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John Cena: Biography

Birth Name: John Cena Jr.
Birth Place: Newbury, MA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/23/1977, Taurus
Profession: Pro wrestler; actor

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John Cena Fast Facts:

The second of five boys born to father John Sr. and mother Carol.
Played lineman for the Cushing Academy football team.
Growing up, he idolized such wrestling superstars as Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and the Ultimate Warrior.
Played center for the Springfield College football team.
In 2000, went to California to begin a career as a body builder, just because his father (who was a wrestling announcer) told him he'd never make it there.
Has also undertaken careers in the movies (including action films The Marine, 2006 and 12 Rounds, 2009) and hip-hop music (his 2005 You Can't See Me CD cracked Billboard's Top 20).
On May 1, 2011, he announced the death of Osama bin Laden to a WWE crowd after winning a three-way cage match and left the ring to "Stars and Stripes Forever" and chants of "USA, USA, USA." He said, "I walk out here every night with hustle, loyalty and respect on my sleeve. That is a credo I've adopted from the men and women who defend the freedom of this country."

John Cena Relationships:
John Cena Sr. - Father
Carol Cena - Mother
Dan Cena - Brother
Matt Cena - Brother
Sean Cena - Brother
Steve Cena - Brother
Liz Huberdeau - Wife (separated)
College:
Springfield College, Springfield, MA (BS in Exercise Physiology and Movement Studies, 1998)

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