John Cena

Wrestler

Birthday

Date : 23 April Year : 1977

Age

49 Years Old

Birth Place

West Newbury United States

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Relationship

Shay Shariatzadeh (m. 2020)

Height

6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Parents

John Cena Sr., Carol Cena

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$78M - 82 Million

John Cena Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$4M - 6 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$75 Million

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Introduction

John Cena is an American actor, retired professional wrestler, and former rapper known for his larger-than-life charisma, incredible work ethic, and ability to transition from dominant WWE champion to successful Hollywood star. He is one of the most recognizable figures in sports entertainment and mainstream acting, famous for his "Never Give Up" attitude, catchphrases, and high-energy performances in both wrestling and comedy/action films. He is best recognized for his record 16-time WWE World Championship reigns and roles in movies like Trainwreck, The Suicide Squad, and Peacemaker.

Career

Early Debut: Born John Felix Anthony Cena, he started as a bodybuilder after graduating from Springfield College. Began wrestling in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling before signing with WWE in 2001.

Wrestling Breakthrough: Rose to superstardom in the mid-2000s with his "Doctor of Thuganomics" rap persona. Became a face of WWE, winning multiple world championships and headlining WrestleMania.

Major Success: Held the WWE Championship a record 13 times (overall 16 world titles). Won Royal Rumble twice and Money in the Bank. Became one of WWE’s biggest merchandise sellers ever.

Acting Career: Transitioned to Hollywood with roles in The Marine (2006), Trainwreck (2015), Blockers (2018), Bumblebee (2018), The Suicide Squad (2021), and F9 (2021). Starred as Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad and the HBO Max series Peacemaker.

Recent Work: Officially retired from full-time professional wrestling in December 2025 after a legendary 24-year career. Continued acting with projects like Little Brother (2026), Coyote vs. Acme (2026), Matchbox The Movie (2026), and Heads of State. Remained active in endorsements and special WWE appearances.

Family Life

John Cena was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts. He is the second oldest of five brothers. He was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012. He was engaged to fellow WWE star Nikki Bella from 2017 to 2018. He has been married to Canadian actress and producer Shay Shariatzadeh since October 2020. The couple has no children and has openly shared their decision to remain child-free to focus on their careers and life together.

John Cena Net Worth

As of 2026, John Cena's net worth is estimated to be around $78 - 82 million. He has earned primarily through his WWE career, merchandise sales, acting roles in films and TV, endorsements, and producing work.

Notable Achievements

16-time World Champion in WWE and one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Successful transition from wrestling to major Hollywood actor with leading roles in big-budget films.
Star of the acclaimed Peacemaker series.
Record-breaking merchandise seller and highest-paid WWE superstar in multiple years.
Granted more than 500 Make-A-Wish wishes, one of the most in history.
Retired from wrestling in 2025 with a legendary legacy and continued success in acting and entertainment.

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