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John Cena's heel turn sparks mixed online reactions

kotaku.com — March 17, 2025 at 09:01 PM UTC

John Cena made headlines on March 1 after turning heel at WWE's Elimination Chamber, shocking fans by betraying Cody Rhodes. He appeared on WWE Raw in Belgium, where fans expressed their discontent by chanting "John Cena sucks." During his promo, Cena explained his heel turn, stating he felt bullied by fans for 25 years. He emphasized that he is not a babyface or a heel, but simply a human being. This shift has left many fans feeling confused and disappointed. Cena's new persona has sparked a strong reaction online, with mixed emotions from fans. His transformation marks a significant change in his long-standing relationship with the WWE audience.

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John Cena's promo gained 1.5 million views quickly (forbes.com)

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John Cena delivers shocking heel promo in Brussels (news.yahoo.com)

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John Cena confronts fans after WWE RAW promo in Brussels (comingsoon.net)

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John Cena delivers shocking heel promo in Brussels (independent.co.uk)

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John Cena debuts heel persona during farewell tour (hindustantimes.com)

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Penta wins no-holds-barred match in Brussels, Belgium (comingsoon.net)

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R-Truth defends John Cena after fan backlash in Brussels (comingsoon.net)

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John Cena confronts fans and warns Cody Rhodes (news18.com)

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John Cena returned as a heel without a new look (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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John Cena returned as a heel in Belgium (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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John Cena ends relationship with fans on WWE RAW (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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WWE pleased with fan reaction to John Cena's promo (comingsoon.net)

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John Cena debuts as a heel in Brussels (forbes.com)

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John Cena debuts new entrance in Brussels after heel turn (sportbible.com)

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WWE's RAW airs afternoons for U.S. viewers during tour (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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John Cena turns heel, embraces negative fan reactions (timesnownews.com)

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John Cena declares breakup with WWE fans in Brussels (nypost.com)

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John Cena debuts as a heel in Brussels event (news.yahoo.com)

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John Cena announces WWE departure, cites abusive relationship (comicbook.com)

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John Cena's heel turn shocks WWE fans in Brussels (usatoday.com)

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John Cena discusses heel turn at Brussels WWE event (givemesport.com)

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John Cena clashes with Cody Rhodes on WWE Raw (yardbarker.com)

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John Cena's cryptic posts spark fan speculation (wrestlezone.com)

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WWE fans connect Cena and Rock's storyline to 2021 (talksport.com)

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WWE Raw features top stars in Brussels tonight (nypost.com)

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John Cena returns to WWE Raw on March 18 (timesnownews.com)

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John Cena returns to WWE Monday Night RAW in Brussels (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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WWE Monday Night Raw features Cena's return in Brussels (standard.co.uk)

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WWE Monday Night Raw features John Cena's return in Belgium (news.yahoo.com)

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John Cena will return to WWE on Monday Night Raw (timesnownews.com)

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