John Cena Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is John Cena’s Net Worth and Salary?

As a professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor from the United States, John Cena boasts a net worth of $80 million. His wrestling journey commenced in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, leading to a contract with WWE in 2001. Cena quickly established himself as a favorite within the company, earning a multitude of championships and taking part in numerous WrestleMania headliner events.

Cena is recognized for his tagline “You Can’t See Me” and his famous maneuver, the Attitude Adjustment. His accolades include 16 WWE Championships, five United States Championships, and four Tag Team Championships. Moreover, he has frequently topped the merchandise sales chart for WWE.

Besides wrestling, Cena has also carved out a name for himself in the film industry, featuring in movies such as “The Marine,” “12 Rounds,” “Trainwreck,” and the “Fast and Furious” series. Additionally, he has hosted television programs like “American Grit” and “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

Throughout his professional journey, Cena has engaged in numerous charitable initiatives, significantly contributing to the Make-A-Wish Foundation by fulfilling over 650 wishes for children enduring life-threatening conditions. His support for the U.S. military and involvement in various charitable activities has also been noteworthy.

In July 2024, Cena announced his plans to retire from the WWE, marking WrestleMania 2025 as his final event.

Early Life

Born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. is the son of John and Carol Cena and is one of five brothers (Stephen, John, Dan, Matt, and Sean). He completed his high school education at the private prep boarding school Cushing Academy before moving on to Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he was part of the football team. Cena graduated in 1998 with a degree in exercise physiology and juggled his aspirations in bodybuilding with a job as a limo driver to support himself.

Career

Cena joined Rick Bassman’s Ultimate Pro-Wrestling (UPW) academy in California in 1999, becoming the UPW Heavyweight Champion in April 2000. His WWF debut took place in October 2000 during a SmackDown match, which he lost. The WWF provided Cena with another opportunity at a SmackDown taping in January 2001; he emerged victorious this time and subsequently signed a developmental contract. Assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling, Cena auditioned for the main WWF roster four times in 2001, which continued into 2002, gaining popularity for his rapping and trash-talking style. By 2004, he became the WWE Champion, and over the next decade, he cemented his status as WWE’s face, headlining WrestleMania a record five times. As of now, Cena holds the titles of a 16-time world champion, five-time US champion, and four-time world tag team champion.

His peers, including Kurt Angle and John “Bradshaw” Layfield, alongside veteran Paul Heyman, have hailed Cena as the greatest professional wrestler in history.

Acting Career

Almost right after his signing with WWE, John began to explore opportunities in acting. He made an appearance in the movie “Ready to Rumble” in 2000. In 2006, he earned $280,000 for his role in…

In his initial leading role, “The Marine,” he achieved a box office gross of $30 million against a budget of $15 million. Over the next decade, he continued to appear in various films. By 2018, he had established himself as a box office draw. Some of his other prominent films include “Trainwreck” from 2015, “Daddy’s Home 2” released in 2017, “Blockers” from 2018, and “Playing with Fire” in 2019. In 2020, he lent his voice to the character Yoshi, a polar bear, in “Dolittle.” Additionally, he played Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in the 2021 film “Suicide Squad,” which later became the basis for a spinoff series on HBO. Cena also featured in “F9” and “Fast X,” along with 2023’s “Barbie,” while more projects are still in development.

Personal Life

From 2009 to 2012, John was married to Elizabeth Huberdeau. Following their divorce, he began a relationship with fellow WWE star Nikki Bella in the same year. He proposed to Nikki during WrestleMania 33 in 2017, but sadly, their engagement ended a month before the planned wedding a year later. In 2019, he began dating Shay Shariatzadeh and they tied the knot in October 2020.

Cena has expressed multiple times his desire not to have children, believing that he wouldn’t want to be an absentee parent while focusing on his career and has therefore opted for a vasectomy.

He has granted more than 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, making him the most prolific wish granter in the organization’s history for children facing life-threatening illnesses.

Cena actively promoted WWE’s “Be a Star” anti-bullying initiative by wearing a black “Rise Above Hate” T-shirt from late 2011 until WrestleMania XXVIII. During September and October 2012, he donned pink and black apparel with the message “Rise Above Cancer” in collaboration with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The public service announcement, “We Are America,” in November 2016 featured Cena, sponsored by the Ad Council as part of its “Love Has No Labels” initiative. In June 2020, he contributed $1 million to Black Lives Matter as a part of the #MatchAMillion campaign that gained popularity thanks to K-pop group BTS.

Real Estate

John resides in the gated community of Nature’s Reserve located in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Tampa. In January 2005, he purchased a 3,704-square-foot home for $525,000, which has since undergone extensive renovations. Currently, the mansion is valued at around $4 million.

Additionally, Cena possesses a property in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego. This colonial-style residence includes an infinity-edge swimming pool, a hot tub, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and a cozy outdoor seating area featuring a gazebo with a fireplace in the backyard.

Car Collection

John Cena has a passion for collecting rare and custom vehicles. His collection exceeds 20 cars, including a vintage Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 and a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2017, he faced legal issues when the Ford Motor Company sued him for allegedly breaching his purchase agreement by quickly selling a $500,000 2017 Ford GT supercar after acquiring it. However, his 1989 Jeep Wrangler stands out as the most significant car in his collection. Cena has recounted the story of this vehicle in various interviews, describing it as his first substantial purchase following the signing of his inaugural WWE contract. He recalls…

“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.“