Tonight’s WWE RAW from Brussels, Belgium left the WWE Universe in shock as John Cena fully embraced his heel turn. The veteran superstar opened the show with a cutting promo, solidifying his new persona and igniting intense reactions from fans, fellow wrestlers, and even a Hall of Famer.
One of the most unexpected reactions came from R-Truth, who is struggling to accept his childhood hero’s transformation. Meanwhile, WWE fans also voiced their frustration over Netflix censoring Cena’s promo despite previous promises of an uncensored RAW experience.
John Cena’s Heel Turn: A New Era Begins
Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber 2025 saw him align with The Rock and Travis Scott against Cody Rhodes. Tonight, he took things even further, delivering a ruthless promo that caught many off guard. His words were so intense and expletive-filled that some fans even complained to WWE and Netflix about the unexpected censorship.
Cena’s transformation has been met with mixed reactions—some fans are loving the fresh direction, while others, including one WWE Hall of Famer, expressed concerns about how children might react to seeing their hero embrace a villainous persona.
R-Truth’s Emotional Reaction to Cena’s Promo
One of the most heartfelt responses came from R-Truth, who has always admired Cena. Truth, still struggling to process Cena’s betrayal of Rhodes, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disbelief:
“Something’s wrong… Why is everyone turning on my childhood hero @JohnCena?”
This isn’t the first time R-Truth has spoken out about Cena’s actions. He previously sent a public message to Brandi Rhodes, expressing his disappointment over the situation. As Cena continues to embrace his darker side, it remains to be seen how Truth—and the rest of the WWE locker room—will cope.
John Cena’s Upcoming WWE Schedule
Cena’s heel run is only just beginning, and he has multiple appearances lined up as he heads toward WrestleMania 41. WWE has confirmed his participation in the following shows:
- March 18: RAW in Glasgow, Scotland
- March 31: RAW in London, England
- April 21: RAW in Las Vegas, Nevada
- April 25: SmackDown in Fort Worth, Texas
- May 10: Backlash in St. Louis, Missouri
- May 24: Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) in Tampa, Florida
- May 30: SmackDown in Knoxville, Tennessee
- June 13: SmackDown in Lexington, Kentucky
- June 20: SmackDown in Grand Rapids, Michigan
With Cena set to retire by the end of the year, these could be some of the final chances for fans to see him in action. His upcoming face-offs with Cody Rhodes promise to be some of the most intense moments in WWE history.
What’s Next for Cena and Cody Rhodes?
With Cena and Rhodes both confirmed for next week’s RAW in Glasgow, fans are expecting a fiery follow-up to their heated confrontation in Brussels. Will Rhodes be able to get the upper hand, or will Cena’s villainous new persona continue to dominate?
Either way, the road to WrestleMania 41 just got even more exciting.
FAQs
Why did John Cena turn heel in WWE?
John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025, aligning with The Rock and Travis Scott against Cody Rhodes. He explained on RAW that he was tired of pandering to fans and has fully embraced his new persona.
How did R-Truth react to Cena’s heel turn?
R-Truth took to X (Twitter) to express his disbelief, writing: ‘Something’s wrong… Why is everyone turning on my childhood hero @JohnCena?’ He has been struggling to accept Cena’s drastic change.
Why are WWE fans complaining about Cena’s promo on Netflix?
WWE previously stated that RAW on Netflix would be uncensored, but fans noticed that Cena’s expletive-filled promo was edited, leading to complaints about false advertising.
When is John Cena’s next WWE appearance?
John Cena is confirmed for next week’s RAW in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as multiple upcoming shows leading to WrestleMania 41 and beyond.
Is John Cena retiring from WWE?
Yes, Cena has confirmed that he will retire by the end of 2025, making his current run one of his final storylines in WWE.
