John Cena still has fans talking about his epic heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber when he aligned with The Rock and turned his back on longtime fans ahead of WrestleMania 41 when he challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Title.
The heel turn happened in the closing moments of WWE Elimination Chamber. WWE commentator Michal Cole noted that it was probably the most shocking moment in WWE history, something most fans would agree with.
During his post-show press conference appearance, WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque discussed the heel turn and keeping it a secret.
"People are pretty savvy, right? They're tuned into a lot of the stuff we do. They sense things coming. And it's why we get so upset when we see spoilers and things leak," Levesque said. "Believe me, half of the things that are spoilers and that leak are wrong. But like, when you do get the ones that are out there where you're like, 'arrgghh,' it drives you nuts."
Cena's path to WrestleMania 41 was secured with a victory in the Men's Elimination Chamber match, where he last eliminated CM Punk to earn a shot at Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship.
Cena's recent heel turn has made history, earning him a Guinness World Record for the "longest WWE Face run before turning heel." This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.
The shocking conclusion of the Elimination Chamber event sparked widespread discussion, even crossing into mainstream media with commentary from figures like Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith on ESPN.
The Rock, during the WWE Elimination Chamber post-show, revealed the extent of Cena's commitment. He noted that he flew in the morning of the event and immediately departed afterward. Cena is advertised for the March 17th episode of Raw, which is likely the first time that WWE fans will get to hear from Cena regarding his actions.
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