The Miz Points Out Major Flaw in John Cena’s Heel Turn

The Miz has shared insights regarding John Cena’s character shift during a recent TMZ appearance, suggesting the WWE superstar’s new villainous persona may ultimately lead fans to embrace him once again.

Cena adopted a heel role for the first time in March 2025 at WWE Elimination Chamber, where he placed blame on the audience for his attitude change. The Miz claims he identified Cena’s heel tendencies years ago, dating back to their rivalry at WrestleMania 27.

Haven’t I been telling everyone that John Cena is already a heel? Since the beginning. Don’t you remember all the promos, the rivalries, all the things I said about John Cena? I always knew it.

The Miz also addressed Cena’s ability to elevate his opponents in the ring, noting that anyone facing Cena must raise their performance level regardless of whether he portrays a hero or villain. According to The Miz, Cena establishes a high standard that challenges rivals to match his intensity.

Looking ahead, Cena is scheduled to square off against Cody Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line at WrestleMania 41 on April 20. The match represents Cena’s first major championship opportunity since his character transformation.

The Miz’s primary prediction suggests that while Cena currently draws heat as a heel, WWE audiences will likely appreciate his villainous work so much that they’ll eventually turn him back into a fan favorite through their reactions.