We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme

John Cena's recent heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber shocked fans worldwide, marking his first villainous role in over two decades. The beloved WWE superstar, known for his heroic persona and extensive work with Make-A-Wish, embraced his new 'bad guy' status in a surprising twist that many thought would never happen. To add a humorous twist to this unexpected change, Cena playfully engaged with the ongoing meme about the long-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6).

For those unfamiliar, the anticipation for Rockstar Games' GTA 6, which has been in development for 12 years, has birthed a popular meme. This meme highlights various events and milestones that have occurred during the wait for the game's release. In this instance, fans humorously noted that John Cena's heel turn came before GTA 6's release.

Clearly aware of the meme, Cena took to Instagram to share an image of GTA 6 along with its slated 2025 release window. This post, seen by his 21 million followers, was not a hint at any involvement in the game but rather a playful nod to the meme. However, some fans speculated that Cena's post might be a cryptic tease about GTA 6 itself, showcasing the lengths to which fans will go to uncover any tidbits about the game's release or upcoming trailers.

While John Cena's villainous era in WWE has begun before the release of GTA 6, fans won't have to wait much longer for the game itself. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has committed to a fall 2025 launch window for GTA 6.

In other news, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the decision to release GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before PC. The developer urged PC gamers to be patient and give the studio the "benefit of the doubt" regarding these launch plans.

For more insights on GTA 6, including comments from Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6, stay tuned to our coverage.