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 recognized as an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor. His wrestling journey commenced in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, and he joined WWE in 2001. Cena swiftly rose to become one of the most celebrated and accomplished wrestlers in the organization’s history, securing numerous titles and headlining several WrestleMania events.

Cena is widely known for his catchphrase “You Can’t See Me” as well as his signature move, the Attitude Adjustment. He has amassed a total of 16 WWE Championships, five United States Championships, and four Tag Team Championships. Furthermore, he has repeatedly topped the list of WWE’s merchandise sales.

Apart from wrestling, Cena has explored acting, featuring in movies such as “The Marine,” “12 Rounds,” “Trainwreck,” and the “Fast and Furious” series. He has also taken on hosting roles in television shows like “American Grit” and “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

Throughout his career, Cena has engaged in numerous philanthropic initiatives, particularly through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has granted over 650 wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses. He is also a vocal supporter of the U.S. military and has received accolades for his various charitable contributions.

John announced in July 2024 his plans to retire from WWE following WrestleMania 2025.

Early Life

Born John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, he is one of five sons (Stephen, John, Dan, Matt, and Sean) of parents John and Carol Cena. Cena attended the private prep boarding school Cushing Academy before entering Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he played on the football team. He completed his college education in 1998 with a degree in exercise physiology. To support his aspirations in bodybuilding, Cena worked as a limo driver.

Career

In 1999, Cena joined Rick Bassman’s Ultimate Pro-Wrestling (UPW) academy in California. He captured the UPW Heavyweight Championship in April 2000. Cena made his WWF debut in October 2000 during a SmackDown match but lost. However, he was given another opportunity at a SmackDown taping in January 2001, winning and subsequently signing a developmental contract with WWF. Assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling division, Cena attempted to move up to the main WWF roster four times in 2001, continuing this pursuit into 2002. By then, he had garnered a fan following due to his rapping skills and trash-talking. Cena won the WWE Championship in 2004, and over the next decade, he became the face of WWE. Currently, Cena holds the record for closing out WWE’s franchise event, WrestleMania, five times. His accolades include being a 16-time world champion, a five-time US champion, and a four-time world tag team champion.

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

Acting Career

Almost immediately after signing with WWE, John began to pursue an acting career. He made an appearance in the film “Ready to Rumble” in 2000. By 2006, Cena received a payment of $280,000 forIn “The Marine,” he marked his debut in a leading role, with the film achieving a gross of $30 million against a budget of $15 million. Throughout the following decade, he continued to appear in various films. By 2018, he had established himself as a box office draw. Some of his significant works include “Trainwreck” from 2015, “Daddy’s Home 2” released in 2017, “Blockers” from 2018, and “Playing with Fire” which came out in 2019. In 2020, he voiced the character Yoshi, a polar bear, in “Dolittle.” He took on the role of Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in 2021’s “Suicide Squad,” which now has an accompanying spinoff series on HBO. Cena also featured in “F9” and “Fast X,” as well as in 2023’s “Barbie,” with additional projects currently in development.

Personal Life

John’s first marriage was to Elizabeth Huberdeau, lasting from 2009 until 2012. That same year, he began a relationship with WWE co-star Nikki Bella, proposing to her at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. Sadly, their engagement ended just a month before their planned wedding. He began dating Shay Shariatzadeh in 2019, and they wed in October 2020.

Cena has frequently stated his decision not to have children, expressing concern about potentially becoming an absentee parent due to his career demands. He has also undergone a vasectomy.

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cena has granted over 650 wishes for children facing life-threatening conditions, setting a record for the organization.

From late 2011 until WrestleMania XXVIII, Cena donned a black “Rise Above Hate” T-shirt, supporting WWE’s “Be a Star” anti-bullying initiative. During September and October 2012, he promoted “Rise Above Cancer” by wearing pink and black to collaborate with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In November 2016, Cena participated in a public service announcement titled “We Are America,” sponsored by the Ad Council as part of the “Love Has No Labels” campaign. Additionally, in June 2020, he contributed $1 million to Black Lives Matter as part of the #MatchAMillion initiative popularized by the K-pop band BTS.

Real Estate

Residing in Nature’s Reserve, a private gated community in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Tampa, John purchased his 3,704-square-foot home for $525,000 in January 2005. Since then, the property has seen multiple renovations, and today it boasts an estimated worth of about $4 million.

Cena is also the owner of a residence in the Mission Hills area of San Diego. This colonial-style home is equipped with an infinity-edge swimming pool, a hot tub, a complete outdoor kitchen area, and a fireplace set in a gazebo with comfortable seating in the backyard.

Car Collection

John Cena is known for his collection of rare and custom cars, owning over 20 vehicles ranging from a vintage Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 to a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2017, he faced legal issues when Ford Motor Company sued him for allegedly breaching his purchase agreement by quickly selling a $500,000 2017 Ford GT supercar after buying it. However, among all the cars, his 1989 Jeep Wrangler holds significant sentimental value. Over time, Cena has recounted the story of acquiring this Jeep in various interviews. It was his first major purchase after securing his initial WWE contract. As he narrates…

“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.“