Backstage Update on John Cena’s Shocking Heel Turn at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025
Cena Aligns with The Rock in Stunning Betrayal of Cody Rhodes
The WWE Universe was left in disbelief last night as John Cena executed a shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, aligning himself with The Rock in a brutal betrayal of Cody Rhodes.
Cena Wins the Chamber, Then Turns on Rhodes
In the night’s main event, Cena emerged victorious in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, last eliminating CM Punk to secure a title shot against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. What initially seemed like a respectful post-match moment between Cena and Rhodes took a dark turn when the American Nightmare defiantly rejected The Rock’s offer to align with him, telling the Final Boss:
“Go fk yourself!”**
At first, Cena appeared to support Rhodes, embracing him in a show of solidarity. However, that moment of sportsmanship quickly unraveled when The Rock signaled a throat-slash gesture, and Cena ruthlessly low-blowed Rhodes, kicking off a brutal three-on-one assault. With Travis Scott—who had accompanied The Rock to the ring—joining the beatdown, Rhodes was left battered as Cena, Rock, and Scott stood tall to close the show.
WWE’s Efforts to Keep the Heel Turn Secret
According to Fightful Select, WWE took extreme measures to prevent leaks about Cena’s shocking turn. Internally, the segment between Cody and The Rock was listed as the third segment of the night—a strategic move to mislead anyone looking for hints about the show’s ending. Many within WWE were reportedly caught off guard by Cena’s turn, as the plan was closely guarded by top executives.
What’s Next for Cena, Rhodes, and The Rock?
A Rhodes vs. Cena showdown at WrestleMania 41 has been the plan for some time, but it’s unclear how long the heel Cena element has been in the works. As for The Rock’s in-ring future, sources indicate that while no official match has been announced, much of his creative direction is being handled privately by Triple H and Brian Gewirtz.
Meanwhile, Travis Scott’s involvement with The Rock and Cena had reportedly been planned for over a month, though it’s uncertain whether his role in the Chamber’s closing angle was always set in stone. During the post-show media scrum, The Rock confirmed that Scott is fully committed to the storyline, stating:
“Travis wants to get his hands dirty. He’s in a union, an alliance with us, and he deeply wants to be involved.”
This suggests the Grammy-winning rapper could play a key role in this developing faction.
Cena’s Immediate Future in WWE
Following his betrayal, Cena reportedly flew out to Africa to begin filming his latest movie, and as of now, he is not advertised for the next two episodes of Raw. Whether this means he’ll be absent until WrestleMania or make a surprise return remains to be seen.
One thing is certain—John Cena’s days as WWE’s beloved hero are officially over.
