A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
'Prototype' John Cena
Big Match John
Face That Runs The Place
John Cena Jr.
John Felix Anthony Cena
John Xenia
Mr. HLR
Perfect Man
Prototype
The Champ
The Doctor of Tughanomics
The Greatest of all Time
Τζον Σίνα
ג'ון סינה
جان سینا
جون سينا
约翰·塞纳
趙喜娜
존 시나
Birthplace:
West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
Born:
April 23, 1977
John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23, 1977) 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.
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
2025 What Drives You with John Cena
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
2025 What Drives You with John Cena
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
2025 What Drives You with John Cena
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
2025 What Drives You with John Cena
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