WWE Stunned as John Cena Aligns with The Rock at Chamber

The landscape of WWE shifted dramatically at Elimination Chamber 2025 as John Cena turned heel for the first time in two decades. In a shocking moment, Cena aligned with The Rock and attacked Cody Rhodes, setting the stage for WrestleMania 41 in an unexpected twist.

Speculation about Cena’s potential shift began months earlier. At WWE Bad Blood, The Rock made an unannounced appearance, silently signaling with three fingers, a gesture long associated with Cena. At the time, fans and analysts dismissed it as insignificant. However, The Rock later confirmed on the Elimination Chamber post-show that the moment was intentional, foreshadowing what transpired inside the chamber.

Cena’s farewell tour began on WWE’s first Netflix-aired Monday Night RAW, where he addressed the crowd about his potential 17th world championship victory. Initially rejecting the idea of chasing Ric Flair’s record, Cena later changed course and entered the Royal Rumble match. His true intentions became clearer at Elimination Chamber, where his path to the championship took a darker turn.

Unlike other competitors who secured their spots through qualifying matches, Cena’s entry into the Elimination Chamber came without such a requirement. He justified it by citing his longstanding dedication to WWE. This decision fueled speculation that Cena’s motives had shifted toward self-interest rather than fair competition.

By winning the Elimination Chamber match, Cena secured his place as Cody Rhodes’ challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. With Rhodes firmly established as WWE’s top babyface, turning Cena heel created a more compelling narrative for the highly anticipated showdown. The move protected Rhodes’ status while delivering a long-awaited Cena transformation that fans had speculated about for years.