The WWE audience were left utterly stunned when John Cena revealed his heel persona on his return on March 17, 2025, after being a face for twenty-two years.
The Brussels audience demonstrated disappointment in loud boos when Cena revealed a surprising heel turn on his surprising WWE return.
John Cena began his address by directly going on a vicious rant on WWE audience members present.
I worked hard and won matches yet got nothing. Hate," The audience turned on him even after all the years of devotion to the company according to Cena. "I don't need you anymore.
He made it apparent to the audience that he didn't care about them and that they were nothing to him.
Cody Rhodes Confronts Cena's Dark Side
During the match WWE Champion Cody Rhodes surprised Cena with a sudden interruption to question his negative disposition. Rhodes showed John that the fans had always delivered their most gritty and supportive moments to him throughout his career before asking who he really was presently.
But who are you now? This whiny b-----?" The intense argument between these wrestling competitors established their WrestleMania 41 main event match.
Backstage reports indicate WWE officials consider this TV atmosphere as one of the most passionate ever recorded by company history. The upcoming promo he delivered has triggered a divide among WWE fans who label it the "promo of the century."
Wrestling fans split into two groups regarding John passionate presentation of words because some people reacted positively to his delivery method but other supporters disapproved of his rude language.
As WrestleMania 41 approaches the character transformation of Cena creates new layers in his conflict with Rhodes.
Fans speculate whether the new arrogance from he will drive him to a championship or if Rhodes will discover weaknesses in his reformed character. Due to his shocking change in character no matter which way viewers align they are deeply engaged with all aspects of WWE's current dynamic.