John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, and he cleverly leaned into the moment by sharing a Grand Theft Auto 6 image on social media. This move not only highlighted his awareness of the ongoing meme but also playfully underscored the lengthy wait for GTA 6, a game that fans have eagerly anticipated for over a decade.
For those unfamiliar, the extended 12-year wait for Rockstar Games to release GTA 6 has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning a meme where fans jokingly list the surprising events that have occurred before the game's release. In this instance, it was John Cena's first heel turn in 20 years—a dramatic shift from his long-standing role as the WWE's beloved 'good guy,' a Make-A-Wish world record holder, and a celebrated actor.
Clearly enjoying the meme, Cena posted an image of GTA 6 alongside its anticipated 2025 release window to his 21 million Instagram followers. While this doesn't suggest that Cena has any official role in the game, it's evident he's having fun with the meme. However, this hasn't stopped some fans from speculating that his post might contain a cryptic hint about GTA 6 itself. Given the community's history of trying to decode every possible clue related to the game's release date or the upcoming Trailer 2, such speculation is hardly surprising.
So, while John Cena's era as a 'bad guy' has begun before the release of GTA 6, fans won't have to wait much longer. Parent company Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 launch window for the game.
In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain why GTA 6 will come to PC after its initial release on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. They called on PC gamers to be patient and give the studio the benefit of the doubt regarding its launch strategy.
For more on GTA 6, including Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick's response to concerns about the future of GTA Online once GTA 6 launches, stay tuned.
