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 contract to work at Ohio Valley Wrestling. He captured the OVW heavyweight title in February 2002, then made his WWE debut that June. Two years later, he took the United States Championship. Since then he has notched many wins and titles. Early Life Professional wrestler, actor. Born John Felix Anthony Cena on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, the second of John, Sr. and Carol Cenas five boys. At an early age, Cena showed a passion for sports and working out. By the time he was 15 he was a regular gym rat and, after graduating high school, Cena headed off to Springfield College in Massachusetts to study exercise physiology and prove his worth on the football field. At Springfield, Cena turned himself into a Division III All-American offensive lineman and team captain. In 2000, the new college graduate left the Bay State despite his fathers wishes, seeking a new life in California as a body builder. It wasnt an easy transition for the 6-foot 1-inch aspiring star. He had just $500 in his pocket to make it across country and get settled. To make ends meet, he folded towels and cleaned toilets at a Golds Gym in Venice Beach. And because he couldnt afford an apartment, he shacked up in his 1991 Lincoln Continental. Foray into Wrestling But the turning point came in early 2000, during a casual conversation Cena had with a wrestler at Golds who encouraged the gym employee to take classes at Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW), a former World Wrestling Entertainment developmental company. For Cena, the suggestion of making a go of it as a wrestler wasnt an entirely outlandish idea. His father, John, Sr. (a.k.a. Johnny Fabulous) made a living as a wrestling announcer and businessman. As a kid growing up 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 ring. As a wrestler himself, Cenas ascension was rapid. Calling himself The Prototype, the ambitious Cena captured the UPW title on April 27, 2000, in San Diego, California. Over the course of the next year, Cena drew the attention of WWE executives, and in 2001 the young enterntainer signed a developmental contract with the company to work at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). WWE Debut Cena captured the OVW heavyweight title in February 2002, then made his WWE debut that June when he signed up with the Smackdown roster. Just two years later, Cena took home the United States Championship, defeating The Big Show in March 2004 in Wrestlemania XX. In the years since, Cena has notched many wins and titles. In 2007, he became the first wrestler to ever come up victorious against Edward Umaga Fatu. Along the way Cena, whose good 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 ring crosses over into venues outside of it. Ventures Outside Wrestling Through the production wing of WWE, Cena has starred in two action films, The Marine (2006) and 12 Rounds (2009), the latter featuring the wrestler trying to save his girlfriend from a gang of terrorists in New Orleans. In addition, Cena, who has long had an affinity for hip-hop culture, became a recording artist when his rap album, You Cant See Me, hit record stores in 2005. The recording debuted on the U.S. Billboard chart at No. 15. His credits also include appearances on NBCs Celebrity Apprentice. For Cena, who has battled hip and back injuries in recent years, the chance to expand his resume allows him to keep his name in the spotlight once his wrestling career ends. In particular, Cena sees a lot of opportunities in film. Cena married his girlfriend, Elizabeth Huberdeau, in July 2009. They reside in Tampa, Florida. 2012 John Cenas wife REFUSES to let the wrestler file for divorce -- at least the way hes doing it now -- and to prove she means business, shes asking a judge to throw out the WWE legends divorce papers. Elizabeth Cena just filed legal docs in Florida, claiming Johns recent divorce petition is riddled with errors ... and should be dismissed. According to Elizabeth, John inaccurately refers to her by her maiden name (Huberdeau) instead of her legal name (Cena). As a result, Elizabeth says John fails to bring a proper dissolution of marriage action against her. Elizabeth also claims John failed to attach the prenup he references in his initial divorce filing -- a copy of which MUST be attached in order for the filing to be valid. Elizabeth also takes issues with Johns claim that theres no marital property -- Elizabeth insists there is ... and she wants her share. For all these reasons, Elizabeth wants a judge to dismiss Johns petition and force him to re-file ... if he dares. Calls to Johns people were not returned. 2014 Since divorced in 2012 John is now seeing Nikki Bella. He has no plans apparently to marry Nikki although Nikki wants to settle and have children.
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