John Cena's recent actions have taken the WWE and gaming communities by storm. At WWE's Elimination Chamber, Cena shocked fans worldwide by turning heel—a move to the dark side—after a 20-year stint as the beloved good guy. This unexpected shift in his character aligns perfectly with a popular internet meme surrounding the long-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6).

The anticipation for GTA 6 has been building since its announcement, resulting in a 12-year wait that has spawned numerous memes. These memes often highlight other significant events that have occurred before the game's release, and John Cena's heel turn is a prime example. In a playful nod to this meme, Cena posted an image of GTA 6 on Instagram, captioning it with the game's 2025 release window. This post, shared with his 21 million followers, was not a hint at a role in the game but rather a fun engagement with the meme culture.

While some fans speculated that Cena's post might be a cryptic tease about GTA 6, it's more likely just a playful gesture. The gaming community's eagerness for any hint about GTA 6 is understandable, given the lengths fans have gone to predict the game's release date or the arrival of Trailer 2.

As we approach the fall 2025 launch window confirmed by Take-Two, the excitement continues to build. However, there's been some controversy regarding the release strategy for GTA 6, particularly for PC gamers. In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer explained why GTA 6 would be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S before PC, urging PC gamers to remain patient and give the studio the benefit of the doubt.

For more insights on GTA 6, including comments from Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick about the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 release, keep an eye on our ongoing coverage.