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Dave Meltzer: Idea For John Cena’s WWE Heel Turn Came From The Rock, Not Triple H

SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

After John Cena revealed that it was Triple H's plan for him to turn heel, Dave Meltzer claims it was actually The Rock who pitched the idea.

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