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John Cena stunned the wrestling world with a long-awaited heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, turning on Cody Rhodes at the nonverbal command of The Rock.
The moment, which took place on Saturday, March 1, instantly set social media ablaze as fans reacted to Cena’s betrayal just weeks before WrestleMania 41.
Amid the chaos, an unexpected meme gained traction—wrestling and gaming fans joked that Cena’s heel turn happened before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The much-anticipated Rockstar Games title is set to launch in fall 2025, and fans flooded social media with comments like, “We really got John Cena as a heel before GTA 6.”
Cena himself joined in on the joke, sharing an image of the GTA 6 poster on his Instagram. His post only fueled the conversation, with fans replying, “Bro’s leaning into the GTA 6 jokes,” and “You just killed Cody Rhodes before GTA 6.”
With WrestleMania 41 set for April 19, the WWE Universe eagerly awaits the fallout of Cena’s new allegiance with The Rock. Meanwhile, GTA 6 remains one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, as publisher Take-Two Interactive maintains its planned 2025 launch.