WWE superstar John Cena joined in on the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 jokes following his shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025.
During the event on March 1, just weeks ahead of WrestleMania 41, Cena stunned fans by betraying Cody Rhodes and aligning himself with The Rock. The unexpected twist left fans in disbelief, with many joking that WWE had managed to turn Cena heel before Rockstar Games could release its highly anticipated game.
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Social media erupted with reactions, with users posting comments like, “We really got John Cena as a heel before GTA 6.” The excitement intensified when Cena fueled the buzz by sharing an Instagram post featuring the poster for GTA 6, further playing into the online jokes.
One fan humorously remarked, “Bro’s leaning into the GTA 6 jokes,” while another said, “You just killed Cody Rhodes before GTA 6.”
Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has confirmed that GTA 6 is scheduled for a fall 2025 release. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no official word on a PC release yet.
The first and only trailer for GTA 6, unveiled on December 4, 2023, revealed that the game is set in a fictional Vice City, resembling Miami, and will feature the franchise’s first playable female protagonist.
