WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash explains why there is no comparison between John Cena's recent heel turn and that of Hulk Hogan.

John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025. However, these savage lines from his promos over the years prove Cena always had a dark side.

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John Cena is poised to play WWE's 'bad guy' for the first time in 22 years after teaming up with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

John Cena's shocking heel turn could pave the way for other WWE wrestlers who need a new creative direction for their characters.

After the long-awaited heel turn of WWE's John Cena, he referenced Christopher Nolan 's iconic Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Following the Elimination Chamber PLE, Cena posted an image of Aaron Eckhart's Harvey Dent/Two-Face from The Dark Knight. While he did not include a caption, fans knew what he was saying.

John Cena's one true opportunity to unleash his ultimate dark side was missed by WWE during his feud with The Rock in 2012.

WWE: The rivalry between John Cena and The Rock wasn’t just about titles, it was also about legacy, respect, and personal pride. Spanning over a decade, their clashes featured verbal skirmishes, thrilling matches,

WWE might be working on a tag team name for The Rock and John Cena and what they've come up with might surprise a few fans.