John Cena Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is John Cena’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $80 million, John Cena is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor. He initiated his wrestling journey in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling and joined WWE in 2001. Cena swiftly rose to become one of the most celebrated and successful wrestlers in the history of the company, securing a multitude of championships and headlining several WrestleMania events.

Famous for his catchphrase “You Can’t See Me” and the signature move known as the Attitude Adjustment, Cena has achieved a total of 16 WWE Championships, five United States Championships, and four Tag Team Championships. Additionally, he has frequently been recognized as WWE’s top merchandise seller.

Alongside his wrestling endeavors, Cena has pursued an acting career, featuring in films such as “The Marine,” “12 Rounds,” “Trainwreck,” and the “Fast and Furious” series. He has also served as the host for television programs including “American Grit” and “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

In his career, Cena has taken part in various charitable initiatives, notably making significant contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, granting over 650 wishes for children facing life-threatening illness. His support for the U.S. military and involvement with various charitable causes have also earned him recognition.

In July 2024, John announced plans to retire from WWE following WrestleMania 2025.

Early Life

Born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. is one of five boys, born to John and Carol Cena. He completed his high school education at the private Cushing Academy and went on to attend Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he was a member of the football team. He graduated in 1998 with a degree in exercise physiology and briefly worked as a limo driver while pursuing a bodybuilding career.

Career

In 1999, Cena trained at Rick Bassman’s Ultimate Pro-Wrestling (UPW) academy located in California. By April 2000, he had become the UPW Heavyweight Champion. Cena made his debut in the WWF in October 2000 during a SmackDown match, which he lost. However, the WWF offered him another opportunity at a SmackDown taping in January 2001; this time he succeeded and signed a developmental contract. He was placed in the Ohio Valley Wrestling division. Cena auditioned for the main WWF roster four times in 2001, and this effort continued into 2002. His rapping and trash-talking earned him fan support. In 2004, Cena captured the WWE Championship. Over the next decade, he became synonymous with WWE, closing out WrestleMania – the franchise’s signature event – a record five occasions. To date, Cena holds titles as a 16-time world champion, five-time U.S. champion, and four-time world tag team champion.

Peers such as Kurt Angle, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, and veteran industry figure Paul Heyman have dubbed Cena the greatest professional wrestler of all time.

Acting Career

Almost immediately after signing with WWE, John embarked on an acting career. He made his film debut in 2000 with “Ready to Rumble.” In 2006, John received $280,000 for…His first major role was in “The Marine,” which earned $30 million from a $15 million budget. Over the following decade, he consistently appeared in films. By 2018, he had established himself as a box office draw. Significant movies in his filmography include “Trainwreck” (2015), “Daddy’s Home 2” (2017), “Blockers” (2018), and “Playing with Fire” (2019). In 2020, he lent his voice to the polar bear Yoshi in “Dolittle.” He portrayed Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in 2021’s “Suicide Squad,” a character who now stars in a spinoff series on HBO. Cena also featured in “F9,” “Fast X,” and 2023’s “Barbie,” with more projects currently in development.

Personal Life

From 2009 to 2012, John was married to Elizabeth Huberdeau. Following their divorce, he began a relationship with fellow WWE star Nikki Bella, proposing to her at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. Unfortunately, they broke up a month before their planned wedding a year later. In 2019, he started dating Shay Shariatzadeh, and they wed in October 2020.

Cena has frequently stated his desire not to have children, preferring to focus on his career; he has also undergone a vasectomy.

He has granted more than 650 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, making it the most in the organization’s history.

From late 2011 until WrestleMania XXVIII, Cena was seen wearing a black “Rise Above Hate” T-shirt supporting WWE’s “Be a Star” anti-bullying initiative. In September and October 2012, he adorned pink and black attire featuring the slogan “Rise Above Cancer,” collaborating with Susan G. Komen for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In November 2016, Cena appeared in a public service announcement titled “We Are America,” which was produced by the Ad Council as part of the “Love Has No Labels” campaign. He also donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter in June 2020, joining the #MatchAMillion effort popularized by K-pop group BTS.

Real Estate

John resides in the exclusive, gated Nature’s Reserve community located in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Tampa. He acquired his 3,704-square-foot home for $525,000 in January 2005. Several renovations have been made since his purchase, and the mansion is now valued at around $4 million.

In addition, Cena possesses a property in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. This colonial-style home features an infinity-edge swimming pool, a hot tub, a complete outdoor kitchen, and a gazebo with a fireplace and inviting outdoor seating in the backyard.

Car Collection

John Cena has a penchant for collecting rare and custom automobiles, boasting a collection of over 20 cars, including a vintage Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 and a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2017, he encountered legal issues when Ford Motor Company sued him for allegedly breaching a purchase agreement by quickly flipping a $500,000 2017 Ford GT supercar after buying it. However, his most cherished vehicle may be his 1989 Jeep Wrangler. John has shared the story of this Jeep in multiple interviews, as it was his first significant purchase following the signing of his initial WWE contract. He recounts the experience:…

“I signed a contract for myself way, way back when for peanuts. But, I felt like I needed to showcase my accomplishment, and I did with this baby right here.” It was… “the first car I ever paid cash for without some money from the parents… I bought it with 80,000 miles on it… Dollar for dollar, this one has given me far and away the most joy. And, this is one that I’ll never get rid of.“