John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber took the wrestling world by storm, and he further surprised fans by jumping on the Grand Theft Auto 6 meme bandwagon. The long wait for Rockstar's GTA 6, now over a decade, has birthed a popular meme where fans humorously point out things they've experienced before the game's release. In this instance, it was Cena's first heel turn in 20 years—a move many thought would never happen. The beloved WWE superstar, known for his heroic persona and record-breaking Make-A-Wish visits, has now embraced the role of a 'bad guy' before GTA 6 hits the shelves.

John Cena's transformation into a WWE villain after more than two decades. Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images.

Cena, clearly in on the meme, shared an image of GTA 6 on Instagram, highlighting its 2025 release window to his 21 million followers. This playful post was not a hint at his involvement in the game but rather a nod to the ongoing meme. However, some fans speculated that it might be a cryptic clue about GTA 6 itself, given the community's eagerness for any information about the game's release or the much-anticipated Trailer 2.

John Cena's new era as a WWE antagonist has begun before the arrival of GTA 6, but fans won't have to wait much longer, as Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 launch window for the game.

In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer shed light on why GTA 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before coming to PC, urging PC gamers to trust the studio's decision despite the controversy.

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