John Cena Turns Heel Before GTA 6, Embraces Meme

John Cena, the iconic WWE superstar known for his unwavering good-guy persona, recently shocked fans with a heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber. This unexpected shift to becoming a WWE 'bad guy'—the first in over two decades—caught the wrestling world by surprise. Adding to the buzz, Cena cleverly hopped onto a popular meme trend by posting an image of Grand Theft Auto 6 on social media, highlighting the long-awaited game's release window in 2025.

For those unfamiliar, the extended wait for Rockstar Games to release GTA 6 has given rise to a meme where fans humorously note the surprising events that have occurred before the game's release. In Cena's case, it was his dramatic transformation from a beloved hero to a villain, something many believed would never happen. This shift happened before the much-anticipated GTA 6 hit the shelves.

Cena, fully embracing the meme, shared a GTA 6 image on Instagram with his 21 million followers, playfully engaging with the trend. While some fans speculated that his post might hint at a role in the game, it's more likely just a fun nod to the meme rather than a teaser of any involvement.

The anticipation for GTA 6 continues to build, with fans eagerly awaiting its fall 2025 release as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive. Amidst this excitement, a former Rockstar developer in December 2023 explained the decision to release GTA 6 on consoles before PC, urging PC gamers to be patient and trust the studio's strategy.

As we look forward to GTA 6, the gaming community remains abuzz with discussions and theories, including Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick's comments on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 launch.