John Cena is on the heels of tying Ric Flair's record of 16 world title reigns. There's very little doubt that Cena will make that a reality in 2017, but there's something else that could very well be brewing as well. Fans have really wanted a heel turn from Cena for a long time.
John Cena is the perfect example of what a pure babyface is. He not only plays the role on TV, but he lives the lifestyle of a well-respected babyface. For that very reason, fans want to see his dark side, if he indeed has one.
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Cena has done a lot in the world of charity work and things of that nature. A heel turn to some would almost feel like blasphemy.
If in fact, Cena does make the elusive heel turn in 2017, it will be the biggest turn since the heel turn heard 'round the world in 1996 when Hulk Hogan formed the nWo. It would certainly be a game changer and a ratings dream.
But, will there be a backlash from disgruntled parents? It's a chance worth taking for history's sake.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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