Recent reports revealed how people reacted backstage to John Cena‘s shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto. After winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match, Cena came face-to-face with his opponent, Cody Rhodes.
Cena shocked wrestling fans worldwide by turning heel on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and and siding with The Rock. The Rock, accompanied by Travis Scott, led a brutal assault on Rhodes, with Cena and Scott joining in.
Leaving Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes bloodied, WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto ended with John Cena standing alongside The Rock and Travis Scott. The shocking turn of events left fans in disbelief as one of the most unexpected moments in WWE history unfolded in Toronto.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, WWE took extensive measures to keep Cena’s heel turn a secret. The report also revealed the backstage reaction to this jaw-dropping moment that took place over the weekend.
John Cena’s heel turn left WWE backstage in shock
Fightful Select reports that WWE kept John Cena’s heel turn a secret, with only a few key people aware of it. The promotion took major steps to prevent leaks. This included listing the Cody Rhodes and The Rock segment as third internally, even though it was always planned as the final segment.
The reports also revealed that many within WWE were genuinely shocked by the moment. The poster featuring The Rock, Cena, and Travis Scott, released on Friday. It was reportedly a deliberate hint for Cena’s heel turn.
The report also confirms that Cena and Rhodes knew they would face off at WrestleMania 41. However, there is no confirmation on whether The Rock will wrestle at the show. Many within WWE believe he will be at the show, but his role remains unclear.
The creative team has reportedly worked under the assumption that the Final Boss won’t compete at the show. The details surrounding The Rock’s creative direction have been kept very quiet.
The reports revealed that many were shocked by John Cena’s heel turn. As for The Rock’s status at WrestleMania, it remains unknown. Fans are speculating that the Final Boss could stay on Cena’s side, while Cody Rhodes might get help from none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin, who hinted last year that he would back Rhodes if needed.
