John Cena surprised fans by turning heel at WWE Elimination Chamber, marking his first villainous role in over two decades. Following this unexpected move, Cena playfully engaged with the long-standing meme about the 12-year wait for Grand Theft Auto 6. He posted an image from GTA 6 on social media, highlighting that his heel turn came before the much-anticipated game's release.

For those unfamiliar, the meme captures the sentiment of fans waiting for GTA 6 by showcasing surprising events that have occurred in the meantime. In this instance, it's the shocking transformation of Cena from a beloved hero to a WWE 'bad guy.' Cena, known for his role as a good guy in WWE and his record-breaking efforts with Make-A-Wish, cleverly leaned into the meme by sharing a GTA 6 image with his 21 million Instagram followers, emphasizing the game's 2025 release window.

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

While Cena's post was clearly in jest, it sparked some speculation among fans about potential connections to GTA 6. Given the community's eagerness for any news about the game, including the release of Trailer 2, it's no surprise that fans are reading into every possible hint.

John Cena's new era as a villain in WWE has indeed begun before the release of GTA 6, but fans won't have to wait much longer as Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 launch window for the game.

In other GTA 6 news, a former Rockstar developer in December 2023 discussed the game's planned release strategy, which involves launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before coming to PC. The developer urged PC gamers to be patient and trust in Rockstar's approach.

For those curious about when GTA 6 might hit PC, speculation continues, with some predicting various release years. Meanwhile, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has addressed concerns about the future of GTA Online once GTA 6 is released, offering insights into the company's plans.