John Cena's GTA 6 Heel Turn: Meme Confirmed

John Cena's surprise heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber wasn't just a wrestling event; it became a meme. The 12-year wait for Grand Theft Auto VI has created a running joke: highlighting unexpected events that occurred before the game's release. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—perfectly fits this meme. The beloved wrestler and actor, known for his "good guy" persona and Make-A-Wish record, unexpectedly transitioned to a "bad guy" role, beating GTA VI's release to the punch.

Cena himself acknowledged the meme, posting an image of GTA VI and its 2025 release window on Instagram to his 21 million followers. This wasn't a GTA VI casting announcement, but rather a playful nod to the ongoing internet joke.

Despite Cena's apparent meme participation, some speculate his post holds a cryptic clue about the game. Given the intense speculation surrounding GTA VI's release date and marketing, this isn't entirely surprising.

While Cena's heel turn predates GTA VI's arrival, the game's release is on the horizon, with parent company Take-Two Interactive reaffirming its Fall 2025 launch window.

In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the staggered PC release of GTA VI following its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launch, urging PC gamers to be patient.

Further information on GTA VI, including Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's response to concerns about GTA Online's future after GTA VI's release, is available.