At WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto, Hulk Hogan highly commended John Cena’s surprising villain transformation, labeling it as one of the best in recent memory. Similar to Cena, Hogan was a popular babyface during the 1980s and 1990s, earning recognition as an adored icon of his era.
1996 saw a groundbreaking moment at WCW’s Bash at the Beach event, as Hogan stunned the wrestling community by switching allegiances to the notorious NWO group, a move that sent ripples throughout the industry. This shocking transformation ignited a wave of excitement and played a significant role in WCW outperforming WWE for an impressive 83 consecutive weeks in TV ratings.
During Elimination Chamber: Toronto, John Cena, who’s been a heroic figure for two decades, surprisingly revealed his more sinister side, leaving fans astonished. For years, fans have called for Cena to adopt a villain role, but many doubted he would ever do it, particularly in the last year of his wrestling career.
Initially, fans were taken aback when John Cena adopted a villainous role, or “heel persona”. He formed an alliance with The Rock. In a shocking turn of events, Cena, along with The Rock and Travis Scott, viciously attacked Cody Rhodes, leaving him injured. Later, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan praised this transformation, stating it was one of the best heel turns in recent memory.
Hulk Hogan praises John Cena’s heel turn as one of the best in years
In an interview with Justin Barrasso on Undisputed, Hulk Hogan commented about John Cena’s surprising change to a villain (heel turn). He expressed, “Oh yes, we can certainly see the transformation in Cena now, don’t you agree? We finally know his true character. He’s no longer signing autographs or acting as he was before. This is more significant than just a wrestling storyline. It’s one of the best heel turns I’ve witnessed in a long while.
He went on, expressing, “A lot of key figures were part of this project. I must emphasize The Rock’s involvement as well – he was phenomenal. They handled it perfectly, and I’m confident that it will succeed provided John remains committed. I can’t predict his work schedule or the number of days he’ll be present, but he definitely has everyone’s focus. Moreover, The Rock is also involved in this venture. This could generate more interest than anticipated, potentially reaching a level of intensity that’s almost unbelievable, leading to an unforgettable WrestleMania match.” [Credit: Wrestletalk]
At WrestleMania 41, Cena, now allied with The Final Boss and Dwayne “The Rock”, will take on Cody Rhodes in an attempt to claim the WWE Unified Championship.
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