Nikki Bella: John Cena’s WWE heel turn is like a gift to the fans

Nikki Bella thinks turning heel is John Cena’s way of giving the fans a gift before he retires.

While speaking with Women’s Wrestling Talk at the Los Angeles premiere of “Queen of the Ring,” Nikki & Brie Bella gave their thoughts on Cena’s turn. Both said it was done well — and they’re happy to see Cena go down this road on his retirement tour.

“About time,” Brie said. “I’m actually really happy, because this is his farewell year and I didn’t know if he would give in or not, and so I love it. And the way it was done — I mean, right, chef’s kiss.”

“It was done so well,” Nikki added. “And I think to end your farewell tour and turn into a character that the fans have wanted for so long. It’s not only I think going to be fun for him, but how great for the fans. It’s like a gift he’s giving, you know what I mean? And I think it’s so cool. It was amazing too.”

Cena’s heel turn kickstarted the build to WrestleMania 41, where he will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. WWE’s Elimination Chamber PLE ended with Cena, The Rock, and rapper Travis Scott beating down Rhodes after Cena won the men’s Elimination Chamber match.

This is the last WrestleMania that Cena will ever compete at. His retirement tour is set to conclude with him having his final match in December 2025.

Cena and Nikki Bella were once engaged but ended their relationship in 2018 before ever getting married.

Nikki returned to WWE in the women’s Royal Rumble last month for her first match in three years. She’s indicated that we’ll see her back again soon, and Women’s Wrestling Talk asked Brie if we could see her join Nikki for a Bella Twins reunion.

“I mean, I always say never say never,” Brie responded. “That’s the most fun about pro wrestling, is that I feel like there’s always different things that are happening. You know, you do have some big pay-per-views around the corner that there’s always fun surprises. So, you never know. You never know.”