John Cena, traditionally known as WWE’s quintessential hero, is currently adopting a villainous character during his 2025 retirement tour. Stephanie McMahon appears to have played a key role in shaping the recent depiction of these villainous roles.
Earlier this year, Cena surprised fans by turning heel in the Elimination Chamber, ending his two-decade run as WWE’s ultimate good guy. In a conversation with Stephanie McMahon on the ESPN+ show Stephanie’s Places, Cena acknowledged that he has learned a lot from her approach.
He shared, “Can I just say there were really good people to learn from? You’re on a very short list of names.” He also openly admitted, “I steal a lot from you, so thank you for helping me with this.”
Cena is set to team up with US Champion Logan Paul, who will compete against Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes at the Bank Premium Live event on June 7th in Los Angeles, California.
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Fan Take: This development marks a fascinating shift for WWE fans, seeing a long-standing hero like Cena embrace a darker role, potentially adding fresh drama to the storylines. Stephanie McMahon’s influence suggests a strategic evolution in storytelling that could redefine character dynamics and keep the sport engaging.
