Biography
John Felix Anthony Cena was born in West Newbury, Massachusetts, on April 23, 1977. American wrestler, rapper, and actor John Cena is WWE’s most successful superstar. Cena was inspired to wrestle by a Venice Beach Gold’s Gym employee. He gained a large fanbase on UPN’s ‘Manhunt’ and joined WWE. His first WWE Championship triumph over JBL made him famous. His 25 championships made him one of WWE’s greatest talents. The rapper ‘Doctor of Thuganomics and the semi-robotic ‘The Prototype’ won over their fans. He became a successful actor with his roles in ‘The Marine’, ’12 Rounds’, ‘The Reunion’, ‘Trainwreck’, and ‘Sisters’. He appeared in ‘Total Divas’ and ‘Total Bellas’ with his partner Nikki Bella.
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Wiki
| Name | John Cena |
| Full Name | John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. |
| Nick Name | The Champ, Doctor of Thuganomics |
| Born (Date of Birth) | April 23, 1977 |
| Age (as 2023) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hometown | West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hobbies/Habits | Playing Football, Basketball & Video Games |
| Food Habit | Non Veg Food, Fish (Favorite) |
| School | Cushing Academy, Massachusetts, USA |
| College | Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Profession | Proffessional Wrestler, Actor, Rapper |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Father | John Cena Sr. |
| Mother | Carol Cena |
| Siblings | Dan Cena, Matt Cena, Sean Cena, Steve Cena |
| Spouse | First Wife- Elizabeth Huberdeau (2002-2012)Second Wife- Shay Shariatzadeh (October 2020- Present) |
| Children’s | None |
Career
John Cena made his WWF debut on October 10, 2000, against Mikey Richardson as ‘The Prototype’, a semi-robotic figure. He lost this match, but on January 9, 2001, at a ‘SmackDown!’ taping in Oakland, California, he defeated Aaron Aguilera. He joined the WWF and held the Heavyweight Championship for three months in Ohio Valley Wrestling.
After being challenged by Kurt Angle, he debuted on ‘SmackDown!’ on June 27, 2002. Despite losing the match from a near-win position, he became a fan favorite. He created ‘Doctor of Thuganomics’, a rapper, and began freestyle rapping about his opponents.
After reaching the final six of the 2004 Royal Rumble, the Big Show eliminated him. Cena won the US Championship, his first WWE belt, after a feud.
After losing the US Championship in 2005, he feuded with WWE Champion John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL). He defeated JBL at WrestleMania 21 to win his first WWE title.
John Cena recovered his WWE Title at the Royal Rumble after losing it to Edge in 2006. He and Shawn Michaels defeated Edge and Randy Orton in RAW the following year to win the World Tag Team Championship.
He won the 2008 World Tag Team Championship with Batista over Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. He defeated Chris Jericho to win the World Heavyweight Championship. He won the WWE Championship in a “I Quit” Match against Randy Orton the following year.
In March 2010, he reclaimed the WWE Championship from Batista a week later. The next year, he defeated Rey Mysterio on RAW to capture the WWE Championship.
After feuding with The Rock in 2013, he rapped back. WrestleMania 29 gave him the WWE Championship from The Rock.
John Cena sang “Basic Thuganomics” — his sixth WWE theme song, on the 2004 WWE soundtrack CD ‘WWE Originals’. Next year, he published his debut album, ‘You Can’t See Me’, with “The Time is Now” as its opening theme.
In 2006, WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox released ‘The Marine’, Cena’s first feature since the 2000s ‘Ready to Rumble’. WWE produced ’12 Rounds’ and ‘Legendary’, his next two films.
He played Fred in the 2009 children’s film ‘Fred: The Movie’ and its two sequels. He starred in ‘The Reunion’, ‘Trainwreck’, ‘Sisters’, and ‘Daddy’s Home’.
Education
He attended Lawrence Central Catholic High School. Later, he attended Cushing Academy, a prep boarding school. He attended Springfield College in Massachusetts after graduating. Despite being accepted to 58 of 60 universities, he picked Springfield College.
| School | Cushing Academy, Massachusetts, USA |
| University | Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Awards | 5 Star Match (2011) Best Box Office Draw (2007)Best Gimmick (2003)Best on Interviews (2007)Feud of the Year (2011) Match of the Year (2011)Most Charismatic (2006–2010) Most Charismatic of the Decade (2000–2009) Worst Feud of the Year (2012) Worst Worked Match of the Year (2012)Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2010)Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2012) |
Physical Stats
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Age
| John Cena Age (As of 2023) | 46 Years |
Weight
| John Cena Weight | 113 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 250 LBS |
Billed Height
| Billed Height | |
| John Cena Billed Height | 6′ Feet 1 Inch |
| Height in Centimeters | 185 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.85 m |
| Real Height | |
| John Cena Real Height | 5′ Feet 11′ Inches |
| Height in Centimeters | 180 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.80 m |
Marital Status
In 2009, he married his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Huberdeau. A short-lived marriage ended in 2012. He then dated WWE star and performer Nikki Bella. He proposed to Bella in 2017 after five years of dating. But they never married. He dated Shay Shariatzadeh in 2019. They married privately in Tampa, Florida, on 12-10-2020.
| Marital Status | Married |
| John Cena Wife | First Wife- Elizabeth Huberdeau (2002-2012)Second Wife- Shay Shariatzadeh (October 2020- Present) |
| Girlfriend | • Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon) (2002) • Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) (2012) • A.J.Lee (A.J.Brooks) (2012) • Nicole Garcia (Nikki Bella) (2013) |
| Controversies | “John Cena sucks” chants created controversy.Some think Cena pushed Nikki Bella.Cena’s personal life has many controversies. |
John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh Photo
Birthday
John Cena celebrates his birthday on April 23.
Social Media
| 19.7M Followers | |
| 9.7M Followers | |
| 14.1M Followers | |
| NA | |
| Snapchat | NA |
| NA | |
| YouTube | NA |
| IMBD | John Cena |
Early Life
John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. is one of five kids born to John and Carol Cena on April 23, 1977. Cena is the son of an Italian father and an English-Canadian mother. Cena attended Central Catholic High School before attending Cushing Academy.
Since his grandfather, Tony Lupien, played Major League Baseball (MLB), Cena was always interested in sports. Cena played football for Springfield College. Cena, who played center, wore the number 54 shirt. John Cena’s excellent football skills made him a winner (NCAA Division III All-American center). John Cena worked as a bodybuilder after graduating from college in 1998. He earned a degree in exercise physiology and body movement. He also worked as a driver and drove a Limousine.
Girlfriends
| Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon) (2002) |
| Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank) (2012) |
| A.J. Lee (A.J.Brooks) (2012) |
| Nicole Garcia (Nikki Bella) (2013) |
Wives
| First Wife- Elizabeth Huberdeau (2002-2012) |
| Second Wife- Shay Shariatzadeh (October 2020- Present) |
Controversy
Cena’s personal life has many controversies.
In 2009, Cena dated Mickie James but later married his childhood lover, Elizabeth Huberdeau.
Was he cheating on his girlfriend with Mickie?
He also divorced his childhood girlfriend after a few years.
According to sources, even after marriage, Cena dated pornstar Kendra Lust.
Movies
| Year | Title |
| 2000 | Ready TO Rumble |
| 2006 | The Marine |
| 2009 | 12 Rounds |
| 2010 | LegendaryFred: The Movie |
| 2011 | The Reunion |
| 2014 | Scooby-Doo!WrestleManiaMystery |
| 2015 | The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmacvkDown!TrainwreckSistersDaddy’s Home |
| 2017 | Surf’s Up 2: WaveManiaThe WallDaddy’s Home 2 Ferdinand |
| 2018 | BlockersBumblebee |
| 2019 | Playing With Fire |
| 2020 | Dolittle |
| 2021 | F9The Suicide SquadVacation Friends |
| 2022 | The BubbleThe Independent |
| 2023 | Fast XBarbieHidden StrikeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemVacation Friends 2Freelance |
| 2024 | Argylle |
| TBA | Coyote vs. AcmeRicky StanickyGrand Death LottoHeads of States |
Web Series/Television
John Cena Movies and TV Shows
| 2001 | Manhunt |
| 2007 | Extreme Makeover: Home EditionDeal or No DealPunk’dFast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race |
| 2009, 2016, 2021 | Saturday Night Live |
| 2010 | PsychFred: The MovieTrue Jackson, VPHannah MontanaGenerator Rex |
| 2011 | Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred |
| 2012 | Fred: The ShowFred 3: Camp Fred |
| 2013-2018 | Total Divas |
| 2015 | Parks and RecreationLegendários |
| 2016-2017 | American Grit |
| 2016 | 2016 ESPY Awards The Edge & Christian Show |
| 2016-2018 | Total Bellas |
| 2017 | Southpaw Regional WrestlingTour de Pharmacy Psych: The Movie |
| 2018-2019 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
| 2018 | Dallas and Robo |
| 2019 | Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?The Substitute |
| 2020 | Last Week Tonight with John OliverThe Eric Andre Show |
| 2021- present | Wipeout |
| 2022- present | Peacemaker |
| 2023 | Die Hart |
Awards
| Ohio Valley Wrestling | |
| Pro Wrestling Illustrated | |
| Ultimate Pro Wrestling | |
| World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE | |
| Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards | 5 Star Match (2011) Best Box Office Draw (2007)Best Gimmick (2003)Best on Interviews (2007)Feud of the Year (2011) Match of the Year (2011)Most Charismatic (2006–2010) Most Charismatic of the Decade (2000–2009) Worst Feud of the Year (2012) Worst Worked Match of the Year (2012)Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2010)Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2012) |
House
| House | John Cena House, West Newbury |
| John Cena House, Tampa | |
| John Cena’s San Diego House |
Car Collection
| Car Collection | 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger, 1970 AMC Rebel Machine, 1971 Ford Torino GT, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, 2006 Ford G, 2007 Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition. |
Salary
| $10 Million |
Net Worth
John Cena has an estimated net worth of around $80 million. The WWE made John Cena famous. He is an A-list actor and TV host. And he earns his money from these professions.
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| 2020 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | |
| John Cena Net Worth 2023 | $80 million |
FAQ
How much does John Cena make annually?
Last year, John Cena earned $10 million and outperformed Brock Lesnar to become the highest-paid WWE wrestler. Hollywood projects increased his assets by $2 million over the previous year.
Will Cena wrestle again?
He will wrestle again shortly. John Cena revealed in a meeting that he will return to WWE despite his Hollywood obligations.
Does John Cena have kids?
John Cena doesn’t have kids.
What is John Cena’s Height?
John Cena’s height is 6′ feet, 1 inch.
Who is John Cena’s wife?
John Cena married Shay Shariatzadeh.
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