Hulk Hogan comments on John Cena turning heel in WWE.
When John Cena turned heel on Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber and joined The Rock after 20 years as the top babyface in WWE, many drew parallels to when Hulk Hogan turned heel in 1996 and formed the New World Order with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.
Now, Hulk Hogan has commented on John Cena's heel turn in a new interview with Justin Barrasso of Undisputed.
“It’s one of the best heel turns I’ve seen in a long, long time,” said Hogan. “All the major players were involved. I can’t say enough about The Rock, too–he was incredible. They did it right, I’ll tell you that."
Speaking about the longevity of the angle and its potential legacy, Hogan believes it will lead to an unforgettable match with Cody Rhodes at WWE WrestleMania 41.
“It’s going to work as long as John wants to stay plugged in,” said Hogan. “I don’t know his schedule or how many days he’ll work, but he definitely has everyone’s attention. Plus, The Rock is involved, too. This could heat up more than anyone is expecting. It could be so hot that it’s crazy, which will lead to a WrestleMania match you’ll never forget.”
The heel turn happened at the former Skydome in Toronto. At that same venue, the Rock fought Hulk Hogan 23 years ago at WrestleMania X-8.
Fans can read The Rock's comments comparing the two moments here.
