WWE superstar John Cena has joined the “before GTA 6” meme trend after his shocking betrayal at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025. The 16-time champion posted the official Grand Theft Auto 6 artwork on Instagram without a caption, making fans of both franchises go into so much speculation.
What Does Cena’s GTA 6 Post Actually Mean?
On March 1st, 2025, during the WWE Elimination Chamber event, fans witnessed something many thought would never happen. John Cena betrayed Cody Rhodes and aligned himself with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This dramatic turn ended Cena’s impressive 21-year run as a fan-favorite “babyface” character.
Hours after the event, Cena made his first social media post following the character change, the official GTA 6 poster with no explanation or caption. The post appears to be Cena acknowledging the popular internet meme where people joke about major events happening “before GTA 6 releases.”
This meme references the game’s lengthy development time, with Grand Theft Auto 6 coming almost 12 years after GTA 5’s release. Fans quickly made the connection, commenting things like, “We really got John Cena as a heel before GTA 6” and “You just killed Cody Rhodes before GTA 6.”
Is John Cena Actually Involved With GTA 6?
Some fans think Cena’s cryptic post hints at his involvement in GTA 6, but most people believe he’s just playing along with the meme. Rockstar Games has included celebrities in past titles, like Dr. Dre in GTA Online, but there’s no official confirmation that Cena is part of the game.
Cena is known for his mysterious Instagram posts, and his bio even says the images are “for your interpretation.” His post is likely just a fun reference to the timing of his heel turn rather than a hint at a GTA 6 appearance
What’s Next For Both Cena And GTA 6
John Cena has said 2025 is his final year in wrestling, and his heel turn adds an interesting twist. Meanwhile, GTA 6 remains on track for its Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XS. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company, recently reconfirmed this timeline despite fans’ concerns about potential delays.
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So, whether he’s just playing along with a meme or hinting at something bigger, Cena’s post has definitely got both wrestling and gaming fans buzzing. Do you think he might even pop up as an NPC in GTA 6? Knowing how he always seems to appear in so many franchises, it wouldn’t be too surprising if we actually see him in the game.
