John Cena Biography

Professional wrestler John Cena took home the United States WWE Championship, defeating The Big Show in March 2004 in Wrestlemania XX.
Synopsis
John Cena was born April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Calling himself "The Prototype," he captured the UPW title in 2000. In 2001 he signed a promise to doing at Ohio Valley Wrestling. He captured the OVW heavyweight title in February 2002, subsequently made his WWE debut that June. Two years higher, he took the United States Championship. Since as well as he has notched many wins and titles.
Early Life
Professional wrestler, actor. Born John Felix Anthony Cena a propos April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, the second of John, Sr. and Carol Cena's five boys.
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At an facilitate on age, Cena showed a passion for sports and rest out. By the period he was 15 he was a regular gym rat and, after graduating tall intellectual, Cena headed off to Springfield College in Massachusetts to psychoanalysis exercise physiology and prove his worth as regards the football ground. At Springfield, Cena turned himself into a Division III All-American detestable lineman and team captain.
In 2000, the new researcher graduate left the Bay State despite his dad's wishes, seeking a added vigor in California as a body builder. It wasn't an once-door-door to transition for the 6-foot 1-inch aspiring star. He had just $500 in his pocket to create it across country and realize arranged. To make ends meet, he folded towels and cleaned toilets at a Gold's Gym in Venice Beach. And because he couldn't afford an apartment, he shacked occurring in his 1991 Lincoln Continental.
Foray into Wrestling
But the turning lessening came in to the lead 2000, during a casual conversation Cena had subsequent to a wrestler at Gold's who encouraged the gym employee to publicize you will classes at Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW), a former World Wrestling Entertainment developmental company.
For Cena, the opinion of making a go of it as a wrestler wasn't an every one outlandish idea. His father, John, Sr. (a.k.a. Johnny Fabulous) made a rouse as a wrestling newscaster and businessman. As a kid growing happening in suburban Massachusetts, the younger Cena spent many hours glued to the television set as he watched his wrestling heroes such as Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and Shawn Michaels go at it in the sports ground.
As a wrestler himself, Cena's ascension was immediate. Calling himself "The Prototype," the ambitious Cena captured the UPW title upon April 27, 2000, in San Diego, California. Over the course of the bordering year, Cena drew the attention of WWE executives, and in 2001 the youth enterntainer signed a developmental concurrence when the company to sham at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).

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WWE Debut
Cena captured the OVW heavyweight title in February 2002, plus made his WWE debut that June forward he signed taking place taking into account the Smackdown roster. Just two years highly developed, Cena took residence the United States Championship, defeating The Big Show in March 2004 in Wrestlemania XX.
In the years to come, Cena has notched many wins and titles. In 2007, he became the first wrestler to ever come happening victorious closely Edward "Umaga" Fatu.
Along the way Cena, whose enjoyable looks and sculpted body have earned him the title "The Marky Mark of Wrestling", has greatly increased his celebrity. Like Hogan, Cena has proven that his showmanship in the arena crosses gone again into venues external of it.
Ventures Outside Wrestling
Through the production wing of WWE, Cena has starred in two innovation films, The Marine (2006) and 12 Rounds (2009), the latter featuring the wrestler maddening to save his girlfriend from a gang of terrorists in New Orleans.
In adding, Cena, who has long had an affinity for hip-hop culture, became a recording artist behind his rap album, You Can't See Me, hit autograph album stores in 2005. The recording debuted upon the U.S. Billboard chart at No. 15. His credits along with put in appearances upon NBC's Celebrity Apprentice.
In 2015, Cena conventional vital commendation for his acting skills in the hit comedy Trainwreck, directed by Judd Apatow and written by the film's star Amy Schumer. Cena played Schumer's sensitive muscle-bound boyfriend. I got my chance to throw my prudence of humor out into the world, and at the same era perform this hulky boy whos a softy, which in real energy Im a every single one emotional boy, Cena told Business Insider.
In his personal vivaciousness, Cena married his girlfriend, Elizabeth Huberdeau, in July 2009. In May 2012, Cena filed for divorce, allegedly shocking Huberdeau. Their messy disaffection played out in the media, but they eventually established in July of that year. In 2012, Cena began dating fellow WWE superstar Nikki Bella. On April 2, 2017, he proposed to Bella after they defeated The Miz and Maryse in a tag team correspond at Wrestlemania 33. Cena and Bella finished their pursuit in April 2018.
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John Cena Biography
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