John Cena’s shocking WWE heel turn compared to hostile Donald Trump-Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting at the White House
John Cena heel turn has become a main stream point of discussion and even Donald Trump-Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting is being compared to it.
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John Cena with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (via WWE and CNN)
John Cena sent shockwaves through the wrestling world by turning heel for the first time in over 22 years. Aligning himself with The Rock, he seemingly embraced the dark side—possibly with his sights set on becoming a 17-time WWE Champion. His shocking turn didn’t just shake up WWE; it made waves across mainstream media.
It even came up during a discussion about the Donald Trump–Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting at the White House. During The Daily Show, Jon Stewart compared the Trump-Zelensky meeting to John Cena’s heel turn, calling it a source of entertainment. Not only did he make a comparison, but Stewart went on to further explain the story to his audience.
I, on the other hand, understand this in my bones. This explains it folks. All of your shock, all of your anger, all of your disappointments, it’s in there, it’s in the squared circle… Cody Rhodes stands in for Zelenskyy in this metaphor. The Rock, evil owner of the WWE, [is] Putin in our story, made Cody Rhodes an offer…Somehow, Putin had given John Cena the international sign for ‘It’s Time!’ And rather than refuting it, America smelled what the Rock was cooking.
Jon Stewart via The Daily Show
Cena’s heel turn has rocked the world of professional wrestling and beyond. From MLB analysts to Shannon Sharpe, everyone has weighed in on one of the most shocking endings in WWE history. Even Cody Rhodes’ family didn’t hold back, sharing their strong disapproval of Cena and The Rock after Elimination Chamber.
.@JonStewart breaks down how Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turned into a WWE Smackdown pic.twitter.com/XIXMMozI5v
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) March 4, 2025
That shocking twist has completely changed the road to WrestleMania. Last night, CM Punk also went off on Cena’s heel turn and even calling out The Rock for a potential showdown down the line. With The Grandest Stage of Them All just six weeks away, it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold from here.
John Cena is set to make his return to Monday Night Raw in Belgium
John Cena’s brutal attack on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber has sparked endless speculation. Many expected Raw to shed some light on his shocking actions. However, it seems WWE is holding off on revealing too much just yet. Cena himself will likely address everything in an upcoming episode of Raw.
WWE has officially announced that Cena will return to Monday Night Raw on March 17 at the Forest National Arena in Brussels, Belgium. This will be his first appearance since his shocking heel turn. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether the 16-time WWE Champion will debut any changes in his presentation. His return on March 17 could set the tone for this new chapter in his career.
Moreover, after March 17, WWE announced that The Franchise Player will appear on the next three consecutive episodes of Monday Night Raw in Europe. A major part of his storyline with Cody Rhodes is expected to unfold during these shows. Cena’s heel turn marks a new chapter in WWE, and fans have high expectations for how this story arc will play out.
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