Really, now. Who ever saw John Cena coming? When he debuted on SmackDown in June 2002, he was just a beefy guy in purple trunks. Within a year of his introduction, he transformed into the battle-rapping, chain-wielding “Doctor of Thuganomics.” Now, he’s the biggest star in WWE — but he’s also the most polarizing. Fans love him or hate him. There’s no middle ground, and that’s the power of John Cena. Whatever you think of The Champ, there’s no denying his actions impact everything and everyone around him. Sure, he has his detractors, and they’re vocal, but Cena is still easily the most admired competitor in WWE, as evidenced by his nine million–plus Facebook followers. Cenation is strong. And its message is spreading. Whether competing in the squared circle, performing in front of the camera or donating time to charitable organizations like Make-A-Wish, The Champ is there. A product of West Newbury, Mass., Cena discovered sports and weightlifting in his teens. He attended Springfield College, where he earned a degree in exercise physiology and excelled as a Division III All-American offensive lineman. Although he grew up a huge fan of such Superstars as Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior, Cena only seriously considered becoming one himself while working the counter at Gold’s Gym in Venice, Calif. There, a wrestler-in-training encouraged him to enroll in class to learn the ropes. From day one, he was hooked. A year later, Cena was signed by WWE to a developmental contract. What did he have that others didn’t? A physique that looked as though it were formed from Portland cement, mic skills that would shame a Roman senator, the tireless perseverance of Superman, and a devastating move that could turn even the most cast-iron grapplers into bags of mulch. Throughout the past decade, Cena has amassed many honors, most notably an amazing 11 WWE Championships and two World Heavyweight Titles. He’s no stranger to struggle — in 2012 alone he lost to The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII, fell to CM Punk on multiple occasions and became the first Superstar to unsuccessfully cash in a Money in the Bank contract — but the man does not quit. Cena won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match at Money in the Bank to begin his historic 15th reign as World Champion. That run came to an end in crushing fashion at SummerSlam where Cena was dismantled by Brock Lesnar in a lopsided battle. The Cenation leader came back from the defeat stronger than ever, and brought a new determination to his rematch at Night of Champions 2014. Seth Rollins, however, attacked Cena with the Money in the Bank briefcase, resulting in a disqualification finish. At Hell in a Cell, Cena prevailed over Randy Orton following a grueling battle inside the steel structure. With the victory, he has earned another opportunity for Lesnars World Title. At Survivor Series, Team Cena narrowly prevailed against Team Authority, despite Cena being eliminated when teammate Big Show betrayed him with a KO Punch. With the victory, The Authority is out of power.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:16:27 +0000
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