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John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

By AudreyMar 29,2025

John Cena surprised fans with a heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first time as a 'bad guy' in over 20 years. Following this unexpected shift, Cena playfully engaged with the popular Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) meme on social media. The meme, born from the 12-year wait for Rockstar to release GTA 6, humorously points out the surprising events that have occurred before the game's release. In this instance, Cena's heel turn was highlighted as something that happened before GTA 6's anticipated launch.

Cena, known for his role as a beloved 'good guy' in WWE, a record holder for Make-A-Wish, and a celebrated wrestler and actor, posted an image of GTA 6 on Instagram, acknowledging its 2025 release window to his 21 million followers. This move was not a hint at his involvement in the game but rather a playful nod to the ongoing meme. However, some fans speculated that his post might be a cryptic hint about GTA 6 itself, reflecting the community's eagerness for any news about the game.

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

While Cena's heel turn has officially begun before the release of GTA 6, the game itself is set to launch in the fall of 2025, as confirmed by its parent company, Take-Two. In other news, a former Rockstar developer in December 2023 explained the decision to release GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before PC, urging PC gamers to be patient and trust the studio's plans.

For more updates on GTA 6, including insights from Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 release, stay tuned.

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