John Cena (b. 1977)

Alias:
'Prototype' John Cena
Big Match John
Dr. Thugonomics
John Cena Jr.
John Felix Anthony Cena
John Xenia
Mr. HLR
Prototype
The Champ
Τζον Σίνα
ג'ון סינה
جون سينا ​​
江西男
约翰·塞纳
赵喜娜
趙喜娜
존 시나

Birthplace:
West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA

Born:
April 23, 1977

John Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former rapper currently signed to WWE. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he is tied with Ric Flair for the most world championship reigns in professional wrestling history.  Born and raised in West Newbury, Massachusetts, Cena moved to California in 1998 to pursue a career as a bodybuilder. He transitioned to professional wrestling in 1999 when he debuted for Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW). He signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 2001, where he was initially assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He gained fame in the WWE after adopting the persona of a trash-talking rapper. He won his first singles title, the United States Championship, in 2004. The next year, he won the WWE Championship for the first time, and his character subsequently transitioned into a clean-cut "Superman-like" hero. He then led the company as its franchise player, and public face for the next decade.  A joint-record 16-time world champion, Cena has won the WWE Championship thirteen times, a record for the title. He is also a five-time United States Champion, a four-time world tag team champion, a two-time Royal Rumble match winner, a one-time Money in the Bank match winner, and has headlined several major WWE pay-per-view events, including their flagship event, WrestleMania, five times. His professional wrestling career has been met with mixed critical and audience reception, with praise for his character work and promotional skills, but criticism for his supposed over-representation and on-screen placement relative to other wrestlers.  Cena first starred in The Marine (2006), and gained praise for his performances in Trainwreck (2015), Ferdinand (2017), Blockers, and Bumblebee (both 2018). He starred in F9 and portrayed Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad (both 2021) and in the eponymous television series. His debut studio album, You Can't See Me (2005), was certified platinum. Outside his work in entertainment, Cena is known for his involvement in numerous charitable causes, namely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has granted the most wishes, at over 650.

Additional information:

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Archival Footage Coordinator:
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology

Costume Consultant:
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology

Director:
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries

Executive Producer:
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Music Programmer:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Presenter:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Stunts:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2007  WWE WrestleMania 23
2008  WWE WrestleMania XXIV
2009  WWE WrestleMania XXV
2010  WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
2011  WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2012  WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE WrestleMania 29
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2015  WWE WrestleMania 31
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Wardrobe Master:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2003  WWE Wrestlemania XIX
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2007  WWE WrestleMania 23
2008  WWE WrestleMania XXIV
2009  WWE WrestleMania XXV
2010  WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
2011  WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2012  WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE WrestleMania 29
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2015  WWE WrestleMania 31
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Weapons Master:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2003  WWE Wrestlemania XIX
2006  WWE WrestleMania 22
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2007  WWE WrestleMania 23
2008  WWE WrestleMania XXIV
2009  WWE WrestleMania XXV
2010  WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
2011  WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2012  WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE WrestleMania 29
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2015  WWE WrestleMania 31
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Writer:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2003  WWE Wrestlemania XIX
2006  WWE WrestleMania 22
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2007  WWE WrestleMania 23
2008  WWE WrestleMania XXIV
2009  WWE WrestleMania XXV
2010  WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
2011  WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2012  WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE WrestleMania 29
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2015  WWE WrestleMania 31
2020  The Firefly Funhouse Match
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Writers' Production:
2003  WWE Vengeance 2003
2003  WWE Wrestlemania XIX
2006  WWE WrestleMania 22
2007  WWE No Way Out 2007
2007  WWE WrestleMania 23
2008  WWE WrestleMania XXIV
2009  WWE WrestleMania XXV
2010  WWE Wrestlemania XXVI
2011  WWE WrestleMania XXVII
2012  WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
2012  WWE: The Rock vs John Cena: Once in a Lifetime
2013  WWE WrestleMania 29
2013  WWE: Straight to the Top - Money in the Bank Anthology
2014  WWE: John Cena's Greatest Rivalries
2015  WWE WrestleMania 31
2020  The Firefly Funhouse Match
2024  Jackpot!
????  Heads of State
????  Officer Exchange

Archival Footage Coordinator:
1999  WWE SmackDown
2015  WWE 24

Co-Executive Producer:
1999  WWE SmackDown
2015  WWE 24
2022  Peacemaker

Creator:
1999  WWE SmackDown
2015  WWE 24
2022  Peacemaker
2022  WWE Evil

Executive Producer:
1999  WWE SmackDown
2015  WWE 24
2018  Keep It Spotless
2021  Wipeout
2022  Peacemaker
2022  WWE Evil
2024  WWE: Next Gen

Makeup Artist:
1999  WWE SmackDown
2007  Total Drama Island
2015  WWE 24
2018  Keep It Spotless
2021  Wipeout
2022  Peacemaker
2022  WWE Evil
2024  WWE: Next Gen

Presenter:
1998  WWE Heat
1999  WWE SmackDown
2002  WWE Confidential
2007  Total Drama Island
2015  WWE 24
2018  Keep It Spotless
2021  Wipeout
2022  Peacemaker
2022  WWE Evil
2024  WWE: Next Gen

Writer:
1998  WWE Heat
1999  WWE SmackDown
2002  WWE Confidential
2007  Total Drama Island
2015  WWE 24
2018  Keep It Spotless
2021  Wipeout
2022  Peacemaker
2022  WWE Evil
2024  WWE: Next Gen

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