‘Viral’ John Cena fan breaks silence on his hero breaking his heart during heel turn promo

John Cena made a serious comment about a kid sitting at the ringside wearing his merchandise on Raw in Brussels.

‘Viral’ John Cena fan breaks silence on his hero breaking his heart during heel turn promo

John Cena and a young fan (via WWE)

John Cena shocked the world at Elimination Chamber by turning heel, breaking millions of hearts across the globe. The fallout continued on Raw when he first appeared as a villain, directly calling out the fans who had hated him for years. Describing their bond as a “dysfunctional relationship,” Cena fixated on a young fan in the crowd symbolizing the fractured connection between him and the WWE Universe.

The young fan later shared a video on TikTok, reacting to Cena’s comments. He acknowledged that the WWE legend was playing a character and expressed his love for the performance. Despite the shocking heel turn, he still looks up to the 16-time World Champion as his hero. For him, being part of The Franchise Player’s promo—even in a small way—was an honor.

Since I was four years old I have been a fan of John Cena. He’s been my hero for ten years now and he’s my favorite superstar. I paid to see him. When he pointed at me, it was a source of pride for me that he pointed the finger at me because I didn’t know he was going to talk down to me.

Young fan via TikTok
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Cena has embarked on a mission to dismantle wrestling and strip the WWE Universe of its power. He gave everything to the fans, yet they met him with disrespect. Now, in what could be his final year, The Franchise Player vows to take everything from the industry he once carried—even if he has to walk away as WWE Champion.

Standing in Cena’s way is The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes—a man who has built his career on fans’ unwavering support. Unlike Cena, Rhodes embraces everything the WWE Universe represents and refuses to back down from this new villainous version of The Greatest of All Time. With their clash set for WrestleMania 41, the stage is set for what could be the biggest main event in WWE history.

Bully Ray points out curious mentions from John Cena’s promo on Monday Night Raw

This week on Raw, John Cena once again blasted the fans, calling them toxic throughout his career. He mocked their outrage over his actions, claiming they had been doing the same for 22 years. However, Cena also dropped a bombshell by name-dropping Ric Flair and his 16-time World Championship wins. With a smirk, he stated simply—he would love to break that record at WrestleMania.

John Cena
John Cena [via- WWE]

Speaking on Busted Open, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray criticized Cena for name-dropping Flair during his promo, stating that Cena had no business doing so. However, he suggested that the mention was intentional and could have major implications for the future. Ray speculated that Flair might become involved in The Cenation Leader’s storyline down the line.

“I found it interesting that he went out of his way to mention Ric Flair. Like, everybody knows. He could’ve just said 17-time World Champion. He didn’t have to mention Flair’s name, but he did. And I’m wondering why.

Bully Ray via Busted Open

Moreover, Flair has confirmed that he will be in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend, fueling speculation about his potential involvement. WWE could position him ringside for Cena’s showdown with Cody Rhodes, adding even more intrigue to the match. With The Franchise Player on the verge of making history, the image of him winning his record-breaking 17th World Championship in front of The Nature Boy is also a possibility.

John Cena to bring back his iconic WWE Championship design?

On this week’s Raw, John Cena spoke about what he called his “greatest idea” in sports entertainment history—the spinner WWE Championship. He recalled introducing the design, only for the WWE Universe to reject it outright. Cena expressed his disdain for the backlash, calling it vile that fans dismissed his creation as nothing more than a toy.

John Cena
John Cena (via WWE)

Cena’s statement has sparked speculation that The Franchise Player could revive the iconic spinner WWE Championship one last time. If this storyline unfolds, it would not only serve as a nostalgic tribute to his legendary run but also strengthen his mission to dismantle wrestling, adding even more credibility to his villainous persona.

Furthermore, the WWE Universe has long been critical of the current championship design. If this angle unfolds, reintroducing the spinner title could be a compelling addition to WWE’s championship landscape.

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