Longest WWE face run before turning heel

Longest WWE face run before turning heel
Who
John Cena
What
22:247 year(s):day(s)
Where
Canada (Toronto)
When
01 March 2025

The longest WWE face run before turning heel is 22 years 247 days by John Cena (USA), who turned heel after his Elimination Chamber win in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 1 March 2025.

John Cena shocked the WWE world when he followed the Final Boss' instructions and attacked Cody Rhodes after his Elimination Chamber win.

Cena is on his farewell tour and secured his title shot as his last Wrestlemania before conducting the attack on an unsuspecting American Nightmare.

John Cena has been a face since making his televised debut on Smackdown on 27 June 2002, embodying the mantra "Hustle, Loyalty, Respect". When the Superstar turned heel, the WWE Universe was left in total shock.