John Cena's surprise heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber wasn't just a wrestling event; it became a meme, perfectly timed with the ongoing saga of Grand Theft Auto 6's delayed release. The twelve-year wait for GTA 6 has fueled countless jokes about what people experienced before its release. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—became a prime example. The beloved wrestler, known for his "good guy" persona and Make-A-Wish record, unexpectedly embraced the "bad guy" role, beating GTA 6 to the punch.
Seizing the moment, Cena posted an image of GTA 6 and its 2025 release window on Instagram, acknowledging the meme to his 21 million followers. This wasn't a GTA 6 casting announcement, but a playful nod to the ongoing online humor. However, given the intense speculation surrounding GTA 6's release and the lengths fans go to decipher clues, Cena's post sparked further theories.
While Cena's embrace of the meme is undeniable, the question remains: was his Instagram post a subtle hint about the game? Regardless, Cena's villainous return predates GTA 6's arrival, but the game's fall 2025 release window, confirmed by Take-Two, is fast approaching.
In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the staggered release of GTA 6—coming to PS5 and Xbox first, then PC—urging PC gamers to be patient.
AnswerSee ResultsFurther news on GTA 6 includes Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's response to concerns about the future of GTA Online after GTA 6's launch.
