Toronto, Canada – In a shocking turn of events at the Elimination Chamber PLE event in front of a stunned crowd at Rogers Centre, John Cena, the 16-time world champion and longtime WWE favorite, made a surprising heel turn. Aligning himself with The Rock and rapper Travis Scott, Cena double-crossed Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE champion, marking a significant shift in his 23-year career in WWE.
The unexpected alliance with The Rock and Travis Scott led to a chorus of boos from the crowd, with Cena being showered in chants of “You sold out!”. The Rock, speaking at a post-show press conference, expressed his excitement about Cena’s bold move, comparing it to iconic moments in wrestling history.
Cena’s heel turn will set the stage for a high-stakes encounter with Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas on April 19-20. This marks Cena’s first time embracing the role of a villain in his illustrious career, a move reminiscent of Hulk Hogan’s historic heel turn in 1996.
Amidst the betrayal and chaos, Cena’s mentorship of Rhodes came to a dramatic end as he delivered a ruthless beatdown on the champion, culminating in a brutal assault that showcased a darker side of Cena’s character. The involvement of Travis Scott added to the intensity of the moment, hinting at a potential future in-ring appearance for the rapper.
The shocking events at the Elimination Chamber have set the stage for a fiery showdown between Cena and Rhodes at WrestleMania, adding an unexpected twist to their anticipated match. The stakes have been raised, and WWE fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between the former allies turned bitter enemies on the grand stage of WrestleMania.