John Cena Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is John Cena’s Net Worth and Salary?

An American professional wrestler, bodybuilder, rapper, and actor, John Cena has a net worth estimated at $80 million. He initiated his wrestling journey in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling and later signed with WWE in 2001. Cena swiftly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most successful and popular wrestlers in WWE history, collecting numerous championships and headlining several WrestleMania events.

Famous for his catchphrase “You Can’t See Me” and his signature move, the Attitude Adjustment, Cena boasts an impressive tally of 16 WWE Championships, five United States Championships, and four Tag Team Championships. He has also earned the title of WWE’s top merchandise seller multiple times.

Besides his wrestling achievements, Cena has branched out into acting, featuring in movies such as “The Marine,” “12 Rounds,” “Trainwreck,” and entries in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. He has also served as a host for shows like “American Grit” and “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

Cena’s career includes a significant commitment to philanthropy, particularly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he has granted more than 650 wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses. Additionally, he has shown support for the U.S. military and received recognition for his charitable contributions.

In July 2024, John revealed his plans to retire from WWE following WrestleMania 2025.

Early Life

Born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. is one of five boys (Stephen, John, Dan, Matt, and Sean) in the Cena family. He completed high school at the private Cushing Academy and then attended Springfield College in Massachusetts, participating in the football team. Cena graduated with a degree in exercise physiology in 1998 while pursuing a career in bodybuilding and working as a limo driver to support himself.

Career

In 1999, Cena enrolled in the Ultimate Pro-Wrestling (UPW) academy founded by Rick Bassman in California. He claimed the UPW Heavyweight Championship in April 2000. Cena made his WWF debut in October 2000 during a SmackDown match that he ultimately lost. However, the WWF provided him another opportunity at a SmackDown taping in January 2001, where he achieved victory and subsequently signed a developmental contract with the company. Assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling division, Cena attempted to break into the main WWF roster on four occasions in 2001, continuing through 2002. He garnered a fan base through his rapping and trash-talking abilities, leading to him winning the WWE Championship in 2004. Over the next decade, Cena became recognized as the face of WWE, closing out WrestleMania, the franchise’s flagship event, a record five times. He holds titles that include 16-time world champion, five-time U.S. champion, and four-time world tag team champion.

Peers such as Kurt Angle and John “Bradshaw” Layfield, as well as veteran industry figure Paul Heyman, have dubbed Cena the greatest professional wrestler of all time.

Acting Career

Almost immediately after joining WWE, John began exploring opportunities in acting. He made an appearance in the film “Ready to Rumble” in 2000. By 2006, John earned $280,000 forIn “The Marine,” his first major lead role, he achieved a gross of $30 million against a budget of $15 million. For the following ten years, he consistently appeared in various films. By the year 2018, he had established himself as a box office draw. Some of his notable films include “Trainwreck” from 2015, “Daddy’s Home 2” from 2017, “Blockers” from 2018, and “Playing with Fire” from 2019. In 2020, he lent his voice to the character Yoshi, a polar bear, in “Dolittle.” He portrayed Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in the 2021 film “Suicide Squad,” a role that has since been expanded into a spinoff series on HBO. Additionally, Cena starred in “F9,” “Fast X,” and 2023’s “Barbie,” with more upcoming projects announced.

Personal Life

From 2009 to 2012, John was married to Elizabeth Huberdeau. Later in 2012, he began a relationship with fellow WWE wrestler Nikki Bella, proposing to her at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. Sadly, the couple’s relationship ended a year later, just a month before their planned wedding. In 2019, Cena started dating Shay Shariatzadeh, and they tied the knot in October 2020.

Cena has frequently expressed that he prefers not to have children, as he wants to avoid being an absent parent while focusing on his career, which led him to undergo a vasectomy.

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cena has fulfilled over 650 wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses, marking the highest total in Make-A-Wish history.

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

A public service announcement featuring Cena titled “We Are America” was released in November 2016, sponsored by the Ad Council as part of the “Love Has No Labels” initiative. In June 2020, Cena contributed $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement, participating in the #MatchAMillion campaign popularized by the K-pop group BTS.

Real Estate

John resides in a private, gated community known as Nature’s Reserve located in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, approximately 20 miles north of Tampa. He acquired the 3,704-square-foot property in January 2005 for $525,000. Since then, the house has undergone numerous renovations. Currently, the mansion is valued at around $4 million.

Cena also possesses a residence in the Mission Hills area of San Diego. This colonial-style home boasts an infinity-edge pool, a hot tub, a complete outdoor kitchen setup, and a fireplace nestled within a gazebo surrounded by comfortable outdoor seating in the backyard.

Car Collection

John Cena has a passion for collecting rare and custom-built vehicles, with a collection of over 20 cars, ranging from a vintage Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 to a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom. In 2017, he faced legal issues when the Ford Motor Company filed a lawsuit against him for allegedly breaching his purchase agreement by flipping a $500,000 2017 Ford GT supercar shortly after buying it. Among the vehicles in his collection, however, his 1989 Jeep Wrangler holds a significant sentimental value. Cena has shared his connection to this Jeep in numerous interviews as it was his first substantial purchase following the signing of his first WWE contract. He recounts,

“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.“