John Cena, a WWE legend and 16-time world champion, left fans stunned after his unexpected heel turn at the Elimination Chamber premium live event earlier this month.

After two decades of being the babyface or the ultimate "good guy" of WWE, Cena shocked the wrestling world by aligning with The Rock and brutally attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

During his latest appearance in Belgium, he finally addressed why he entered his "villain" era.

Cena Talks About Heel Turn on WWE Raw

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On this week's installment of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, Cena finally spoke out about his astonishing behavior. The show opened to a deafening combination of boos and chants from an outraged crowd in Brussels, Belgium, as Cena reveled in the polarized reaction.

According to Bleacher Report, chants of "Let's go Cena!" and "Cena sucks!" echoed throughout the arena for several minutes, with "You sold out!" also adding to the mix before Cena uttered a word.

When Cena finally grabbed the microphone, he delivered a powerful and emotional promo.

"For the past 25 years, I've been in an abusive relationship," Cena said, referring to his often-disastrous relationship with the WWE fanbase. His heartfelt words painted a picture of a man tired of the constant jeers and divided crowd reactions that have defined his career.

Cody Rhodes Confronts Cena Before WrestleMania 41

Cena's highly emotional promo didn't remain unchallenged for long. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Cena's WrestleMania 41 opponent, appeared to call him out.

Rhodes, who had been on a roll since winning the title, faced Cena, paving the way for one of the most expected matches in the history of WrestleMania.

Cena qualified for WrestleMania 41 by winning the men's Elimination Chamber match, but nobody anticipated him joining forces with The Rock after that. His surprise turn and assault on Rhodes gave their impending battle a personal, bitter twist.

Cena's Last Ride: Chasing History One Last Time

Booker T, a WWE Hall of Famer, knew that Cena's already in his final WWE run this year, but this could mean that he still had a mission to finish.

According to USA Today, turning his back on the fans as part of this sends his ultimate goal in a different direction—a chance to reach 17 world titles and beat Hall of Famer Ric Flair's record.

Cena's bout with Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 is set to be one of the greatest fights of all time in WWE history.

Why Cena's Heel Turn Is Much Needed

Cena's heel turn wasn't only a plot shocker—it was a creative game-changer for WWE. Fans begged for a Cena heel turn for years, but WWE held firm and kept him the ultimate babyface.

Now, with Cena finding his dark side, the balance of WWE storytelling has been flipped on its head. His partnership with The Rock, another divisive character, only adds to this story.

Turning heel also provides Cena with a new narrative trajectory as he heads toward retirement.

No longer bound by the requirement to be the "good guy," Cena can adopt a more ruthless and unapologetic character, and his feud with Rhodes can feel more personal and volatile.