Fans lose it as John Cena sets Guinness World Record for longest WWE face run before turning heel

For almost two decades, John Cena's reputation as a good guy was as sure as the sun coming up, taxes, and somebody shouting, "You can't see me" at every WWE pay-per-view. However, at Elimination Chamber 2025, the unexpected occurred—Cena turned heel, aligning with The Rock to dispatch Cody Rhodes.

The surprise was so great that even Guinness World Records got involved, giving him the award for the "longest WWE face run before turning heel." Through all the years of salutes, motivational talks, and never giving up, Cena has finally gone to the dark side, showing everyone that in wrestling, 'anything' can indeed happen.

John Cena's iconic good-guy run went on so long, even Guinness World Records couldn't ignore it. After almost two decades of hard work, dedication, and shiny T-shirts, he's officially the longest face before turning heel. Some records are meant to be broken; this one took nearly 20 years! Guinness World Records shared:

Whether seen as the heroic figure of the ‘Never Give Up’ mantra or a more complex figure wrestling with his place in the world, Cena’s legacy as the longest-serving WWE face, combined with his ability to turn heel and continue captivating audiences, cements his place as one of the greatest in WWE history. His journey serves as a testament to the power of reinvention, and perhaps more than anything else, the lasting connection he has made with his fans.

As soon as the news came out someone took to their X account and commented:

"ain’t no way they made this apart of the record books"

The incredulity is genuine! Someone on X couldn't believe John Cena's heel turn earned a spot in Guinness World Records. So, almost 20 years of being the good guy before finally turning heel is record-worthy.

At this rate, WWE storylines may begin getting their record category - next, "Longest Unfinished Feud" or "Most Surprise Returns in a Career."

The internet is going wild over this one. Some are hailing Cena's record as a milestone, while others can't get over Guinness World Records confirming it.

Meanwhile, an entire corner of WWE Twitter is arguing whether or not this heel turn was worth the wait - or if Cena should have turned heel years ago.

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Netizens have reacted as John Cena sets Guinness World Record for longest WWE face run before turning heel

Others were quick to make jokes, stating John Cena's record needed to be wrapped in a championship belt. Others made light of the situation, saying WWE waited so long to turn him heel, even Guinness had to get involved and make it official:

"I never turned Heel in my life where is my reward," @WarriorAirdrop joked.

"2 decades as a baby face," @life_mabege hilariously commented.

"Heel cena," @Kapilmalik3011 sarcastically expressed.

Others leaped in to say something, spouting random one-liners or feigning that they always knew this would occur. Others dropped a classic "About time!" as if they forwarded Cena's record to Guinness. The comment section is filled with humorous comments:

"John Cena sold his Soul to the Devil," @CarmenRosa34663 hilariously commented.

"History making Cena we didn’t see that lol," @redcarpetring sarcastically wrote.

"Cena been face so long you forget he was a heel before," @BigLipsLLC commented.

While some applauded the moment as a historic turn of events in WWE and a long-overdue record for Cena, others were cheering like they just saw something they would never forget, celebrating it as the greatest payoff ever for years of anticipation:

"Heel Cena is already making history," @WigginsWick22 commented.

"Impressive streak for Cena, staying a fan favorite in WWE for so long," @BantiPr96635556 wrote.

Love it or hate it, John Cena's record-breaking heel turn is officially a part of wrestling history - and stamped so by none other than Guinness World Records. The fans will continue to argue, the memes will continue to flood in, and at this stage, the only real question is what's the next WWE moment that'll find itself in the record books?

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