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We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme

by Dylan Mar 15,2025

John Cena's surprise heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber wasn't just a wrestling event; it became a meme. The 12-year wait for Grand Theft Auto VI has spawned a running joke highlighting unexpected events happening before the game's release. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—perfectly fits this meme. The beloved wrestler, known for his "good guy" persona and Make-A-Wish record, unexpectedly embraced the "bad guy" role, beating GTA VI's release to the punch.

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

Capitalizing on the meme, Cena posted an image of GTA VI and its 2025 release date on Instagram to his 21 million followers. This wasn't a GTA VI role reveal, but a playful acknowledgment of the ongoing joke.

While Cena's participation in the meme is clear, some speculate his post hints at something more. Given the intense fan speculation surrounding GTA VI's release date and marketing, this isn't entirely surprising.

In short, John Cena's villainous transformation predates GTA VI's arrival, but the game's fall 2025 release, confirmed by Take-Two, is on the horizon. A former Rockstar developer recently addressed the PC release delay, urging patience from PC gamers.

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For more on GTA VI, including Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's comments on GTA Online's future, stay tuned.

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