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🌟 John Cena
✅ Nickname: “The Face That Runs the Place” / “The Champ”
✅ Catchphrase: “You Can’t See Me”
✅ Type: Powerhouse / Technical / Charismatic
📌 Basic Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. |
| Born | April 23, 1977 |
| Hometown | Massachusetts, USA |
| Height | 185 cm (6’1”) |
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lbs) |
| Promotion | WWE (Part-Time) |
| Debut | 1999 |
✅ Signature Moves: Attitude Adjustment (AA), STF, Five Knuckle Shuffle
✅ Iconic Match: vs. CM Punk (Money in the Bank 2011)
🏆 Career Highlights
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2002 | WWE debut (against Kurt Angle) |
| 2005 | Won his first WWE Championship (WrestleMania 21) |
| 2006 | Became WWE’s top star, feuding with Edge |
| 2007 | Held the WWE Championship for over a year (4th longest reign in history) |
| 2011 | Legendary feud with CM Punk during the “Summer of Punk” era |
| 2013 | Faced The Rock in a two-year rivalry (WrestleMania 28 & 29) |
| 2017 | Tied Ric Flair’s record with his 16th WWE Championship win |
| 2021 | Returned to face Roman Reigns at SummerSlam |
| 2023 | Reduced WWE appearances while succeeding in Hollywood |
| July 2024 | Announced his retirement at Money in the Bank in Toronto, confirming that 2025 will be his final year in WWE |
| January 2025 | Competed in the Royal Rumble for the first time in 2561 days, electrifying the crowd but falling short of victory |
💡 Key Contributions:
✅ The defining WWE star of the 2000s and 2010s
✅ Tied with Ric Flair for the most WWE Championship reigns (16 times)
✅ Bridged the gap between pro wrestling and Hollywood with his mainstream success
✅ Mentored young stars and remained an influential presence in WWE
📺 Iconic Matches
▶ vs. CM Punk (Money in the Bank 2011) – The peak of the “Summer of Punk”
▶ vs. The Rock (WrestleMania 28 & 29) – An iconic two-year feud
▶ vs. AJ Styles (SummerSlam 2016) – A match that symbolized a generational shift
📖 Match Breakdown: Historic Matches – John Cena
🔥 Key Rivals
• The Rock (A historic rivalry that headlined two WrestleManias)
• CM Punk (A legendary feud that reshaped WWE in 2011)
• AJ Styles (A battle representing the old guard vs. the new generation)
🎵 Entrance Theme
• “My Time is Now” 🎶 (WWE Theme)
💡 Highlights:
✅ A theme that instantly ignites “You Can’t See Me” chants from the crowd
✅ One of WWE’s most iconic entrance themes
📊 Wrestler Rating
| Category | Rating | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ★★★★☆ | Strong finisher and excellent match structure |
| Defense | ★★★★☆ | No longer as durable as before but still tough in big matches |
| Physical | ★★★☆☆ | Age has slowed him down, but veteran instincts compensate |
| IQ | ★★★★★ | Masterful in match psychology and strategy |
| Charisma | ★★★★★ | Still one of the most captivating stars in WWE history |
➡ Overall Rating: 88 / 100 (A- Rank)
💡 Analysis:
John Cena remains one of WWE’s greatest icons, having defined an entire era of professional wrestling.
In July 2024, he officially announced his retirement, confirming that 2025 will be his final year in WWE.
At the 2025 Royal Rumble, Cena made his long-awaited return to the match after 2561 days, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Though he did not win, his presence was a major highlight of the event.
As he continues his farewell run in 2025, the biggest question is how his career will end.
Will he challenge for the WWE Championship one last time? Will he face a young rising star in a passing-of-the-torch moment?
🔥 Other Wrestlers to Check Out!
• WWE Legends: The Rock’s Profile | The Undertaker’s Profile
• Current WWE Superstars: Roman Reigns’ Profile | AJ Styles’ Profile
📝 Summary
✅ The biggest WWE star of the 2000s and 2010s
✅ Tied Ric Flair’s record with 16 WWE Championship reigns
✅ Became a Hollywood success while maintaining a strong WWE presence
✅ Officially announced his retirement in July 2024 – 2025 is his farewell year
✅ His final WrestleMania is expected to be a historic moment ??
