In one of the biggest twists in WWE history, John Cena turned heel for the first time in his career and aligned with The Rock after winning the 2025 Elimination Chamber.

John Cena turned heel for the first time since the beginning of his 23-year WWE career, aligning with The Rock. He double-crossed Cody Rhodes after winning the men’s Elimination Chamber match to earn an Undisputed WWE championship match against the “American Nightmare” — whom he mentored in real life — at WrestleMania.

WWE Elimination Chamber has come and gone, and not quietly. Not only did the show determine two WrestleMania main events, but it also ended with shocking betrayals, as Jade Cargill attacked her WWE Women's Tag Team Championship replacement Naomi, and longtime fan favorite John Cena turned his back on the WWE Universe.

Heel John Cena has arrived on social media. The 16-time world champion has been active on Instagram and X since turning on Cody Rhodes at the end of Saturday’s Elimination Chamber PLE.

The path to WWE Wrestlemania is now a lot clearer, with Randy Orton and Jade Cargill making their presence felt during a chaotic and brutal Elimination Chamber event

John Cena won the men's Elimination Chamber to earn his right to face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.