Former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella shared her thoughts on John Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber: Toronto. Last week, Cena stunned the world by embracing his dark side at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto.
John Cena, who is currently on his retirement tour, made a shocking move by turning heel. After securing a WWE WrestleMania 41 title shot against Cody Rhodes, his pursuit of a 17th world title pushed him to align with The Rock.
Although Cena hasn’t appeared on WWE programming since his heel turn, he has remained active on social media, posting tweets and Instagram updates. Meanwhile, several WWE Superstars and legends—including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, and many more—have weighed in on his decision.
Adding to the conversation, Nikki Bella, John Cena’s ex-girlfriend, reflected on his unexpected character shift. Having shared both a personal and professional history with him, Nikki offered her perspective on his shocking transformation.
Nikki Bella shares honest thoughts on John Cena’s turn heel
WWE Hall of Famers Nikki Bella and Brie Bella attended the Queen of the Ring premiere, where they shared their thoughts on John Cena’s shocking heel turn during an interview with Women’s Wrestling Talk.
Brie Bella expressed her excitement over Cena’s decision, while Nikki Bella also praised the move, saying fans had been waiting for this moment for years. Brie Bella stated:
“It’s about time. I’m actually really happy because this is his farewell year, and I didn’t know if he’d give in or not. So, I love it and the way it was done. I mean, chef’s kiss.”
Nikki Bella added:
“It was done so well. To end your farewell tour and turn into a character that the fans have wanted for so long—it’s not only, I think, going to be fun for him, but how great for the fans. It’s like a gift he’s giving, you know what I mean? I think it’s so cool. It was amazing, too.”
Cena, who has yet to return to WWE programming, remains silent. However, his WrestleMania 41 opponent, Cody Rhodes, addressed the situation on WWE SmackDown, issuing a warning to Cena for his actions.
