John Cenas shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber wasnt just a jaw-dropper for fansit caught WWEs own roster off guard.
After two decades as WWEs top babyface, Cena aligned himself with The Final Boss The Rock, proving that anything can happen in pro wrestling. While fans are still processing the moment, it turns out the locker room was just as surprised.
During a Q&A for Fightful Select, Sean Ross Sapp was asked how WWE talent reacted to Cenas long-awaited turn and whether they believed it was the right move during his farewell run. His response made it clear that this was a moment even the wrestlers didnt see coming.
A lot of pleasant shock. This was the type of thing that even people on the roster had thought was possible, but just didnt think would happen. There was a lot of excitement on the roster, because they knew it would lead to more eyes on the show.
Cenas switch from the Leader of the Cenation to a full-fledged villain also landed him an unexpected Guinness World Record for the longest WWE babyface run before turning heel. From 2004 to March 1, 2025, he was the ultimate good guy, but now, those days are officially over.
His heel persona will be front and center heading into WrestleMania 41, where hes set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Fans are already calling him out for being a hypocrite after years of preaching Hustle, Loyalty, Respect, but whether they like it or not, Cena is playing by a different set of rules now.
With Cena off WWE TV until his return on the March 17 episode of RAW in Brussels, the anticipation is building to see how he embraces his new role. WWEs own locker room is excited about what it means for business, and if even the talent is caught off guard, you know this is something different.
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