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Is John Cena Married? Who is John Cena?

John Cena is married to Shay Shariatzadeh, whom he wed on October 12, 2020. He was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau and engaged to Nikki Bella before his current marriage.

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Updated Jul 09, 2024

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Is John Cena Married? Who is John Cena?

Is John Cena Married?

Yes, John Cena is married. He tied the knot with Shay Shariatzadeh on October 12, 2020. They had a private ceremony in Tampa, Florida. Cena and Shariatzadeh began dating in early 2019 after meeting during the filming of Cena’s movie "Playing with Fire" in Vancouver.

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Cena was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau. They were married from July 11, 2009, until their divorce was finalized on July 18, 2012. Cena also had a relationship with fellow wrestler Nikki Bella. He proposed to her at WrestleMania 33 in April 2017, but they ended their engagement in April 2018 before their planned wedding.

Who is John Cena?

John Cena, born on April 23, 1977, is an American actor, rapper, and part-time professional wrestler signed to WWE since 2001. He plans to retire in 2025. Known as one of the greatest wrestlers, Cena is a 16-time world champion. He began his wrestling career in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, then joined WWE's developmental territory in 2001.

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He became famous as a trash-talking rapper on SmackDown in 2002 and later as a heroic character. Cena has won numerous titles, including 13 WWE Championships and 5 WWE United States Championships. He's headlined many major WWE events, including WrestleMania.

As an actor, Cena starred in films like The Marine (2006), Trainwreck (2015), Ferdinand (2017), Blockers (2018), and Bumblebee (2018). He played Jakob Toretto in F9 (2021) Fast X (2023) and Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad (2021) and its TV series. Cena is also known for granting over 650 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Name John Felix Anthony Cena
Born April 23, 1977
Age 47 years old
Birthplace West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations Actor, professional wrestler, rapper
Spouses Elizabeth Huberdeau (m. 2009; div. 2012)

Shay Shariatzadeh (m. 2020)

Billed Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Billed Weight 251 lb (114 kg)

John Cena Career

John Cena appeared at WrestleMania 35 in 2019 as his "Doctor of Thuganomics" persona, interrupting Elias' concert. In 2020, he announced his retirement on SmackDown but was challenged by "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for a Firefly Fun House match at WrestleMania 36, which he lost. Due to COVID-19, Cena missed WrestleMania 37 while filming Peacemaker in Canada.

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He returned at Money in the Bank 2021, confronting Roman Reigns and challenging him at SummerSlam, but lost. In June 2022, Cena celebrated his 20th anniversary on Raw and returned to the ring in December, teaming with Kevin Owens.

In 2023, he lost to Austin Theory at WrestleMania 39. Cena made surprise appearances at Money in the Bank and Payback, participating in various matches. At Fastlane, he teamed with LA Knight to defeat The Bloodline. Cena teased retirement in October 2023 and was defeated by Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel. Cena announced his retirement plans for the end of 2025, with WrestleMania 41 being his final appearance.

When Did John Cena Start WWE?

John Cena started his WWE career in 2001. He began in WWE's developmental division called Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) where he performed under the name "The Prototype." In OVW, he trained alongside other future WWE stars like Brock Lesnar, Dave Batista, and Randy Orton.

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Cena made his official WWE debut on June 27, 2002, during an episode of SmackDown. He answered an open challenge from Kurt Angle, marking his first appearance on WWE TV. Cena quickly became popular with fans, known for his charismatic personality and catchphrases.

In 2004, Cena won his first singles title, the United States Championship, at WrestleMania 20 by defeating The Big Show. This victory helped him rise to prominence within WWE. The following year, in 2005, he won his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21, beginning a long and successful run at the top of the company.

Cena's WWE career has been marked by numerous championships, memorable matches, and iconic moments, establishing him as one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling history.

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John Cena Age

As of 2024, He is 47 years old. John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, to Carol and John Joseph Cena, a former Chaotic Wrestling ring announcer.

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John Cena Net Worth

John Cena is an American wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor with a net worth of $80 million. He started wrestling in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling and joined WWE in 2001, where he became a major star. Cena has won 16 WWE Championships, five United States Championships, and four Tag Team Championships.

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He is also known for his catchphrase "You Can't See Me" and his move, the Attitude Adjustment. Besides wrestling, Cena has acted in films like "The Marine," "12 Rounds," and "Trainwreck," and hosted shows like "American Grit." He is active in philanthropy, particularly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and announced his retirement from WWE in July 2024, with his final match set for WrestleMania 2025.



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