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John Cena Turns Heel, Aligns With The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber

ByThomas LowsonProfessional Wrestling Journalist

Cody Rhodes made clear that his soul was not The Rock\’s to claim, but John Cena had other intentions. In the closing moments of WWE Elimination Chamber, Rhodes confronted Cena following the WWE icon\’s victory inside the Elimination Chamber.

The Rock came out to confront Rhodes, telling the Undisputed WWE Champion that he needed the soul of the American Nightmare. Rhodes not only said no, but made that point clear, telling the Final Boss to \”Go F*** Yourself!\”

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Cena and Rhodes embraced, signifying a mutual respect ahead of WrestleMania 41. When The Rock gave the signal to Cena though, the unthinkable happened, as John Cena turned heel. A low-blow to Rhodes signified John\’s betrayal, and he and Rock (with assistance by Travis Scott) brutalized the WWE Champion.

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A heel turn has been something almost all fans expected to never happen for John, who wil end his in-ring career later this year. With WrestleMania likely marking Cena\’s final chance to become a 17-time World Champion, the WWE icon won\’t let anything hold him back, even if it means losing his soul in the process.

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