To be fair to Cena, this is a new era, where fans are more looped in than ever to the pro wrestling process. Everyone seems to know the heel turn can’t last, perhaps ending as soon as the summer at SummerSlam. That way, the tail end of his goodbye to the sport can be as a good guy again.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray believes the seeming loss of steam on John Cena's heel turn can be attributed to one person.

John Cena’s championship reigns continues on after a shenanigans-filled match with Randy Orton. Here are our five biggest takeaways from WWE Backlash 2025.