John Cena Enters Guinness World Records with Heel Turn at WWE Elimination Chamber
John Cena’s unexpected heel turn at Elimination Chamber earned him the Guinness World Record for longest WWE face run before turning villain.
John Cena turned heel at WWE Elimination Chamber, aligning with The Rock against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The moment occurred in the closing segment of the premium live event, with Cena betraying Rhodes after they had previously appeared to be allies.
The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged this development on their website, noting that Cena broke the record for “longest WWE face run before turning heel.” This achievement adds to his previous Guinness World Record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Cena secured his spot at WrestleMania earlier during Elimination Chamber when he won the Men’s Chamber match by eliminating CM Punk. As a result, he will challenge Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
The Rock discussed Cena’s character shift during the WWE Elimination Chamber Post-Show, revealing details about Cena’s schedule.
What you felt tonight, he didn’t say a word, look, he came out and dropped the mic, that’s decades of a man who gave everything to this business that I love, and now, it’s coming out.
The Rock also highlighted Cena’s commitment, mentioning that Cena flew in from Budapest specifically for the show and was immediately flying to Africa afterward.
He’s flying out right now to Africa to continue. So that’s the level of commitment. I told him as he left, I said, we say two things in our wrestling vernacular, he said, ‘Hey, thank you for the house,’ and I said, ‘I’m proud of you.’ It’s a big deal.
WWE commentator Michael Cole described the heel turn as possibly the most shocking moment in WWE history. The championship match between Cena and Rhodes is scheduled for WrestleMania 41.
