John Cena is one of the biggest names in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
John Cena is one of the biggest names in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). His famous phrase 'YOU CANT SEE ME' gripped the world at one point in time and against 'The Rock', aka Dwayne Johnson, created one of the fiercest rivalries of the wrestling competition.
The 16-time World Champion will return to the big stage once again. and this time, John Cena will enter the competition not as one of the favourites to win, but as a veteran. His priorities have changed since then as well, having been a part of multiple Hollywood movies, including franchises like Fast and Furious, and The Suicide Squad.
Ahead of the upcoming WWE competition, we look at 11 facts about the world's most loved wrestlers, a few of which will leave you astounded!
1. John Cena: The skinny boy who got bullied in school
John Cena went on record to say that as a teenager he was a skinny boy who got beaten up in school. This is when he decided he wanted to get bigger. For his 12th Christmas present, Cena got himself a weightlifting bench. In just three years, he built his muscular body, even being named the 'Best Body' in his school’s senior yearbook.
2. John Cena: A body-builder at the age of 12
The wrestler has been in the business of bodybuilding since he was 12 years old. John’s love for weightlifting began back when he was just a teenage boy, he revealed on The Tonight Show.
3. John Cena: The Lousy Limousine Driver
When in college, Cena worked as a limo driver to help pay the bills. However, he was not a very good one, he admitted. "I earned every single expletive that was given," Cena said during an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.' "I gotta hand it to the passengers. They came up with some new stuff I had never even heard, and I grew up with four brothers."
4. John Cena: Living in his car
He loves his cars, and now his fans know why. It is because the car connoisseur has had to live in his car. When he moved to California after college, with just $500 in his pocket, he worked at the Venice Beach Gold’s Gym store and only earned $6 per hour. He chose to live in his car to save money. “I was struggling, but I wasn’t ever sad. I was in the place where fitness had become famous, and I actually loved what I did,” he recalled.
5. John Cena owns over 20 luxury cars
John Cena loves cars. As of now, he owns around 20 cars that include several custom-made cars. Apart from those, he owns a few Corvettes and Chevrolets. Not just that, the superstar even owns Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Not too long ago, he even came up with his own automobile show titled John Cena: Auto Geek. The show featured him as he discussed his envy-worthy car collection.
6. John Cena: The author of multiple children’s books!
Not many know this but John Cena has even written books for children! Cena famously said, “It's okay to be different. And it's okay to be you.” In order to share this message he created a special book series for kids, the beloved monster truck character called Elbow Grease. Elbow Grease is interestingly described as a not-so-perfect character who is always honest with himself.
7. John Cena and his superstition before every match
Many sportspersons have different superstitions and John Cena is no different. He mega WWE Superstar has a habit of knocking on wood and actually shaking the opponent’s hand and wishing him 'Good luck. Be safe. Have fun.'
8. John Cena and his love for Tic Tacs
John Cena has been open about his addiction to Tic Tacs. 'I always eat Tic Tacs before the match, starting about three hours (before the match). I consume probably five boxes of Tic Tacs on a daily basis before a performance.” He added, “The ring is 20 by 20 feet, and you’re with a group of guys, so you always want to try to smell your best.”
9. John Cena: His romance with WWE rivalry 'The Rock'
John Cena has been a wrestler for over a decade and his rivalry with 'The Rock', aka Dwayne Johnson is something fans have adored for a very long time. In an interview with Men’s Journal, he said, “The Rock tends to bring out the best in everyone. That’s why I admire him so much. Whether I personally like him or not is irrelevant. He brings out the best in everyone.”
10. Cena holds a special record of granting over 650 Make-A-Wishes
'Make-A-Wish' is a foundation which works on granting wishes to critically sick children who are between the age group of 2.5 and 18 years old. They have managed to contribute to fulfilling more than 650 wishes which is definitely a record. He is also the foundation’s highest-requested celebrity.
11. John Cena speaks fluent Mandarin
John Cena is not only fluent in Mandarin but has managed to take WWE to the Asian market. The man has particularly chosen to learn their culture and language. In fact, he has even managed to impress fans with his fluent Mandarin at press conferences.
