A new teaser has been released ahead of the Netflix premiere of the documentary series “WWE: UNREAL,” set to air tomorrow. The preview reveals the complex behind-the-scenes process behind John Cena’s surprising heel turn at this year’s Elimination Chamber event.
In the clip, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque shares how he pitched the heel turn idea to a select few individuals who supported him. He also details a key conversation between WWE President Nick Khan and The Rock. With endorsements from Cody Rhodes and Travis Scott, Triple H made an important final call to John Cena.
Triple H emphasized the need for a candid discussion with Cena about the real-life consequences of such a major character shift. He wanted to speak to “John Cena the Human” about how the change might impact Cena’s film career and public image.
Levesque recounted, “I said, ‘John, let’s be real. This will affect you as a person, your films, your public relations, everything… Are you ready to go all in?’ He responded, ‘I actually really like it.’ Within minutes of hanging up, he sent me several texts with ideas and thoughts.”
This heel turn, born from a trusted inner circle, eventually led to John Cena capturing the undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. Though he later lost the title to Cody Rhodes, their rivalry is set to culminate at the upcoming two-day SummerSlam Premium Live event.
Fan Take: This insight into Cena’s transformation highlights the care and strategy behind WWE’s storytelling, showing fans how deeply these character decisions are considered. It signals exciting developments ahead, promising to elevate the drama and intensity of WWE programming, much to the delight of the fanbase.
