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.
Released his debut album, You Can't See Me, in 2005.
WWE Studios produced his film debut, The Marine, in 2006.
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."
Proposed to Nikki Bella in the ring after the pair won WrestleMania 33.
Relationships
Liz Huberdeau — Ex-wife
Nikki Bella — Fiancée
Steve Cena — Brother
Carol Cena — Mother
John Cena Sr. — Father
Matt Cena — Brother
Sean Cena — Brother
Dan Cena — Brother
College
Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States (BS in Exercise Physiology and Movement Studies, 1998)