Turning John Cena heel is one of the few paths a huge portion of WWE fans want to see the Doctor of Thuganomics go down.

That's a complicated orange to peel, though, because there's more to it than giving fans a reason to boo Cena as a heel rather than his status as the company's number one baby face. Cena decided to give some insight on the matter in his own words. 

It's easy to see why the WWE has kept Cena as a baby face on the surface. He's the golden ticket, with a rabid fan base and merchandise that sells like pancakes at your favorite place to enjoy a delicious brunch meal on a Sunday morning. 

But deeper than that, Cena has been christened as a leader of all things good. He's a beacon of hope, honor, dignity and character that the WWE uses to promote a positive image. That sounds cornier than an unpopped bag of popcorn, but it has merit

"I don't think everyone wants me to turn. There is a group of people that don't like what they see, but the most important message I send is you can't please everybody, never be ashamed to be who you are, and know that what you do affects people," Cena told Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated.

That's a fair statement from Cena, as he still has a very devoted fan base that loves him for what he stands for. What he does certainly affects people, and his charitable work is second to none.

He became the first celebrity to grant 500 Make-A-Wish Foundation dreams come true back in 2015 and has only continued to pile on that amazing milestone since. 

"I look at it as a way to provide hope for families that don't go through what we consider a normal day by providing a smile and happiness. I look at WWE as a vehicle to provide an escape and happiness. That's why I'm here every year, I believe in what we do."

Sure, that doesn't mean anything to the wrestling smark who has a 20-point scale to grading the quality of a match, but not everything is about the wrestling itself. Some things are bigger, and that's the message Cena has driven home year-after-year. 

Even Stephanie McMahon admitted she'd have loved to see a Cena heel turn, but at this point in his career, with Hollywood calling his name, it seems as unlikely as ever. Sometimes it's bigger than wrestling, and Cena pays his dues in ways outside of the ring.