WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin shared his thoughts on John Cena’s shocking heel turn but gave an unexpected response when asked if he had any advice for the 16-time world champion.
At WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto, Cena stunned the world by turning heel. He secured his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41, where he will challenge Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes for the title in Las Vegas.
After the match, Cena shocked fans by delivering a low blow to Rhodes, marking his first heel turn in 20 years. He intensified the moment by aligning with The Rock, sending shockwaves through the wrestling world.
Many believed Cena would never embrace the dark side. Since Elimination Chamber: Toronto, he has not appeared on WWE programming. However, he is set to break his silence on the upcoming episode of WWE RAW. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin shared his thoughts on Cena’s heel turn and made it clear that he won’t be giving him any advice.a
Stone Cold refuses to advise John Cena on heel turn — here’s why
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Stone Cold Steve Austin was asked about John Cena’s heel turn. He found Cena’s turn intriguing and noted that fans might react in unexpected ways. He stated:
“Man, I haven’t really thought about it. Uh, you know, at some point, everybody turns, I guess. It’s just the point at which he turned. So, you know, it’d be interesting—did he turn heel, or did he turn more babyface? You know, the fans love him. They might take this and run the other way with it. Who knows? I like John. We’ve always gotten along well, and, you know, I’m happy for him.”
When asked if he had any advice for John Cena, Austin reflected on his own heel turn at WrestleMania 17 and made it clear that he wouldn’t offer any advice. He stated:
“I think I tried too hard. And, you know, when I look back at it, sure, I got to push the creative envelope and do a lot of things that were cool or whatever—push the envelope in a different direction and go out on a limb. But people didn’t want me to turn heel, and so I should have never done that. So, I don’t think I need to offer John Cena any advice from Steve Austin. John’s a very smart man.”
With John Cena aligning himself with The Rock against Cody Rhodes, many fans expect Stone Cold Steve Austin to return and side with Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Recently, Austin was announced for WWE World on April 19-20—the same weekend as WrestleMania 41—fueling further speculation about a potential appearance.
