Backstage WWE Rumors On John Cena's Heel Turn, Original Plans Involving Cody Rhodes & more

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Future WWE Hall of Famer John Cena made a shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber, turning on Cody Rhodes and aligning with The Rock in a move that not only surprised fans but a lot of people internally as well as the company went to great lengths to keep it a secret. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that the decision to turn Cena heel was originally planned for WrestleMania but that a last minute change moved it up to Elimination Chamber.