John Cena made his first appearance as a heel on the latest episode of WWE RAW on Netflix. The 16-time World Champion received significant negative reaction from the live audience while fully embracing his new villainous persona.

During his segment, Cena addressed his retirement announcement, stating he was walking away from the company and that this type of move had never been done before. He explained his original motive behind the retirement decision was to get along with the WWE Universe one final time.

Cena mentioned that fans had already ruined his retirement plans, just as they had ruined things in the past. This statement revealed that his announcement was initially intended to create positive final moments with his supporters.

With the circumstances now changed from his original retirement plans, Cena could potentially reverse his decision to retire from WWE.

During the segment, Cena officially announced breaking up with the WWE Universe. He clearly stated he was breaking up with every single person, and no longer cares about the fans as they no longer matter to him.

“I am breaking up with every single one of you, whether you like me or not, I don’t care about you and you don’t matter to me.”

— John Cena#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/FZKzwK4wYJ— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) March 17, 2025

Following this declaration of separation from the audience, it appears likely Cena might retract his retirement decision. Fans are now chanting “goodbye” to him on RAW, showing a drastic change in their reaction.

With Cena’s new stance against the WWE Universe, he seems positioned to contradict fans’ desires. Since audiences now want him to leave, John might specifically choose to stay to oppose their wishes.

In his RAW promo, Cena reinforced that he no longer cares about the WWE Universe. He described fans as pathetic among other negative remarks. With fans now wanting Cena to retire, he might deliberately work against their preference.

Cena’s heel turn could lead him to announce he won’t fulfill the audience’s desire for his retirement. Instead, he may choose to stay with the company out of selfishness rather than his previous approach of caring about fans’ reactions.

WWE Raw’s contract signing segment for the Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 41 took an unexpected turn on March 17 in Brussels, Belgium. Rhea Ripley inserted herself into the championship picture during what had initially begun as a match between champion IYO SKY and challenger Bianca Belair.

The segment started conventionally with both SKY and Belair signing the contract without incident. General Manager Adam Pearce thanked them for their professionalism, but before the segment could conclude, Ripley made her entrance.

Ripley immediately attacked both competitors, culminating in a powerbomb that sent SKY crashing onto Belair through a table in the ring. Following the assault, Ripley signed the championship contract that both women had already authorized.

CONTRACT SIGNED … by RHEA RIPLEY?! 😲#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/w6GsTpy2gd— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025

This development follows the March 1 Elimination Chamber premium live event where Belair earned her championship opportunity. SKY won the Women’s World Championship from Ripley on the March 3 episode of Raw.

The previous title change involved Belair’s interference, which foreshadowed the possibility of a three-way match at WrestleMania. Commentator Michael Cole questioned the legitimacy of Ripley’s contract signing, but the segment strongly indicated her addition to the championship match.

WWE has not yet officially confirmed the change to a triple threat match, but all indications from the segment point to Ripley joining the championship bout at WrestleMania 41.

Cody Rhodes confronted John Cena during the opening segment of Monday’s WWE Raw broadcast from Brussels, Belgium. The WWE Champion interrupted Cena’s first appearance since his heel turn at Elimination Chamber.

When Rhodes entered the ring to address Cena, he was quickly cut off by the 16-time world champion who attempted to dismiss him by saying “listen kid.” Rhodes immediately responded with a more aggressive tone.

ENOUGH. It’s certainly not kid. It’s WWE Champion.

Rhodes expressed disappointment about not facing the “real” John Cena at WrestleMania 41. He directly warned Cena about the consequences of maintaining his current attitude at their championship match.

Rhodes stated if “this whiney bitch” version of Cena appears at WrestleMania 41, he would run him over and send him into early retirement. Following these comments, Rhodes exited the ring, leaving Cena standing alone to a chorus of boos from the audience.

The crowd continued their negative reaction toward Cena by breaking into a “na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye” chant as he walked back up the entrance ramp.

Following the segment, commentator Michael Cole voiced strong criticism of Cena’s earlier comments about fans. Cole expressed his disappointment in Cena’s behavior during the broadcast.

For two decades, I believed in that man, rode alongside that man, bought everything that he was selling, not only me but millions around the world, and he has the audacity to come out tonight and blame the WWE fans? John Cena is a 16-time champion because of the fans. John Cena is a massive millionaire and a movie star because of the fans, and what does he do? He comes out and cries and acts like an irrational prick. That is what John Cena is!

Cena and Rhodes are scheduled to face each other for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. The confrontation establishes the growing tension between the two competitors as they approach their championship match.