John Cena

Guide Note

John Cena is professional wrestler for the WWE. He is also an actor and hip hop artist. Cena currently wrestles on WWE's Raw brand.

Cena first appeared on WWE television as a face. Soon after, he would turn heel and take on the gimmick of a rapper, using rhymes to cut his promos. Cena would feud with then champion Brock Lesnar, but was unable to win the title. He would soon make a face turn and go on to win the United States Championship several times before getting a main event push. In 2005, Cena defeated JBL at WrestleMania 21 to win his first WWE Championship.

During a match with Mr. Kennedy in October 2007, Cena suffered a torn pectoral muscle. The injury would require surgery and Cena was forced to drop his title. Despite having an expected recovery time of seven months to a year, Cena made a surprise return at the 2008 Royal Rumble as the 30th participant. Cena would win the Rumble match and go on to the main event at WrestleMania XXIV.

Fast Facts

Born: April 23, 1977
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 240 lbs
Debut: 2000
Debuted with WWE in 2002
Former U.S. Champion and World Tag Team Champion
Former WWE Champion
Winner of the 2008 Royal Rumble

Outside the Ring

John Cena released a rap album in 2005 titled You Can't See Me. The album debuted at #15 on the Billboard charts. Cena starred in the 2006 action film The Marine and is currently filming the 2009 release 12 Rounds. Cena has also made guest appearances on numerous television shows.