When WWE asked John Cena about heel turn, here was his answer

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The idea of John Cena turning heel was never accepted by fans, who saw it as something that he would never do.

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The Creative Team often pitched a storyline involving the Royal Rumble.

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John Cena was apparently on board with this idea.

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A quote from John Cena that could not be more relevant.

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But just so you know, this is a heel. This is a serious heel.

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John Cena will not return to in-ring wrestling anytime soon

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Vince seems to be against it because John is the Captain of his ship.

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The question of who would Cena work for and who would he fight against?

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In John Cena's recent interview, he said that he made the right decision by staying with the WWE.

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