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We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme

Author : Logan Mar 04,2025

John Cena's Heel Turn Precedes GTA 6 Release, Fueling Meme Speculation

Following his surprising villainous turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, John Cena playfully acknowledged the long-awaited GTA 6 meme by posting a GTA 6 image on social media. The 12-year wait for GTA 6 has created a popular meme highlighting events that occurred before its release. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—perfectly fits this meme, as the beloved wrestler and actor transitioned to a villainous role before GTA 6's arrival.

John Cena's surprising shift to a WWE villain after over 20 years as a hero. Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images.

Cena's Instagram post, featuring a GTA 6 image and its 2025 release date, amused his 21 million followers. While this likely isn't a GTA 6 role announcement, it cleverly capitalizes on the ongoing meme. However, the post has sparked speculation among some GTA fans, who have intensely scrutinized any potential clues regarding the game's release or upcoming trailers.

Despite the anticipation, GTA 6's release is imminent, with Take-Two Interactive confirming a fall 2025 launch. A former Rockstar developer recently addressed the game's PC release timeline, following its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launch, urging patience from PC gamers.

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Further updates on GTA 6, including Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's comments on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 launch, are available.