John Cena Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is John Cena’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth estimated at $80 million, John Cena is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor. He started his wrestling journey in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling and joined WWE in 2001. Cena quickly rose to prominence as one of the most successful and popular wrestlers in WWE history, securing numerous championships and headlining many WrestleMania events.

Cena is well-known for his catchphrase “You Can’t See Me” and his signature move, the Attitude Adjustment. He has claimed a total of 16 WWE Championships, along with five United States Championships and four Tag Team Championships. Additionally, he has been recognized multiple times as WWE’s leading merchandise seller.

John Cena has also made a name for himself in acting, featuring in films such as “The Marine,” “12 Rounds,” “Trainwreck,” and the “Fast and Furious” series. Moreover, he has hosted popular television shows like “American Grit” and “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

Beyond his professional endeavors, Cena has actively participated in numerous charitable activities, particularly highlighted by his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has fulfilled over 650 wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses. He is also a firm supporter of the U.S. military and has been acknowledged for his various charitable contributions.

In July 2024, John made the announcement regarding his retirement from WWE, set to take place after WrestleMania 2025.

Early Life

John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, as one of five brothers (Stephen, John, Dan, Matt, and Sean) to parents John and Carol Cena. He graduated from high school at the private preparatory school Cushing Academy before enrolling at Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he participated in the football team. Cena earned his degree in exercise physiology in 1998 and entered the bodybuilding field, working as a limo driver to support himself.

Career

In 1999, Cena began his journey at Rick Bassman’s Ultimate Pro-Wrestling academy in California, securing the UPW Heavyweight Championship by April 2000. He debuted in WWF in October 2000 during a SmackDown match, which he lost. A second chance came in January 2001 at another SmackDown taping, where he emerged victorious and signed a developmental contract with WWF. Assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling division, Cena tried out for the main WWF roster four times in 2001, with attempts continuing into 2002. His rapping and trash-talking quickly gained him fan popularity, and by 2004, he won the WWE Championship. Over the following decade, Cena became synonymous with WWE, having closed out WrestleMania, WWE’s flagship event, a record five times. He boasts titles including a 16-time world champion, five-time US champion, and four-time world tag team champion.

Peers like Kurt Angle and John “Bradshaw” Layfield, along with veteran industry figure Paul Heyman, have declared Cena as the greatest professional wrestler of all time.

Acting Career

Almost immediately after joining WWE, John Cena began to explore opportunities in acting. His first appearance came in 2000 with the film “Ready to Rumble.” By 2006, Cena earned $280,000 for…In his debut leading role, “The Marine,” which achieved a gross of $30 million against a budget of $15 million, he began to establish his career. Throughout the subsequent decade, he consistently appeared in films. By 2018, he had solidified his status as a box office attraction. Among his prominent works are the 2015 film “Trainwreck,” “Daddy’s Home 2” from 2017, “Blockers” released in 2018, and “Playing with Fire” from 2019. In 2020, he lent his voice to the character Yoshi, a polar bear, in “Dolittle.” He also portrayed Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in 2021’s “Suicide Squad,” a character that later received a spinoff series on HBO. Additionally, Cena took on roles in “F9” and “Fast X,” alongside his participation in 2023’s “Barbie,” with further projects on the horizon.

Personal Life

From 2009 to 2012, John was married to Elizabeth Huberdeau. After the end of that marriage, he started a relationship with fellow WWE star Nikki Bella later in 2012. Cena proposed to Nikki during WrestleMania 33 in 2017. Unfortunately, their relationship came to a close a year later, just a month prior to their planned wedding. In 2019, he began dating Shay Shariatzadeh, and they tied the knot in October 2020.

Cena has expressed on multiple occasions his desire not to have children, citing concerns about being an absent parent due to his career commitments, and he has undergone a vasectomy.

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cena has fulfilled over 650 wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses, marking a record in the organization’s history.

From late 2011 until WrestleMania XXVIII, Cena sported a black “Rise Above Hate” T-shirt in support of WWE’s “Be a Star” anti-bullying initiative. In September and October 2012, he showcased pink and black attire with the phrase “Rise Above Cancer” in collaboration with Susan G. Komen for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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

Real Estate

John resides in the exclusive, gated community of Nature’s Reserve, located in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Tampa. He acquired the 3,704-square-foot residence in January 2005 for $525,000. Since then, the house has seen several renovations and is currently valued at around $4 million.

Additionally, Cena owns a property in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. This colonial-style home boasts features such as an infinity-edge swimming pool, a hot tub, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace within a gazebo accompanied by comfortable outdoor seating in the backyard.

Car Collection

John Cena is known for collecting rare and custom vehicles, possessing over 20 cars, ranging from a vintage Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 to a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2017, he found himself in legal trouble when the Ford Motor Company sued him for allegedly breaching his purchase agreement by quickly flipping a $500,000 2017 Ford GT supercar post-purchase. However, of all the vehicles in his collection, his 1989 Jeep Wrangler holds special significance. Throughout various interviews, John has recounted the history of his Jeep, noting it was his first large purchase following his first WWE contract. As he recounts the experience…

“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.“