John Cena is a big name in the world of professional wrestling. He was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States of America. John Cena rose to fame in the past two decades in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) that is in the early 2000s and very quickly became one of the most popular superstars in the world of wrestling. John Cena won multiple championships in his career as a wrestler. He became known for his electrifying power-packed performances and his signature catchphrase, “You can’t see me” and “Never give up John Cena” the latter being both his catchphrase and motto. However he is not limited to this only, he is also an accomplished actor, television host, and philanthropist, which is known for his work with organizations like Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Let us see much more about his life, career, fun facts and commonly asked questions about him, from his early days of struggle as a wrestler to being one of the most popular figures in the world of wrestling.
Bio
| Full Name | John Felix Anthony Cena |
| Common Name | John Cena |
| Nicknames | The Marine The Champ Super Cena Doctor of Thuganomics The Face of the WWE The Chain Gang Soldier |
| Occupations | Professional Wrestler, Actor, Rapper |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | April 23, 1977 (Saturday) |
| Place of Birth | West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Age (as of 2023) | 46 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Hometown | West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Father | John Cena Sr. |
| Mother | Carol Cena |
| Siblings | Dan Cena Matt Cena Steve Cena Sean Cena John Cena is the second oldest brother. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| School | Cushing Academy, Massachusetts, USA |
| College | Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Educational Qualification | Graduated in Exercise Physiology |
| Hobbies | Football, Working out, Playing video games, Watching sports, Collecting cars, Playing piano, Reading. |
Physical Appearance
| Weight | 251 lbs (113 kg) |
| Height | 5”11 inches (180cm) |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 50 Inches Waist: 36 Inches Biceps: 19 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Girlfriends/Affairs, Wife , Marital Life
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | First Wife – Elizabeth Huberdeau (11 July 2009 – 19 July 2012) (divorced) Second Wife – Shay Shariatzadeh (12 October 2020 – present)  |
| Children | None |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Lisa Marie Varon Barbie Blank  A.J. Brooks  Nikki Bella  |
Career, Money, and More
| Profession | Wrestling, Acting |
| WWE Debut | June 27, 2002 |
| Acting Debut | The Marine, 2006 |
| Net Worth | $60 Million USD |
| Car Collections | 1970 AMC Rebel Machine, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360, 1984 Cadillac Coupe Deville, 1989 Jeep Wrangler, 1991 Lincoln Continental, 1991 GMC Syclone, 1992 Ford Mustang, 2006 Dodge Viper, 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8, 2007 Ford GT, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2017 Ford GT, 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. |
Favourites
| Favourite Wrestler | Roddy Riper |
| Favourite Artist | Jay Z |
| Favourite Movie | Tropic Thunder |
| Favourite Anime | Fist of the North Star (Animated Movie) |
| Favourite Colour | Green, Black |
| Favourite Game | Command & Conquer Series |
Top Moves, Achievements
| Finishing Moves | Attitude Adjustment STF (Stepover Toehold Sleeper) Five Knuckle Shuffle The Protoplex |
| Achievements (Main Ones) | WWE Championship (13 times) World Heavyweight Championship (3 times) Slammy Awards (14 times) Teen Choice Awards (10 times) Kids’ Choice Awards (3 times) Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Chris Greicius Celebrity Award |
| Top Fights | John Cena vs. The Rock at WrestleMania 28 John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels on Raw (April 23, 2007) John Cena vs. CM Punk at Money in the Bank 2011 John Cena vs. Edge at Unforgiven 2006 John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules 2012 John Cena vs. JBL at WrestleMania 21 John Cena vs. Randy Orton at Bragging Rights 2009 John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels at Survivor Series 2009 John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam 2013 John Cena vs. Batista at WrestleMania 26 |
Some of John Cena’s Movie and TV shows
| Movies | Bumblebee (2018), Trainwreck (2015), Daddy’s Home (2015), The Marine (2006), Blockers (2018), 12 Rounds (2009), Daddy’s Home 2 (2017), The Wall (2017), Ferdinand (2017), Playing with Fire (2019), etc… |
| TV Shows | Saturday Night Live (2007, 2016, 2021) Psych (2010) Hannah Montana (2009) Parks and Recreation (2015) Total Divas (2013-2015) Total Bellas (2016-2018) American Grit (2016-2017) SmackDown (2002-present) Raw (2005-present) Talking Smack (2016-2017) WWE Tough Enough (2015) Today (2015, 2018) The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2015) The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015, 2017, 2021) |
John Cena Social Profiles
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Some famous quotes by John Cena
“Rise above hate. Never give up. That’s what makes you a true champion. Either you stay down or you get up, but just make sure when you get up, you rise with purpose and meaning.”
“A man’s character is not judged after he celebrates a victory, but by what he does when his back is against the wall.”
“To succeed, I have to believe every night, in my heart, that I am the best.”
“I have certain things that I stand for, certain things that I believe in, and if you don’t like it and you tell me to go to hell, I think that’s your God-given right as a fan. It’s one of those deals where I’m that one guy who is outside of that realm of good guy, bad guy. I’m just me, and it elicits a response both positive and negative.”
“Trust me, … I know where my heart is and my heart’s right here. I’m going to keep doing everything because I love to do it, but I will never sacrifice my time between the ropes. That’s no shot to anybody. Everybody’s got different career paths. This is mine.”
“I literally wake up and try to tackle every day the best I can and do my best to try to make life as productive and positive as I can.”
“Nobody remembers second place.”
“Whether fighting or spitting, my discipline is unforgiving!”
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”
“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.”
“The only way to do something is to do it to the best of your ability.”
Some Lesser Known Facts about John Cena
- Cena’s first job was cleaning toilets at a gym in California.
- He is a fan of Japanese anime and manga, and has even voiced characters in some English dubs.
- Cena was an accomplished athlete in high school, excelling in football and wrestling.
- Cena is known for his catchphrase “You can’t see me,” which has become a popular meme.
- Cena is also a successful rapper, releasing his debut album “You Can’t See Me” in 2005.
- Cena is a skilled pianist and has been playing since he was a child.
- He has a fear of spiders and has been known to scream and run away from them.
- Cena has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has trained with several MMA fighters.
- Cena was born with umbilical cord wrapped 3 times around his neck, still he survived it.
- He has a love for animals and has several pets, including a bulldog named Winston and a French bulldog named Felix.
- Cena is a big fan of the cartoon character “Popeye” and has even dressed up as him for Halloween.
Commonly asked questions about John Cena
Q. Was John Cena a Marine?
He played the lead role of Marine John Triton in the 2006 action film “The Marine”, but he is not a Marine in real life.
Q. Does John Cena take steroids?
There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that Cena has taken steroids. It is a common misconception that all professional wrestlers use steroids.
Q. Does John Cena speak Chinese?
John Cena has learned some basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese to connect with his fans in China, but he is not fluent in the language.
Q. Is John Cena in Military?
John Cena has never served in the United States military. However, he has been a strong supporter of the military and has participated in several projects to support and honor military members and veterans.
Q. Is John Cena retired?
As of 2021, John Cena is not retired from wrestling, but he is not currently wrestling on a regular basis. He has transitioned to a career in Hollywood and has been focusing on acting and other projects.
Q. Does John Cena play piano?
John Cena has not been known to play piano professionally. However, he has shown some musical ability in the past.
Q. Does John Cena smoke? NO
Q. Does John Cena drink alcohol? YES