John Cena Intensifies Heel Turn, Promises to Retire with WWE Championship
Cena's fiery Glasgow promo reaffirms his plan to 'ruin wrestling' by breaking Ric Flair's record and retiring with the title at WrestleMania 41.
- John Cena, in his second heel promo since February, declared his intent to win a record-breaking 17th WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
- Cena vowed to retire with the WWE Championship belt, forcing WWE to create a new title and erasing Ric Flair's legacy from the record books.
- During his Glasgow appearance on March 24, Cena blamed fans for his villainous turn, citing criticism of his past contributions like the 'spinner' championship belt.
- Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Champion, confronted Cena again, escalating their rivalry ahead of their WrestleMania showdown in April.
- Cena's alliance with The Rock and his emotional yet antagonistic promos have drawn widespread fan reactions, with many comparing the storyline to CM Punk's 2011 arc.