Charlotte Flair posted a photo with The Rock on her Instagram page this week, generating speculation about a potential alliance with the newly formed villainous faction. The social media activity comes shortly after John Cena shocked fans by turning heel at Elimination Chamber.
Cena’s dramatic character shift occurred last week when he aligned himself with The Rock, abandoning his long-standing fan-favorite persona. The surprise move immediately altered the WrestleMania 41 landscape.
The Cenation Leader now pursues his record-breaking 17th world championship against Cody Rhodes at the upcoming premium live event. This title quest serves as the primary motivation behind his unexpected alliance with The Final Boss.
Wrestling analysts have noted parallels between Cena’s heel turn and Hulk Hogan’s infamous character change at WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. Both transformations involved beloved babyfaces embracing villainous roles after years of fan support.
Flair’s potential involvement adds another championship dimension to the faction. The 17-time champion won the 2025 Royal Rumble match and will challenge WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41.
The Rock’s position on TKO’s Board of Directors provides significant influence within WWE’s power structure. This corporate authority could benefit both Cena and potentially Flair in their championship pursuits.
Flair’s championship history includes multiple reigns with the RAW, SmackDown, and NXT Women’s titles. She has also held the Divas Championship and the Women’s Tag Team Championship during her career.
WWE has not officially confirmed any alliance between Flair and the Cena-Rock partnership. The Instagram photo remains the only public connection between Flair and the newly formed faction.