John Cena’s Heel Turn Shakes WWE Fans Ahead of WrestleMania

BRUSSELS, Belgium — WWE Monday Night Raw delivered a night of intense action and pivotal moments on March 17, 2025, as John Cena emerged with a shocking heel turn, signaling a new era just weeks before WrestleMania 41.

The event, held at Forest National, featured Cena confronting a hostile crowd that booed him relentlessly. As he made his entrance, chants of “Let’s go Cena” and “Cena sucks” reverberated throughout the arena. In a bold move, Cena addressed the fans, asserting, “For 25 years, I’ve been the victim of emotional abuse… No more!” His provocative speech marked a stark departure from his longtime persona, prompting disbelief from the audience.

Cody Rhodes quickly interrupted, challenging Cena on his transformation. “Go find John Cena because I want to face him at WrestleMania, not this wheeping bit**,” Rhodes declared, heightening the anticipation for their showdown at the upcoming event.

The night kicked off with a No Holds Barred match between Penta and Ludwig Kaiser, where Penta saw victory and declared his intention to pursue the Intercontinental Championship. “This is just the beginning — I’m coming for the title,” Penta stated after the bout.

Later, during a contract signing for the Women’s World Championship match, Rhea Ripley escalated tensions by brutally attacking both Iyo Sky and Bianca Belair, declaring herself a serious contender for the title. Ripley’s actions were met with roaring approval from the crowd.

Jey Uso faced off against Austin Theory, winning quickly and later stealing Gunther‘s championship belt, adding allure to his future match with the champion at WrestleMania. “You’ll see this belt around my waist come WrestleMania,” Uso boasted.

The high-energy evening also saw a showdown between Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio against The Creed Brothers, with the luchadors claiming victory amid chaotic interference by a masked luchador, suspected by commentators to be Chad Gable.

Seth Rollins made an appearance, looking to address the situation involving CM Punk and Roman Reigns, promising fans answers during SmackDown in Bologna this Friday. “I’ll find out the truth, and I’ll be there for it,” Rollins vowed.

In the main event, Bron Breakker defended his Intercontinental Championship against Finn Bálor. The match showcased both wrestlers’ skills, but ultimately, Breakker retained his title amid interference from members of The Judgment Day. Afterward, Penta emerged to fend off further attacks, teasing future tensions between himself and Breakker.

As WWE heads toward WrestleMania, Cena’s unexpected heel turn has captivated fans and set the stage for monumental clashes. With escalating rivalries and championship stakes, the wrestling world eagerly anticipates the upcoming events on April 19-20 at Allegiant Stadium near Las Vegas.