John Cena has addressed one of the most persistent theories surrounding his heel turn, stating plainly that The Rock never had his soul.
The storyline traces back to the build toward WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, when The Rock attempted to convince then-Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to hand over his “soul.” Rhodes refused, famously telling The Rock to “go f*ck himself,” according to multiple outlets covering the angle. Despite Rhodes rejecting the offer, Cena shocked the wrestling world at that same event by turning heel and aligning himself with The Rock, attacking Rhodes after appearing to side with him.
That sequence of events fueled speculation among fans that Cena himself had effectively taken Rhodes’ place and sold his own soul to The Rock as part of the alliance. Speaking at Fan Expo, Cena shot down that idea directly, saying The Rock does not have his soul.
The comment closes the loop on a theory that has lingered since the heel turn first stunned audiences at Elimination Chamber 2025, giving fans a direct answer from Cena himself on how he views his connection to The Rock following the storyline’s fallout with Rhodes.
