John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, and he cleverly capitalized on the moment by posting a Grand Theft Auto 6 image on social media. This move showcased his awareness of the popular meme surrounding the long-awaited release of GTA 6, which has been eagerly anticipated for 12 years.

The meme in question humorously points out the surprising events that have occurred before GTA 6's release. In this instance, it was John Cena's first heel turn in 20 years—a narrative shift that many fans never thought they'd see. To put it simply, Cena, known for his role as WWE's beloved 'good guy,' the Make-A-Wish world record holder, and a much-adored wrestler and actor, turned into a WWE 'bad guy' before the release of GTA 6.

For the first time in over 20 years, John Cena is a WWE bad guy. Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images.

Clearly embracing the meme, Cena shared an image of GTA 6 alongside its 2025 release window on Instagram, reaching his 21 million followers. This was not a hint at his involvement in the game but rather a playful nod to the ongoing meme. However, some fans speculated that his post might be a cryptic hint about GTA 6 itself, given the intense efforts by the community to decipher any clues about the game's release date or the release of Trailer 2.

So, yes, John Cena's era as a bad guy began before the release of GTA 6, but fans won't have to wait much longer, as Take-Two has committed to a fall 2025 launch window for the game.

In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain why GTA 6 is coming to PC after its release on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, urging PC gamers to give the studio the "benefit of the doubt" regarding its controversial launch strategy.

As for when GTA 6 will hit PC, the question remains open, with speculation ranging from 2025 to 2027, or even the possibility that it might never happen.

For more insights on GTA 6, including Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick's response to concerns about the fate of GTA Online once GTA 6 is released, stay tuned.