphere shifted.

A brief moment of hesitation—perhaps disbelief—flashed across Cena’s face before he struck, catching both Rhodes and the audience off guard.

The assault did not end there. Cena, alongside The Rock, unleashed a brutal attack, using Rhodes’ own Rolex watch as a weapon while The Rock whipped him with a weight belt inscribed with Rhodes’ name and his late father’s death date.

The moment further solidified Rhodes’ place in WWE history—not just as the man who ended Roman Reigns’ record-breaking title reign, but now as the competitor who provoked both The Rock and Cena to turn against him.

Cena's turn is curious in its timing, especially as wrestling fans have been calling for WWE's 'GOAT' to turn heel for the better part of a decade. This will be the first time in 22 years that John Cena will enter WrestleMania as a bad guy.