The Rock’s business associate denies reports of John Cena’s heel turn being a last-minute decision

The Rock's close associate debunks the ongoing reports around John Cena's heel turn being initially earmarked for WrestleMania.

The Rock’s business associate denies reports of John Cena’s heel turn being a last-minute decision

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The Rock changed the course of the road to WrestleMania 41 after he seized the soul of John Cena at the Elimination Chamber. Not only has he aligned with Cena but he has once again ignited a war against Cody Rhodes. Some reports had suggested that The People’s Champion made the decision at the last minute. However, The Final Boss’ business associate denied such reports.

Brian Gewirtz, The Rock’s business associate, debunked the reports on X that claimed John Cena’s heel turn was a decision made on the day of the Elimination Chamber. He wrote, “0 for 2,” signaling that Dave Meltzer had once again reported incorrect information regarding The Rock. This statement confirms that the Cena-Rock alliance had been in the works for quite a while.

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Earlier, Meltzer reported that The Rock would miss this year’s WrestleMania build. However, The Great One quickly dismissed those claims, proving his active involvement in the road to The Grandest Stage of Them All. Additionally, Cena’s heel turn was one of the most shocking moments in WWE history, making it highly unlikely that it was a last-minute decision.

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With that in mind, The Final Boss will likely be in Cena’s corner when he faces Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. His unexpected involvement has significantly intensified the build-up to the event. As the road to WrestleMania continues, it will be fascinating to see how the story unfolds.

The Rock on if John Cena will stop wearing jorts after his heel turn

The Rock is set to play a pivotal role in John Cena’s heel run in WWE. As WrestleMania approaches, many fans are curious about possible changes in Cena’s presentation. During the Elimination Chamber post-show, The Great One was asked whether The Cenation Leader would ditch his signature jorts now that he has turned heel.

The Rock and John Cena with Travis Scott
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The Hollywood star stated that Cena’s attire is entirely his choice, adding that if the 47-year-old wants to keep wearing jorts, he can. However, The Final Boss expressed excitement about how the 16-time world champion would adapt to his new heel persona. He said Cena will stay the same in some ways but undergo a significant character shift.

That’s up to John. But I can tell you that jorts or no jorts, I think the thing I’m excited about is watching John perform this.

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Moreover, The Rock referred to Cena as WWE’s “Superman” and acknowledged that, from a fan’s perspective, The Franchise Player has never been a true heel. He admitted that turning Cena villainous is a risky move that could define this year’s road to WrestleMania. However, he expressed confidence in Cena’s abilities, believing that the 16-time champion would execute the transition seamlessly.

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