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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
John Cena Gives Stunning Verdict On WWE Heel Turn: "Bombed..."
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena opened up about his much-discussed 'heel turn' and how it did not go according to plan. Cena believes that his promos did not work initially with the fans and that led to the disconnect. The 17-time champion turned heel after attacking Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber to leave the fans completely stunned. It was something that the fans have discussed for a long time but the execution over the next few weeks left them disappointed. Cena told an audience member at Fan Expo Chicago 2025 what he believed went wrong. "I wasn't upset. No, I failed," he said. "Ain't nothing wrong with that. You can learn from failure, right? I went up there and bombed. Shit happens." Cena was open to criticism and even said that he took the failure as teaching moments in his WWE career. The superstar announced that this will be his last year with the company and he has faced a number of stalwarts in the course of his retirement tour till now. "I've changed a lot over the years. I'm not the same person I was yesterday," he says. Earlier, Cena kept the fans guessing about his opponent in the final match of his wrestling career. Cena revealed at the start of 2025 that this will be his last year in professional wrestling and he is all set to have his final fight in December last this year. However, there is still no clarity about who he will be facing. He has already faced stalwarts like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk and Randy Orton while his next match will be against Logan Paul at WWE Clash in Paris on August 31. During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he was once again asked about his potential opponent but the legendary WWE star once again left everyone guessing. "No, no, I've never operated like that," Cena said. "It's weird because I've always just been that guy. ... I've just always kind of been reliable and showing up and doing whatever I'm asked. And I really want this tour to be not only special - it'll always be special to me because you guys are out there - I want it to be special for the business. My goal has always been to leave WWE better than I found it, so whoever they deem appropriate to get that energy, man, I'm cool with that."
Perth Now
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Tickets about to drop for blockbuster WWE event in Perth
Fans hoping to see wrestling star and Hollywood actor John Cena in the flesh can secure their spot at RAC Arena when pre-sale tickets go on sale on Monday. Cena will headline the return of WWE to Perth from October 10-13, with three shows scheduled — Friday Night Smackdown, Saturday's Crown Jewel and Monday night RAW. Pre-sale combo tickets for the shows go on sale 1pm June 30, while fans who pre-register will gain early access to tickets. General public combo tickets will be at 1pm Wednesday, July 2. 'This will be the last time fans can see the legendary John Cena live at a WWE event in Australia, with the weekend in Perth part of his global retirement tour,' Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said. 'For over two decades, John Cena has declared 'you can't see me', well Perth, now you can. 'This blockbuster weekend promises an action-packed line up that can't be seen anywhere else in Australia, New Zealand, or South East Asia this year, and tickets are sure to sell out fast.' The State Government won't say how much bringing the wrestling extravaganza to WA is costing taxpayers. But, according to the Government, last year's WWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium attracted 18,000 fans from outside of WA and generated $36.2 million for the local economy. 'Major events are a key part of the Cook Government's tourism strategy, they fill our hotels, boost hospitality and tourism businesses, and encourage visitors to not only come to WA, but to stay longer, and explore further,' Mr Whitby said. This week, WWE superstars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford explored WA's tourism destinations, including Kings Park and Exmouth, exploring the wonders of WA's Coral Coast, promoting the state. WWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium in Perth in 2024. Rhea Ripley celebrates the win over Nia Jax. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian Australian-born WWE sensation, Rhea Ripley — who was the show stopper at last year's event in Perth — is also expected to be part of the October wrestling events. With WWE's new global broadcast partnership with Netflix, Western Australia will be seen by hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, showcasing the State to a massive international audience. WWE hasn't yet released details of how much it will cost wrestling fans to attend the Perth events, but at last year's Perth WWE event ringside tickets started at $400. Fans can register for pre-sale tickets here.
West Australian
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Pre-sale tickets for WWE event at Perth's RAC Arena up for grabs on June 30
Fans hoping to see wrestling star and Hollywood actor John Cena in the flesh can secure their spot at RAC Arena when pre-sale tickets go on sale on Monday. Cena will headline the return of WWE to Perth from October 10-13, with three shows scheduled — Friday Night Smackdown, Saturday's Crown Jewel and Monday night RAW. Pre-sale combo tickets for the shows go on sale 1pm June 30, while fans who pre-register will gain early access to tickets. General public combo tickets will be at 1pm Wednesday, July 2. 'This will be the last time fans can see the legendary John Cena live at a WWE event in Australia, with the weekend in Perth part of his global retirement tour,' Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said. 'For over two decades, John Cena has declared 'you can't see me', well Perth, now you can. 'This blockbuster weekend promises an action-packed line up that can't be seen anywhere else in Australia, New Zealand, or South East Asia this year, and tickets are sure to sell out fast.' The State Government won't say how much bringing the wrestling extravaganza to WA is costing taxpayers. But, according to the Government, last year's WWE Elimination Chamber at Optus Stadium attracted 18,000 fans from outside of WA and generated $36.2 million for the local economy. 'Major events are a key part of the Cook Government's tourism strategy, they fill our hotels, boost hospitality and tourism businesses, and encourage visitors to not only come to WA, but to stay longer, and explore further,' Mr Whitby said. This week, WWE superstars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford explored WA's tourism destinations, including Kings Park and Exmouth, exploring the wonders of WA's Coral Coast, promoting the state. Australian-born WWE sensation, Rhea Ripley — who was the show stopper at last year's event in Perth — is also expected to be part of the October wrestling events. With WWE's new global broadcast partnership with Netflix, Western Australia will be seen by hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, showcasing the State to a massive international audience. WWE hasn't yet released details of how much it will cost wrestling fans to attend the Perth events, but at last year's Perth WWE event ringside tickets started at $400. Fans can register for pre-sale tickets here .
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE megastars John Cena and Hulk Hogan's less than known connection explored
Image via WWE A connection between John Cena and Hulk Hogan might have gone unnoticed by many members of the WWE Universe. WWE has seen many megastars define a generation of talent over the years. Two of those names that have carried the global juggernaut in different eras are Hulk Hogan and John Cena. The Hulkster was the crowning jewel of WWE in the late 1980s and early 1990s who led the fans with his Hulkmania movement. Years later, a kid from West New Bury named John Cena came around and made himself into the flagship star of the company. However, in light of recent events, a less than known connection has now been formed between Cena and Hogan that fans might have not noticed. How are John Cena and Hulk Hogan connected other than being WWE flagship stars of their respective eras? Hulk Hogan left WWE in the mid-1990s to join rival promotion WCW. When he returned to the company in 2002 as a member of the nWo faction, he was 48 years old and even became the WWE Champion . This was Hogan's final run in the company as a full-time performer. John Cena returned to WWE in 2025 for his farewell tour, which will end in December. Interestingly, The Cenation Leader has also made his comeback for his last run in the company at the age of 48 and is also the Undisputed WWE Champion. This has been a highly coincidental yet interesting connection between the two superstars who have led their respective generations. Moreover, the night John Cena began his farewell tour on the debut edition of RAW on Netflix was also the night Hulk Hogan returned to WWE after an extended period. Hogan was heavily booed upon his entrance by the fans in attendance. On the other hand, Cena's farewell tour has been nothing short of memorable moments. The Face that Runs the Place shocked the world by turning heel at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber and then went on to win his 17th World Championship from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. With his farewell tour having a few more months left, it will be interesting to see if this version of John Cena would confront Hulk Hogan on WWE live television. Also read: John Cena adds new international dates to WWE farewell tour Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hulk Hogan Explains Why John Cena's Heel Turn Fell Short
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hulk Hogan recently shared his perspective on major happenings within his former company, particularly John Cena's significant character shift. Hogan's own last appearance before a WWE crowd, at the Raw on Netflix premiere, saw him receive a negative reaction while promoting his beer brand. However, his name became relevant again in fan discourse when John Cena turned heel at WWE Elimination Chamber earlier this year. Cena adopting a heel persona for the first time in over twenty years immediately sparked comparisons to Hogan's own landscape-altering heel turn in 1996, which launched the New World Order (nWo) in WCW. Speaking with Forbes, Hogan offered a nuanced take on Cena's turn, beginning with high praise for Cena the performer and person. "First off, John Cena was my favorite wrestler. Let me start there," Hogan stated. "Because I grinded for years, brother, and there was no Rock, no Stone Cold. There was only me for 20-plus years. I saw all the Make-A-Wish kids. I've met with all the station producers, everybody. So John stepped up and really ran with the ball, and he did a really great job. I think he saw more Make-A-Wish kids than anybody's ever seen." Despite holding Cena in such high regard, Hogan felt the storyline execution following Cena's turn didn't capture the magic or momentum of the nWo's formation. "And at the end of the day, when he turned heel—like the [nWo] storyline, like Eric said—we set it up, we set up, we set up, then we delivered." WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: WWE Legend Hulk Hogan attends the 2015 Susan G. Komen D.C. Race for the Cure at The National Mall on May 9, 2015 in Washington DC. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: WWE Legend Hulk Hogan attends the 2015 Susan G. Komen D.C. Race for the Cure at The National Mall on May 9, 2015 in Washington DC. Kris Connor/WireImage/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "And then not only did we deliver, we rolled out with me, Hall and Nash. And that story kept snowballing and snowballing, and we kept getting more evil and more evil." Hogan explained where the Cena storyline lost him, pointing to the lack of immediate follow-through after The Rock's involvement in the turn. "And so for me, watching that story with John Cena, when The Rock did the throat thing, cut his throat, and John Cena turned heel, I expected more of the same. And then John Cena came out and there was no Rock, and I just got disconnected at that point, 'cause I was expecting the characters to keep rolling out like we did," Hogan elaborated. He felt it lacked the overwhelming impact of his own faction's debut: "So I know everybody's got movies and obligations and stuff, but it didn't feel like that big tidal wave coming at you. Like when the nWo took over, man, I even hate to say the word, we just cleaned house and beat everybody's a**, and we just killed it. All the babyfaces were crying and complaining, and it got really ugly. We were so powerful with that trio." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
