With just a few days to go before the Royal Rumble, the WWE rumors mill is in overdrive as the news outlets rush to report the every move of the wrestlers set to participate. One of the biggest WWE rumors, of course, involves John Cena and his heel turn. While these WWE rumors are nothing if not shocking, what’s even more shocking is that there’s some speculation that this heel turn was first planned all the way back in 2011!

That’s the word from Fox Sports, whose latest round of WWE rumors suggests that the WWE trademarked “Fear My Name” back in 2011, when Cena’s heel turn was, supposedly, a long way off. And, in a recent episode of the E! hit reality show, Total Divas, Cena was wearing a shirt with “Fear My Name” written on it.

However, before Cena gets to the WrestleMania ring, he’s going to have to face off against AJ Styles for a re-match at the Royal Rumble this weekend. If he succeeds against The Phenomenal One, his defeat of The Undertaker is all but in the bag.

“Fans knew that tying the record was coming, and it’s closer than ever. Cena’s supporters are anxious to see it happen. He’s done so much for WWE and has been such an inspiration to fans all over the world. His hard work has put him on top, and fans appreciate him for all he’s done during his career. But beating The Deadman on The Grandest Stage of Them All would be something else altogether.”

What do you think of this latest round of WWE rumors? Do you think John Cena deserves to win the title, and do you think his heel turn was planned all along?