Sportskeeda senior editor Bill Apter recently discussed John Cena’s character and the impact of his unexpected heel turn during a conversation on The Wrestling Time Machine with Mac Davis.
Cena shocked the WWE fanbase by turning heel and aligning with The Rock, abandoning his 20-year persona built on Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect. The unexpected betrayal included a vicious attack on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber.
Apter addressed the strong emotional reaction from Cena’s younger fans and suggested the star might explain his actions outside of wrestling programming.
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I think what’s gonna happen here is you know, Cena has done so much of the charity things, and they’re showing many videos of kids crying that he did this. So I think John Cena might go on to some of the talk shows, not the wrestling talk shows, the late-night show and just say, ‘I’m playing a character,’ to make it all better. Like Teddy says it this is entertainment, now people know it. They know it’s entertainment.
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The veteran journalist also provided his thoughts on whether Cena would remain a villain in the long term.
I think for him to retire as a heel, no. Somehow he’s gonna get aligned with Cody Rhodes down the road. I don’t know how they’re gonna go to this, but somehow it’ll happen.
Cena’s actions at Elimination Chamber have significantly altered his standing with the WWE audience. His next television appearance will likely generate a considerable response from fans who previously supported the long-time hero.
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