5 Reasons John Cena Heel Turn Is Impossible

5. The Children And Family Demographics

There€™s no denying it: John Cena€™s target audience is younger children, usually under the age of 12, and families. His very PG vocabulary (which only rarely veers off into more mature language), wholesome good-guy image, and positive message make up the cornerstone of WWE€™s PG environment. Cena is, for all intents and purposes, the poster boy for WWE€™s PG era. When John Cena enters the arena, he gets cheered by these young kids and families. If he were to turn heel, it would destroy the superhero image that has been created for him. Those children, Furthermore, a cornerstone of Cena€™s mantra is his dedication to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It has been stated many times in the past, Cena is extremely dedicated to making the wishes of sick children come true. In fact, he has granted the wishes of some 450 children at this point. While that says more about John Cena the man than it does for John Cena the character he portrays on television, it impacts both of them. While Cena often gets booed by older fans who want an edgier John Cena, they seem to overlook the fact that he does so much for these sick kids. If he were to turn heel, it would completely destroy that secondary image that he has cultivated for himself. His association with the Make A Wish Foundation is centered on him being a face and a hero to younger audience members. That dynamic simply wouldn€™t work if John Cena was a heel. No matter what, Cena is committed to appealing to the younger fans. And speaking of important demographics€
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