John Cena’s Shocking Heel Turn: WWE’s Latest Controversy
In a move that has stunned the WWE Universe, John Cena has turned heel, betraying his friend Cody Rhodes and aligning himself with The Rock. The dramatic twist unfolded during Cena’s final show in Toronto as part of his retirement tour, leaving fans and commentators buzzing with mixed reactions.
On “Busted Open Radio,” wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer shared his thoughts on the unexpected turn, comparing it to the infamous heel turn of Hulk Hogan. “The only thing I can compare it to is [Hulk Hogan turning heel],” Dreamer remarked. “Shock value? Worked. People talking about it? Worked.”
Despite the headlines and fan interest generated by Cena’s actions, Dreamer is hesitant to place this moment among the greatest wrestling shocks. “If you talk about a heel turn, you’re supposed to be booed. The moment he turned and everyone popped,” Dreamer critiqued. “Everybody was on their feet clapping. There was a smatter of middle fingers. So, if you’re going old-school, it wasn’t a heel turn, they just popped for John Cena.”
Cena’s attack on Rhodes, involving a punch with a Rolex, did add a heelish element to the scene, but the excitement from fans in Toronto remained palpable. “There are people jumping and there’s more noise, cheers, than boos, but it worked,” Dreamer noted, adding that WWE edited the replay to highlight the segment’s intensity. “They massaged…They showed the faces, kids crying, all that stuff, of the turn.”
As Cena’s retirement tour heads towards its conclusion in December, he will face Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 for the Undisputed WWE Championship. A victory would see Cena break WWE Hall of Famer “Nature Boy” Ric Flair’s record of 16 world titles, adding yet another layer of drama to this already sensational storyline.
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