John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, and he cleverly capitalized on the moment by engaging with a popular gaming meme on social media. The 12-year wait for Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has given rise to a 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 transformation from the beloved WWE 'good guy' and Make-A-Wish record holder to a 'bad guy'—which happened before GTA 6 hit the shelves.

Cena, clearly in on the joke, shared an image of GTA 6 on Instagram, complete with its 2025 release window, to his 21 million followers. While this doesn't suggest any involvement in the game itself, it's a playful nod to the ongoing meme. His post has sparked some speculation among fans, with some wondering if it's a subtle hint about GTA 6. Given the lengths to which GTA enthusiasts have gone to decode the game's release details, such speculation is hardly surprising.

John Cena's new 'bad guy' era may have started before GTA 6's release, 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 first launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before coming to PC, urging PC gamers to trust the studio's strategy.