Eric Bischoff Shares What Would Be His Approach To John Cena’s WWE Heel Turn

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has weighed in on John Cena’s shocking heel turn, offering a different creative direction from WWE’s current approach.

Speaking on his 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed how he would handle Cena’s betrayal of Cody Rhodes at the 2025 Elimination Chamber premium live event. The dramatic moment saw Cena align himself with The Rock, attacking Rhodes and solidifying a long-awaited turn to the dark side.

Rather than providing an immediate explanation for Cena’s actions, Bischoff advocated for a slower, more methodical storytelling style.

“What could be the most different narrative and tone that this version of John Cena has?” he asked. “I’d lean into ‘less is more,’ at least initially. I’d weigh in heavily on kind of mysterious, don’t be definitive, don’t come out and tell me week one why.”

The former WCW President stressed the importance of suspense, believing it could heighten interest in Cena’s new persona.

“You’ve already left me hanging, you’ve kind of planted that hook,” he said. “Leave it in as long as you can.”

Cena’s shocking turn has already sent ripples through WWE, sparking intense speculation about his next move. While some predict an alliance with The Rock to assert dominance over the company, others foresee a deeply personal feud with Rhodes unfolding in the coming months.

When Will Eric Bischoff Retire From Wrestling?

Eric Bischoff spoke about when he plans to retire from wrestling and said that he hasn’t chosen a specific time frame for when he will retire and instead wants to continue being a part of professional wrestling until he no longer enjoys his involvement. Bischoff said that he currently still loves the wrestling business and being involved in it so has no immediate plans to retire.

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