Former WWE star Tommy Dreamer shared his thoughts on John Cena’s recent heel turn, which happened at the WWE Elimination Chamber. Initially, Dreamer expected Cena to gain significant momentum and generate a lot of negative reactions from the fans. However, four months later, he feels the opposite has happened. On “Busted Open Radio,” Dreamer said he still cheers for Cena and doesn’t believe the heel turn has been very successful. He mentioned that while Cena has new opponents, including top babyfaces like Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and CM Punk, the WWE Universe continues to support him even during confrontations and matches against these rivals.
Dreamer thinks one major issue holding Cena back from fully embracing his villain role is that Cena hasn’t been able to push his “smash wrestling” persona convincingly. Dreamer suggested that if he were in Cena’s shoes, he would blur the lines between storyline and reality, especially by keeping character consistency on public appearances and social media. However, due to Cena’s commitments with WWE and other projects, Dreamer doubts the 17-time champion has fully immersed himself in the role of a heel. Recently, Cena retained the WWE Championship against CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions, in a match marked by interference and aggressive tactics.
Fan Take: This analysis highlights how even a top superstar like John Cena faces challenges when switching to a heel character, showing how vital it is to fully commit to the role. For WWE fans, Cena’s heel run could redefine his legacy and refresh storytelling, potentially setting the stage for new rivalries and deeper character development in the sport.
