John Cena Sr has spoken out about his son’s WWE heel turn earlier this year, describing how the storyline was ultimately ruined despite its initial promise. The John Cena WWE heel turn took place at the Elimination Chamber event in February and lasted until SummerSlam in August, marking a significant chapter in Cena’s retirement tour.
Details of the Heel Turn and Involved Figures
John Cena’s heel transition involved key moments alongside The Rock and Travis Scott, starting with his unexpected betrayal of Cody Rhodes. Despite the high-profile involvement of these figures, only Travis Scott made a notable appearance once more at WrestleMania, assisting Cena to win the WWE Championship over Rhodes. Meanwhile, The Rock has not been seen in relation to the storyline since the initial Elimination Chamber segment.
John Cena Sr’s Perspective on the Storyline’s Downfall
In an interview with Sportskeeda UnSKripted, John Cena Sr expressed disappointment with how the storyline unfolded after a strong start. He emphasized that the heel turn was a bold idea but was “destroyed” because essential characters gradually disappeared from the narrative. Cena Sr stated,
“Turning John Cena heel was a great idea, the shock factor was great but I think the storyline was destroyed.
And that was a poor move in my opinion because it was a big gamble for everyone that was involved. And to see how it started and then to see the characters that were involved no longer be present, the heel turn almost became non essential.”
The Impact and What Lies Ahead for WWE Storylines
The fading presence of The Rock and Travis Scott left the heel turn feeling incomplete, diminishing its potential impact on Cena’s retirement story and WWE’s broader programming. The absence of supporting cast weakened the dramatic tension and audience investment, turning what was once a promising plot twist into a less meaningful chapter.
Looking forward, the lesson from this experience may influence how WWE plans future storyline developments, particularly when relying on multiple star personalities. Fans and insiders alike will be watching to see how the company manages significant character shifts and whether future heel turns receive fuller creative backing to maximize their effect.
