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. CANOE 
 
 (February 6, 2005)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> is an American professional wrestler, hip hop musician and actor. He currently works for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a member of the Raw brand, though is currently inactive due to a legitimate torn pectoral muscle.<ref name="TornPec"> Robinson , Bryan




.    Cena out with pec tear, must surrender WWE Championship 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. </ref> He was in his third reign as WWE Champion, a reign that lasted 380 days—the sixth longest reign in the title's history<ref> History of the WWE Championship - John Cena's third reign

. WWE.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref>—before he was stripped of the title due to injury.<ref name="TornPec" /> He is also a three-time United States Champion and a one-time World Tag Team Champion.<ref name="USTitle"/><ref name="WWETT"/>//www.abcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=002257&type=performers|title=Fast Cars & Superstars - Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race Driver Bios|accessdate= 2007-06-11|publisher=ABC Media Net}}</ref> (born April 23 1977)<ref name="slam"> SLAM! Sports biography

. CANOE 
 
 (February 6, 2005)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> is an American professional wrestler, hip hop musician and actor. He currently works for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a member of the Raw brand, though is currently inactive due to a legitimate torn pectoral muscle.<ref name="TornPec"> Robinson , Bryan




.    Cena out with pec tear, must surrender WWE Championship 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. </ref> He was in his third reign as WWE Champion, a reign that lasted 380 days—the sixth longest reign in the title's history<ref> History of the WWE Championship - John Cena's third reign

. WWE.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref>—before he was stripped of the title due to injury.<ref name="TornPec" /> He is also a three-time United States Champion and a one-time World Tag Team Champion.<ref name="USTitle"/><ref name="WWETT"/>

Before being promoted to the main WWE roster, Cena trained in and wrestled for Ultimate Pro Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, holding the top titles of both promotions.<ref name="UPWTitle" /><ref name="OVWTitle" />

Aside from professional wrestling, Cena has released the rap album You Can't See Me, which debuted at #15 on the US Billboard 200 chart,<ref name="billboard"/> and starred in the movie The Marine. He has also made appearances in television shows including Manhunt, Deal or No Deal, MADtv, and Punk'd. Most recently, he was a contestant on Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race, where he made it to the final round before being eliminated, placing third in the overall competition.<ref name=third/>

Sommaire

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Early life

sports.ign.com/articles/607/607819p2.html|title=John Cena: The Champ is Here|accessdate=2007-05-05|publisher=IGN}}</ref> After graduating from Cushing Academy, Cena attended Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.<ref name="Cushing"> 1998 Football Roster

. Springfield College  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> In college he was a Division III All-American center on the football team,<ref> John Cena: biography

. Yahoo!  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> wearing the number 54,<ref name="Cushing" /> which is still used on some of his WWE merchandise.<ref> John Cena Bulldog Basketball Jersey

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-06. </ref><ref> John Cena Personalized Pinstriped Baseball Jersey

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-06. </ref> After graduating from Springfield in 1998 with a degree in exercise physiology,<ref> John Cena star bio

. Tribute.ca  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> he pursued a career as a bodybuilder,<ref name = "realitynews3" /> as well as worked as a chauffeur for a limousine company.<ref> Inside WWE's New Magazine

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05.

 “Who would have guessed John Cena was once a limo driver”

</ref>//sports.ign.com/articles/607/607819p2.html|title=John Cena: The Champ is Here|accessdate=2007-05-05|publisher=IGN}}</ref> After graduating from Cushing Academy, Cena attended Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.<ref name="Cushing"> 1998 Football Roster

. Springfield College  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> In college he was a Division III All-American center on the football team,<ref> John Cena: biography

. Yahoo!  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> wearing the number 54,<ref name="Cushing" /> which is still used on some of his WWE merchandise.<ref> John Cena Bulldog Basketball Jersey

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-06. </ref><ref> John Cena Personalized Pinstriped Baseball Jersey

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-06. </ref> After graduating from Springfield in 1998 with a degree in exercise physiology,<ref> John Cena star bio

. Tribute.ca  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. </ref> he pursued a career as a bodybuilder,<ref name = "realitynews3" /> as well as worked as a chauffeur for a limousine company.<ref> Inside WWE's New Magazine

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-05.

 “Who would have guessed John Cena was once a limo driver”

</ref>

Wrestling training

www.upw.com/features/cenahistory.htm|title=John Cena's WWE History|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=UPW}}</ref><ref> Ultimate University/UPW alumni

. UPW  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-03-29. </ref> Some of this period of his career was documented in the Discovery Channel program Wrestling School.<ref> DVDReview - The Marine

. associatedcontent.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-03-29.

 “John Cena was the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary called "Wrestling School".”

</ref> While in UPW, Cena held the Heavyweight Championship for just shy of a month in April 2000.<ref name="UPWTitle" /> In 2001, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) signed him away from UPW, placing him under a developmental contract and assigning him to their "farm territory" Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he continued his training.<ref> Ohio Valley Wrestling results (2001)

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-04. </ref> During his time there, he wrestled as both The Prototype and Mr. P, and he held the Heavyweight Championship for three months and the Tag Team Championships (with Rico Constantino) for two.<ref name="OVWTitle" /><ref name="OwW" /><ref name="OVWTT" />//www.upw.com/features/cenahistory.htm|title=John Cena's WWE History|accessdate=2007-07-04|publisher=UPW}}</ref><ref> Ultimate University/UPW alumni

. UPW  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-03-29. </ref> Some of this period of his career was documented in the Discovery Channel program Wrestling School.<ref> DVDReview - The Marine

. associatedcontent.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-03-29.

 “John Cena was the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary called "Wrestling School".”

</ref> While in UPW, Cena held the Heavyweight Championship for just shy of a month in April 2000.<ref name="UPWTitle" /> In 2001, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) signed him away from UPW, placing him under a developmental contract and assigning him to their "farm territory" Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he continued his training.<ref> Ohio Valley Wrestling results (2001)

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-04. </ref> During his time there, he wrestled as both The Prototype and Mr. P, and he held the Heavyweight Championship for three months and the Tag Team Championships (with Rico Constantino) for two.<ref name="OVWTitle" /><ref name="OwW" /><ref name="OVWTT" />

World Wrestling Entertainment

2002–2003

Image:CenaF-U.jpg
Cena lifting Kurt Angle for an FU.

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020627.html|title=SmackDown! results - June 27, 2002| accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Following the near-win, Cena became a face and was put into a program with Chris Jericho.<ref name=ship67/> In October, Cena and Billy Kidman joined forces to take part in a tag team tournament to crown the first WWE Tag Team Champions of the SmackDown! brand, but lost in the first round.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 10, 2002

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref> The next week, Cena turned on and attacked Kidman, blaming him for their loss.<ref name=ship67/>//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020627.html|title=SmackDown! results - June 27, 2002| accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Following the near-win, Cena became a face and was put into a program with Chris Jericho.<ref name=ship67/> In October, Cena and Billy Kidman joined forces to take part in a tag team tournament to crown the first WWE Tag Team Champions of the SmackDown! brand, but lost in the first round.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 10, 2002

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref> The next week, Cena turned on and attacked Kidman, blaming him for their loss.<ref name=ship67/>

www.wweozshop.com/show_products.php?p_id=65 |title=John Cena's variant of the 80s WWF logo|accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=WWEOzShop.com}}</ref> Moreover, he was joined by an enforcer, Bull Buchanan, who was rechristened B-2 (also written B² and pronounced "B-Squared").<ref name=ship67/> Buchanan was later replaced by Rodney Mack under the moniker "Red Dogg",<ref name=ship67/> until he was sent to the Raw brand in February.//www.wweozshop.com/show_products.php?p_id=65 |title=John Cena's variant of the 80s WWF logo|accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=WWEOzShop.com}}</ref> Moreover, he was joined by an enforcer, Bull Buchanan, who was rechristened B-2 (also written B² and pronounced "B-Squared").<ref name=ship67/> Buchanan was later replaced by Rodney Mack under the moniker "Red Dogg",<ref name=ship67/> until he was sent to the Raw brand in February.

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/030306.html|title=SmackDown! results - March 6, 2003|accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref> SmackDown! results - March 13, 2003

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - March 20, 2003

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref> During the program, Cena unveiled a new finishing maneuver: the FU, a Fireman's carry powerslam, so named to mock Lesnar's F-5.<ref name=ship68>Hamilton, Ian. Wrestling's Sinking Ship (p.68)</ref> He got a match against Lesnar at April's Backlash by winning a #1 contenders tournament,<ref name=ship67/> but did not get the title.<ref> Backlash 2003 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref>//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/030306.html|title=SmackDown! results - March 6, 2003|accessdate=2007-05-09|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref> SmackDown! results - March 13, 2003

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - March 20, 2003

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref> During the program, Cena unveiled a new finishing maneuver: the FU, a Fireman's carry powerslam, so named to mock Lesnar's F-5.<ref name=ship68>Hamilton, Ian. Wrestling's Sinking Ship (p.68)</ref> He got a match against Lesnar at April's Backlash by winning a #1 contenders tournament,<ref name=ship67/> but did not get the title.<ref> Backlash 2003 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. </ref>

2004–2005

www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/rumble.html#2004|title=Royal Rumble 2004 results|accessdate=2007-05-10| publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref> making it to the final six participants before being eliminated by the Big Show.<ref> Chris Benoit (spot No. 1) wins the Royal Rumble Match

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> The Royal Rumble elimination led to a feud between Big Show and Cena,<ref> SmackDown! results - January 29, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - February 19, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> during which Cena won the United States Championship from the Big Show at WrestleMania XX in March.<ref name="wrestlemania20"> WrestleMania XX results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> During his reign, he came into contention with SmackDown! General Manager Kurt Angle over issues arising with René Duprée and Torrie Wilson.<ref> SmackDown! results - April 29, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. </ref> The reign ended just shy of four months when, on July 8, he was "stripped" of the belt by Angle after he (kayfabe, accidentally) knocked him over, thus "attacking an official".<ref> SmackDown! results - July 8, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. </ref> He won the title back by defeating Booker T in a "best of five" series that culminated at October's No Mercy,<ref name ="nomercy04"> No Mercy 2004 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> only to lose it to the debuting Carlito Caribbean Cool the next week.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 7, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> After the loss to Carlito, the duo began a feud, during which Cena was (kayfabe) stabbed in the kidney while at a Boston-area nightclub by Carlito's bodyguard, Jesús.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 14, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - November 11, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> This worked injury was used to keep Cena out of action for a month, during which Cena was actually filming his feature film debut The Marine.<ref name="OwW"> John Cena profile

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

.</ref> Immediately on his return in November, he won the US title back from Carlito and debuted a "custom made" spinner-style title belt.<ref> SmackDown! results - November 18, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> John Cena's Second Reign as US Champion

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref>//www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/rumble.html#2004|title=Royal Rumble 2004 results|accessdate=2007-05-10| publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref> making it to the final six participants before being eliminated by the Big Show.<ref> Chris Benoit (spot No. 1) wins the Royal Rumble Match

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> The Royal Rumble elimination led to a feud between Big Show and Cena,<ref> SmackDown! results - January 29, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - February 19, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> during which Cena won the United States Championship from the Big Show at WrestleMania XX in March.<ref name="wrestlemania20"> WrestleMania XX results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> During his reign, he came into contention with SmackDown! General Manager Kurt Angle over issues arising with René Duprée and Torrie Wilson.<ref> SmackDown! results - April 29, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. </ref> The reign ended just shy of four months when, on July 8, he was "stripped" of the belt by Angle after he (kayfabe, accidentally) knocked him over, thus "attacking an official".<ref> SmackDown! results - July 8, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. </ref> He won the title back by defeating Booker T in a "best of five" series that culminated at October's No Mercy,<ref name ="nomercy04"> No Mercy 2004 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> only to lose it to the debuting Carlito Caribbean Cool the next week.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 7, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> After the loss to Carlito, the duo began a feud, during which Cena was (kayfabe) stabbed in the kidney while at a Boston-area nightclub by Carlito's bodyguard, Jesús.<ref> SmackDown! results - October 14, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> SmackDown! results - November 11, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> This worked injury was used to keep Cena out of action for a month, during which Cena was actually filming his feature film debut The Marine.<ref name="OwW"> John Cena profile

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

.</ref> Immediately on his return in November, he won the US title back from Carlito and debuted a "custom made" spinner-style title belt.<ref> SmackDown! results - November 18, 2004

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref><ref> John Cena's Second Reign as US Champion

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref>

www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/nowayout.html#2005|title=No Way Out 2005 results|accessdate=2007-05-10 |publisher=Pro Wrestling history}}</ref> beginning a feud with WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) and his Cabinet in the process. In the opening stages of the feud, Cena lost his US belt to Cabinet member Orlando Jordan,<ref> SmackDown! results - March 3, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> who proceeded to "blow up" the spinner version with JBL and return a more traditional style belt.<ref> SmackDown! results - March 10, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> When Cena and JBL met at WrestleMania, the title switched hands, giving Cena his first world title in the company.<ref> WrestleMania 21 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> As part of the storyline, he then had a spinner WWE Championship belt made,<ref> SmackDown! results - April 14, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> while JBL took the original belt and claimed to still be WWE Champion,<ref> SmackDown! results - April 14, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> until Cena reclaimed the original belt in an "I Quit" match at Judgment Day.<ref> Judgment Day 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref>//www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/nowayout.html#2005|title=No Way Out 2005 results|accessdate=2007-05-10 |publisher=Pro Wrestling history}}</ref> beginning a feud with WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) and his Cabinet in the process. In the opening stages of the feud, Cena lost his US belt to Cabinet member Orlando Jordan,<ref> SmackDown! results - March 3, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> who proceeded to "blow up" the spinner version with JBL and return a more traditional style belt.<ref> SmackDown! results - March 10, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> When Cena and JBL met at WrestleMania, the title switched hands, giving Cena his first world title in the company.<ref> WrestleMania 21 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> As part of the storyline, he then had a spinner WWE Championship belt made,<ref> SmackDown! results - April 14, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> while JBL took the original belt and claimed to still be WWE Champion,<ref> SmackDown! results - April 14, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> until Cena reclaimed the original belt in an "I Quit" match at Judgment Day.<ref> Judgment Day 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref>

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050606.html|title=RAW results - June 6, 2005|accessdate=2007-05-10| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> With Bischoff vowing to make Cena's stint on Raw difficult, he "hand picked" Jericho to take Cena's title from him.<ref> RAW results - July 11, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> During their feud, even though Cena was portrayed as the face and Jericho as the heel, a vocal section of live crowds nonetheless chose to boo Cena during their matches.<ref> SummerSlam 2005 recap

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-07. </ref> More crowds followed suit during Cena's next feud with Kurt Angle,<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - October 25, 2005 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.

 “Cena's in the ring marinating in a mixture of 75% squeals and 25% boos”

</ref> who took over as Bischoff's hand picked #1 contender after Cena beat Jericho in a "You're Fired" match on the August 22 Raw, sending him off the show.<ref> RAW results - August 22, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> As the feud continued and the dissenters grew more vocal, sometimes seeming to outnumber fans by wide margins,<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - January 3, 2006 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.

 “it seemed like the entire state of New Jersey showed up to boo John Cena out of the building.”

</ref> the announce team was forced to acknowledge the boos on television and began calling Cena a "controversial champion", claiming some people disliked him on account of his "in-ring style" and his chosen fashion.<ref> All The Angle That's Fit To Print, plus TONS of Other Catch-up News

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10. </ref> Despite the mixed and negative reactions, Cena held on to his Championship through his feud with Angle, losing to him by disqualification<ref> Unforgiven 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> — for which titles do not change hands in WWE — at Unforgiven in September and pinning him at Survivor Series in November.<ref> Survivor Series 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> The feud with Angle also saw Cena add a secondary, submission based, finishing maneuver to his repertoire – the STFU (a Stepover Toehold Sleeper, though named for a Stepover Toehold Facelock) – when he was put into a Triple Threat Submissions Only match on the November 28 Raw.<ref> RAW results - November 28, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref>//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/050606.html|title=RAW results - June 6, 2005|accessdate=2007-05-10| publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> With Bischoff vowing to make Cena's stint on Raw difficult, he "hand picked" Jericho to take Cena's title from him.<ref> RAW results - July 11, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> During their feud, even though Cena was portrayed as the face and Jericho as the heel, a vocal section of live crowds nonetheless chose to boo Cena during their matches.<ref> SummerSlam 2005 recap

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-07. </ref> More crowds followed suit during Cena's next feud with Kurt Angle,<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - October 25, 2005 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.

 “Cena's in the ring marinating in a mixture of 75% squeals and 25% boos”

</ref> who took over as Bischoff's hand picked #1 contender after Cena beat Jericho in a "You're Fired" match on the August 22 Raw, sending him off the show.<ref> RAW results - August 22, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> As the feud continued and the dissenters grew more vocal, sometimes seeming to outnumber fans by wide margins,<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - January 3, 2006 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.

 “it seemed like the entire state of New Jersey showed up to boo John Cena out of the building.”

</ref> the announce team was forced to acknowledge the boos on television and began calling Cena a "controversial champion", claiming some people disliked him on account of his "in-ring style" and his chosen fashion.<ref> All The Angle That's Fit To Print, plus TONS of Other Catch-up News

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-10. </ref> Despite the mixed and negative reactions, Cena held on to his Championship through his feud with Angle, losing to him by disqualification<ref> Unforgiven 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> — for which titles do not change hands in WWE — at Unforgiven in September and pinning him at Survivor Series in November.<ref> Survivor Series 2005 results

. Pro Wrestling history  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. </ref> The feud with Angle also saw Cena add a secondary, submission based, finishing maneuver to his repertoire – the STFU (a Stepover Toehold Sleeper, though named for a Stepover Toehold Facelock) – when he was put into a Triple Threat Submissions Only match on the November 28 Raw.<ref> RAW results - November 28, 2005

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref>

2006–2007

Image:Edge vs. Cena.jpg
Cena facing off against Edge at a WWE house show.

www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwechampionship/|title=History of the WWE Championship|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher= WWE}}</ref> Just three weeks later, Cena won the title back at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.<ref name="NYR06"/> After winning the Championship back, Cena was put in to a program with Triple H, during which the crowd again seemed to boo the intended face (Cena) and cheer the intended heel (Triple H).<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - March 20, 2006 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10.

 “For Cena's initial entrance, it's high pitched squeals, and the requisite 40-50% boos... [...]there were significant cheers for Trips, which is the REAL issue in play, here.”

</ref><ref> RAW results - April 2, 2006

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10.

 “What [Cena] hears is the same thing he heard last night: 10,000 lustily booing the hell out of him, and maybe 5,000 frantically cheering to try to match that volume level.”

</ref> The negative reaction only intensified when he faced Rob Van Dam (also cashing in a Money in the Bank contract, which he won at WrestleMania 22) at One Night Stand in June. Taking place in front of a crowd of mostly "old school" Extreme Championship Wrestling fans at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Cena was met with raucous jeering and chants of "Fuck you, Cena", "You can't wrestle", and "Same old shit". When he began peppering different moves into the match the fans responded with a chant of "You still suck". Cena lost the WWE Championship for the second time in 2006 at One Night Stand, being pinned by Van Dam after interference from Edge.<ref name ="cybersunday06"/>//www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/wwechampionship/|title=History of the WWE Championship|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher= WWE}}</ref> Just three weeks later, Cena won the title back at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.<ref name="NYR06"/> After winning the Championship back, Cena was put in to a program with Triple H, during which the crowd again seemed to boo the intended face (Cena) and cheer the intended heel (Triple H).<ref> Scaia , Rick




.    RAW results - March 20, 2006 
. Online Onslaught 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10.

 “For Cena's initial entrance, it's high pitched squeals, and the requisite 40-50% boos... [...]there were significant cheers for Trips, which is the REAL issue in play, here.”

</ref><ref> RAW results - April 2, 2006

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10.

 “What [Cena] hears is the same thing he heard last night: 10,000 lustily booing the hell out of him, and maybe 5,000 frantically cheering to try to match that volume level.”

</ref> The negative reaction only intensified when he faced Rob Van Dam (also cashing in a Money in the Bank contract, which he won at WrestleMania 22) at One Night Stand in June. Taking place in front of a crowd of mostly "old school" Extreme Championship Wrestling fans at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Cena was met with raucous jeering and chants of "Fuck you, Cena", "You can't wrestle", and "Same old shit". When he began peppering different moves into the match the fans responded with a chant of "You still suck". Cena lost the WWE Championship for the second time in 2006 at One Night Stand, being pinned by Van Dam after interference from Edge.<ref name ="cybersunday06"/>

Image:Cena-2006.jpg
Cena, addressing fans at a Raw show.

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060703.html| title=RAW results - July 3, 2006|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> it re-ignited the feud between him and Cena from earlier in the year. After Edge went about retaining the title by dubious means — getting himself disqualified<ref name ="snme1"> Saturday Night's Main Event results - July 15, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> (for which Championships do not change hands) and using brass knuckles<ref name ="cybersunday06"/> — he introduced his own version of Cena's "custom" belt, this one with his logo placed on the spinner.<ref> RAW results - August 21, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> Cena eventually won the Championship back in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at September's Unforgiven pay-per-view, in a match that had an added stipulation that had Cena lost he would leave the Raw brand and go to SmackDown!.<ref> RAW results - August 28, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref><ref> Unforgiven 2006 results

. Pro Wrestling History  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> He returned his version of the spinner belt on the next night's Raw.<ref> RAW results - September 18, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> On the heels of the Edge program, Cena was placed in an inter-brand angle to determine the so-called "Champion of Champions" — or which was the most dominant champion in WWE's three brands. Cena, King Booker (SmackDown!'s then World Heavyweight Champion), and Big Show (ECW's then World Champion) engaged in a mini-feud leading to a Triple Threat match at Cyber Sunday in November, with the viewers voting on which of the three championships would be placed on the line.<ref> RAW results - October 16, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> At the same time, Cena became involved in a storyline with non-wrestler Kevin Federline when he began appearing on Raw with Johnny Nitro and Melina. After getting into a (worked) physical altercation with Federline on Raw,<ref> RAW results - October 16, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> Federline appeared at Cyber Sunday to hit Cena with the World Heavyweight Title belt during the main event Triple Threat match, helping King Booker retain his title.<ref name ="cybersunday06">"

   2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts
   
 " , Wrestling’s Historical Cards , Kappa Publishing
  , 2007
  , pp. 121-122
   . </ref> 2006 ended with Cena beginning a feud with the undefeated Umaga over the WWE Championship,<ref>   RAW results - November 27, 2006 
. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> while 2007 began with the end of his storyline with Kevin Federline. On the first Raw of the new year, Cena was pinned by Federline (with an assist from Umaga), although later in the night he was able to get his hands on Federline to FU him.<ref> RAW results - January 1, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> During their feud, Cena ended Umaga's "undefeated" streak at New Year's Revolution<ref> Tello , Craig




.    Champ ends the streak 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. </ref> before Umaga caused a (worked) injury to Cena's spleen,<ref> Hunt , Jen




.    Cena Injury Update 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> putting a scheduled Last Man Standing rematch at Royal Rumble in (kayfabe) jeopardy. The match did, however, take place and Cena retained his title.<ref name="royalrumble07">"

   Pro Wrestling Illustrated, May 2007
   
 " , Arena reports , Kappa Publishing
  , pp. 130
   . </ref>//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/060703.html| title=RAW results - July 3, 2006|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> it re-ignited the feud between him and Cena from earlier in the year. After Edge went about retaining the title by dubious means — getting himself disqualified<ref name ="snme1">   Saturday Night's Main Event results - July 15, 2006 
. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> (for which Championships do not change hands) and using brass knuckles<ref name ="cybersunday06"/> — he introduced his own version of Cena's "custom" belt, this one with his logo placed on the spinner.<ref> RAW results - August 21, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> Cena eventually won the Championship back in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at September's Unforgiven pay-per-view, in a match that had an added stipulation that had Cena lost he would leave the Raw brand and go to SmackDown!.<ref> RAW results - August 28, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref><ref> Unforgiven 2006 results

. Pro Wrestling History  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> He returned his version of the spinner belt on the next night's Raw.<ref> RAW results - September 18, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> On the heels of the Edge program, Cena was placed in an inter-brand angle to determine the so-called "Champion of Champions" — or which was the most dominant champion in WWE's three brands. Cena, King Booker (SmackDown!'s then World Heavyweight Champion), and Big Show (ECW's then World Champion) engaged in a mini-feud leading to a Triple Threat match at Cyber Sunday in November, with the viewers voting on which of the three championships would be placed on the line.<ref> RAW results - October 16, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> At the same time, Cena became involved in a storyline with non-wrestler Kevin Federline when he began appearing on Raw with Johnny Nitro and Melina. After getting into a (worked) physical altercation with Federline on Raw,<ref> RAW results - October 16, 2006

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> Federline appeared at Cyber Sunday to hit Cena with the World Heavyweight Title belt during the main event Triple Threat match, helping King Booker retain his title.<ref name ="cybersunday06">"

   2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts
   
 " , Wrestling’s Historical Cards , Kappa Publishing
  , 2007
  , pp. 121-122
   . </ref> 2006 ended with Cena beginning a feud with the undefeated Umaga over the WWE Championship,<ref>   RAW results - November 27, 2006 
. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> while 2007 began with the end of his storyline with Kevin Federline. On the first Raw of the new year, Cena was pinned by Federline (with an assist from Umaga), although later in the night he was able to get his hands on Federline to FU him.<ref> RAW results - January 1, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> During their feud, Cena ended Umaga's "undefeated" streak at New Year's Revolution<ref> Tello , Craig




.    Champ ends the streak 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. </ref> before Umaga caused a (worked) injury to Cena's spleen,<ref> Hunt , Jen




.    Cena Injury Update 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. </ref> putting a scheduled Last Man Standing rematch at Royal Rumble in (kayfabe) jeopardy. The match did, however, take place and Cena retained his title.<ref name="royalrumble07">"

   Pro Wrestling Illustrated, May 2007
   
 " , Arena reports , Kappa Publishing
  , pp. 130
   . </ref>

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070430.html|title=RAW results - April 30, 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-04|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> before assaulting Cena himself and stealing the physical belt.<ref> RAW results - May 7, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref> For the next two months, Cena feuded with Khali over the Championship, eventually becoming the first person in WWE to defeat him by submission at May's Judgment Day<ref> WWE Judgment Day 2007 Results

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref><ref> Dee , Louie



     (May 20, 2007)
   
.    Judgment Day 2007 Results: Goliath goes down 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.

 “It was truly an impressive (and improbable) victory for the WWE Champion, magnified even more by the fact that he made Khali do something he’d never done before: tap out.”

</ref> and then by pinfall at June's One Night Stand.<ref> RAW results - May 21, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref><ref> Clayton , Coret



     (June 3, 2007)
   
.    One Night Stand 2007 Results: Crafty Cena conquers, pins Great Khali 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.

 “The Champ had beaten the never-pinned monster.”

</ref> Later that summer, prior to SummerSlam, Randy Orton was named the #1 contender to the WWE championship,<ref> RAW results - July 30, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. </ref> starting a feud between the two. Leading up to the pay-per-view, Orton delivered a number of sneak-attacks, hitting Cena with three RKOs, but in the actual match, Cena retained the title, winning by pinfall.<ref> SummerSlam 2007 Results

. WWE 
 
 (2007-08-26)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-26. </ref> A rematch between the two occurred at Unforgiven, with Orton winning by disqualification after Cena ignored the referee's instructions and continued to beat on him in the corner.<ref> Unforgiven 2007 Results

. PWWEW.net  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-09-17. </ref>//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/070430.html|title=RAW results - April 30, 2007 |accessdate=2007-06-04|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> before assaulting Cena himself and stealing the physical belt.<ref> RAW results - May 7, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref> For the next two months, Cena feuded with Khali over the Championship, eventually becoming the first person in WWE to defeat him by submission at May's Judgment Day<ref> WWE Judgment Day 2007 Results

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref><ref> Dee , Louie



     (May 20, 2007)
   
.    Judgment Day 2007 Results: Goliath goes down 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.

 “It was truly an impressive (and improbable) victory for the WWE Champion, magnified even more by the fact that he made Khali do something he’d never done before: tap out.”

</ref> and then by pinfall at June's One Night Stand.<ref> RAW results - May 21, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-06-04. </ref><ref> Clayton , Coret



     (June 3, 2007)
   
.    One Night Stand 2007 Results: Crafty Cena conquers, pins Great Khali 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.

 “The Champ had beaten the never-pinned monster.”

</ref> Later that summer, prior to SummerSlam, Randy Orton was named the #1 contender to the WWE championship,<ref> RAW results - July 30, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. </ref> starting a feud between the two. Leading up to the pay-per-view, Orton delivered a number of sneak-attacks, hitting Cena with three RKOs, but in the actual match, Cena retained the title, winning by pinfall.<ref> SummerSlam 2007 Results

. WWE 
 
 (2007-08-26)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-26. </ref> A rematch between the two occurred at Unforgiven, with Orton winning by disqualification after Cena ignored the referee's instructions and continued to beat on him in the corner.<ref> Unforgiven 2007 Results

. PWWEW.net  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-09-17. </ref>

www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/raw/2007/october1-7/5581280|format=WMV|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-04}}</ref> Though he finished the match and took part in the scripted attack by Randy Orton after the match, surgery the following day found that his pectoralis major muscle was torn completely from the bone, requiring seven months to a year rehabilitation.<ref name="TornPec" /><ref> John Cena speaks out for the first time since his surgery

. WWE 
 
 (2007-10-08)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-29. </ref> As a result, he was stripped of the title, as announced by Vince McMahon on the next night's episode of ECW,<ref> Mr. McMahon vacates Cena's WWE Championship

. WWE 
 
 (October 2 2007)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-03. </ref> ending what was the longest WWE Championship reign in over 19 years.<ref> Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Championship

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. </ref> His surgery was performed by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.<ref name="surgvid" /> Two weeks later, in a video update on WWE.com, Dr. Andrews and Cena's physical trainer both said that he was several weeks ahead of where he was expected to be in his rehabilitation at that time.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref> Despite his injury, Cena attended the annual WWE Tribute To The Troops show filmed in Iraq on December 7, and aired on December 24.<ref> WWE RAW Results - December 24, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-12-25. </ref>//www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/raw/2007/october1-7/5581280|format=WMV|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-04}}</ref> Though he finished the match and took part in the scripted attack by Randy Orton after the match, surgery the following day found that his pectoralis major muscle was torn completely from the bone, requiring seven months to a year rehabilitation.<ref name="TornPec" /><ref> John Cena speaks out for the first time since his surgery

. WWE 
 
 (2007-10-08)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-29. </ref> As a result, he was stripped of the title, as announced by Vince McMahon on the next night's episode of ECW,<ref> Mr. McMahon vacates Cena's WWE Championship

. WWE 
 
 (October 2 2007)
   

. Retrieved on 2007-10-03. </ref> ending what was the longest WWE Championship reign in over 19 years.<ref> Inside WWE > Title History > WWE Championship

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-10-02. </ref> His surgery was performed by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.<ref name="surgvid" /> Two weeks later, in a video update on WWE.com, Dr. Andrews and Cena's physical trainer both said that he was several weeks ahead of where he was expected to be in his rehabilitation at that time.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref> Despite his injury, Cena attended the annual WWE Tribute To The Troops show filmed in Iraq on December 7, and aired on December 24.<ref> WWE RAW Results - December 24, 2007

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-12-25. </ref>

In wrestling

Image:John Cena - You Can't See Me.jpg
Cena waves his "You Can't See Me!" taunt in front of Chris Masters.
Image:Cena-WordLife-04.jpg
Cena putting his hands up meaning "Word Life".
  • Nicknames
    • The Doctor of Thuganomics
    • The Champ
    • The Chain Gang Soldier
  • Signature taunts
    • Waving his hand in front of his face, horizontally, to symbolize that "You can't see me!". (2003–Present)
    • Pumping up his Reebok Pump sneakers. (2004–2006)
    • Putting his hands up while spreading them and putting his thumb sideways and his pinky up, meaning "Word Life". (2002–Present)
    • "Freestyling" on his opponents before his matches. (2002–2005)
    • Military salute to the audience. (2006–2007)
  • Five Questions
    • Between August 2005 and December 2006 Cena hosted "Five Questions with The Champ" ("Five Questions with John Cena" while he was not champion), a weekly webcast where he answered questions e-mailed in from fans. During the segment, whenever Cena cursed an image of the Brooklyn Brawler appeared and the word was "replaced" with him saying "Brawler", "Brooklyn Brawler", "No, no, no" or "Nu-Uh!".

Championships and accomplishments

www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-h.html|title=OVW Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>//www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-h.html|title=OVW Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-t.html|title=OVW Souther Tag Team Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> – with Rico Constantino//www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-t.html|title=OVW Souther Tag Team Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> – with Rico Constantino

www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50006.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2006|accessdate= 2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref><ref> 2007 PWI 500 edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated - cover

. Pro Wrestling Illustrated  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. </ref>//www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50006.htm|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2006|accessdate= 2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref><ref> 2007 PWI 500 edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated - cover

. Pro Wrestling Illustrated  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. </ref> www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwifoty.htm|title=Feud of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>//www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwifoty.htm|title=Feud of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiimp.htm|title=Most Improved Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>//www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiimp.htm|title=Most Improved Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwimpoty.htm|title=Most Popular Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12| publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>//www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwimpoty.htm|title=Most Popular Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12| publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiwoty.htm|title=Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>//www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiwoty.htm|title=Wrestler of the Year|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher= Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref>

www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ca/la/upw/upw-h.html|title=UPW Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>//www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ca/la/upw/upw-h.html|title=UPW Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-04-12|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>

www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-h.html|title=WWWF/WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>//www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-h.html|title=WWWF/WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Title|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-t.html|title=WWWF/WWF/WWE World Tag Team Title|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher= Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>//www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-t.html|title=WWWF/WWF/WWE World Tag Team Title|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher= Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-us-h.html |title=WWWF/WWE United States Heavyweight Title| accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> – with Shawn Michaels//www.wrestling-titles.com/wwf/wwf-us-h.html |title=WWWF/WWE United States Heavyweight Title| accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> – with Shawn Michaels

Outside of wrestling

Acting

Image:John Cena - The Marine premiere.jpg
Cena, with actual Marines, at the premiere of his film The Marine.

Film

www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marine/numbers.php|title=The Marine: Box Office Summary| publisher=RottenTomatoes.com|accessdate=2007-07-04}}</ref> After a total of ten weeks in theaters, the film grossed $18.7 million.<ref name=boxoffice/> However, once the film was released on DVD, it fared better by making $30 million in rentals in the first twelve weeks.<ref name=boxoffice/>//www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marine/numbers.php|title=The Marine: Box Office Summary| publisher=RottenTomatoes.com|accessdate=2007-07-04}}</ref> After a total of ten weeks in theaters, the film grossed $18.7 million.<ref name=boxoffice/> However, once the film was released on DVD, it fared better by making $30 million in rentals in the first twelve weeks.<ref name=boxoffice/>

He is also the star of two WWE Home Video DVDs: John Cena: Word Life, released in 2004, and John Cena: My Life, released in 2007.

Guest appearances

www.atomfilms.com/film/go_sick_psycho.jsp|title=Go Sick: Psycho Auditions|accessdate=2007-04-06|publisher=AtomFilms}}</ref>//www.atomfilms.com/film/go_sick_psycho.jsp|title=Go Sick: Psycho Auditions|accessdate=2007-04-06|publisher=AtomFilms}}</ref>

www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/cenanickuk |title=Cena on Nick U.K. Kids’ Choice Awards |last=Medalis |first=Kara A. |accessdate=2007-10-30 |publisher=WWE |date=October 26 2007 }}</ref>//www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/cenanickuk |title=Cena on Nick U.K. Kids’ Choice Awards |last=Medalis |first=Kara A. |accessdate=2007-10-30 |publisher=WWE |date=October 26 2007 }}</ref>

www.wwe.com/inside/news/homemakeover|title=WWE Superstars aid family’s “Extreme Makeover”|last=Hunt|first=Jen|coauthors=Mike McAvennie|accessdate=2007-08-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref> giving the kids of the family whose house was renovated WWE merchandise and eight tickets to WrestleMania 23.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref> Two months later, he and Bobby Lashley appeared on the NBC game show Deal or No Deal as "moral support" to long time WWE fan and front row staple, Rick "Sign Guy" Achberger. Edge and Randy Orton also appeared, but as antagonists.<ref> Zack Zeigler



     (March 1, 2007)
   
.    Sign-ing a Deal? 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-25. </ref> In August 2007, he taped an episode of Family Feud with Batista, Candice Michelle, Mr. Kennedy, King Booker, Queen Sharmell, Layla, Maria, Michelle McCool, Ric Flair, and Jonathan Coachman.<ref> Medalis , Kara A.



     (October 30 2007)
   
.    Tune in to WWE week on 'Family Feud' 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-11-04. </ref>//www.wwe.com/inside/news/homemakeover|title=WWE Superstars aid family’s “Extreme Makeover”|last=Hunt|first=Jen|coauthors=Mike McAvennie|accessdate=2007-08-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref> giving the kids of the family whose house was renovated WWE merchandise and eight tickets to WrestleMania 23.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref> Two months later, he and Bobby Lashley appeared on the NBC game show Deal or No Deal as "moral support" to long time WWE fan and front row staple, Rick "Sign Guy" Achberger. Edge and Randy Orton also appeared, but as antagonists.<ref> Zack Zeigler



     (March 1, 2007)
   
.    Sign-ing a Deal? 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-05-25. </ref> In August 2007, he taped an episode of Family Feud with Batista, Candice Michelle, Mr. Kennedy, King Booker, Queen Sharmell, Layla, Maria, Michelle McCool, Ric Flair, and Jonathan Coachman.<ref> Medalis , Kara A.



     (October 30 2007)
   
.    Tune in to WWE week on 'Family Feud' 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-11-04. </ref>

Television

www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1970.art&page=1|title=Whatever Happened to Manhunt's "Big Tim"?|accessdate=2006-06-13 |publisher=Reality News Online}}</ref> Cena was involved in the UPN produced reality show Manhunt. Cena portrayed Big Tim Kingman, leader of the group of bounty hunters who chased down the contestants who acted as fugitives. The show, however, was mired in controversy when it was alleged that the portions of the show were rigged to eliminate certain players, scenes were re-shot or staged to enhance drama and contestants read from scripts.<ref> Article on Manhunt

. Reality TV Hall of Shame  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref><ref> Manhunt overview

. Reality News Online  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref><ref> Article on Manhunt scandal

. Reality News Online  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref>//www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1970.art&page=1|title=Whatever Happened to Manhunt's "Big Tim"?|accessdate=2006-06-13 |publisher=Reality News Online}}</ref> Cena was involved in the UPN produced reality show Manhunt. Cena portrayed Big Tim Kingman, leader of the group of bounty hunters who chased down the contestants who acted as fugitives. The show, however, was mired in controversy when it was alleged that the portions of the show were rigged to eliminate certain players, scenes were re-shot or staged to enhance drama and contestants read from scripts.<ref> Article on Manhunt

. Reality TV Hall of Shame  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref><ref> Manhunt overview

. Reality News Online  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref><ref> Article on Manhunt scandal

. Reality News Online  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2006-06-13. </ref>

www.wwe.com/inside/news/cenarevvedup|title= Cena gets revved up|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|date=March 12, 2007|accessdate=2007-03-20|publisher=WWE}}</ref> He made it to the final round before being eliminated on June 24, placing third in the competition overall.<ref name=third> Medalis , Kara A.



     (June 25, 2007)
   
.    Cena races into third on 'Fast Cars' finale 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-08. </ref>//www.wwe.com/inside/news/cenarevvedup|title= Cena gets revved up|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|date=March 12, 2007|accessdate=2007-03-20|publisher=WWE}}</ref> He made it to the final round before being eliminated on June 24, placing third in the competition overall.<ref name=third> Medalis , Kara A.



     (June 25, 2007)
   
.    Cena races into third on 'Fast Cars' finale 
. WWE 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-07-08. </ref>

www.wwe.com/inside/cenaoncnnvideo/ |title=Cena: Steroids? Absolutely not |accessdate=2007-11-18 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> A text interview on the website with Cena later had him saying the news outlet should apologize for misrepresenting him,<ref> Cena reacts to CNN

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-18. </ref> which CNN refused in a statement, saying they felt the true answer to the question began with the phrase "My answer to that question".<ref name=noapology> CNN to WWE: No Apology

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-18. </ref> They did, however, edit the documentary on subsequent airings to include the "Absolutely not".<ref name=noapology />//www.wwe.com/inside/cenaoncnnvideo/ |title=Cena: Steroids? Absolutely not |accessdate=2007-11-18 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> A text interview on the website with Cena later had him saying the news outlet should apologize for misrepresenting him,<ref> Cena reacts to CNN

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-18. </ref> which CNN refused in a statement, saying they felt the true answer to the question began with the phrase "My answer to that question".<ref name=noapology> CNN to WWE: No Apology

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-18. </ref> They did, however, edit the documentary on subsequent airings to include the "Absolutely not".<ref name=noapology />

Endorsements

www.wwe.com/inside/news/cenasubway2|title=Cena to 'Eat Fresh' with Jared Fogle| accessdate=2007-01-13|publisher=WWE}}</ref> which began airing in January 2007. He also endorses two signature collections of energy drinks and bars sold by American Body Builders.<ref> Cena Pak product page

. American Body Builders  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-28. </ref>//www.wwe.com/inside/news/cenasubway2|title=Cena to 'Eat Fresh' with Jared Fogle| accessdate=2007-01-13|publisher=WWE}}</ref> which began airing in January 2007. He also endorses two signature collections of energy drinks and bars sold by American Body Builders.<ref> Cena Pak product page

. American Body Builders  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-11-28. </ref>

Fashion

www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/cena-c.html|title= John Cena image gallery|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> While he was a member of the SmackDown! brand, one of his WWE produced t-shirts bore the suggestive spoonerism "Ruck Fules." Whenever it appeared on television the image was censored, not by UPN, but by WWE to sell more shirts under the premise that it was "too hot for TV."<ref> RAW/Rating, SD! is CANCELLED~!, Plus: ECW PPV, Importance of Maturity, and More!

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-02-12. </ref> He also wore a chain with a large padlock on it to the ring on SmackDown!, occasionally using it as a weapon,<ref> John Cena wearing his chain

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> until WrestleMania 21, when it was replaced with a chromed and diamond studded "Chain Gang" spinner medallion—reminiscent of the ones worn by members of G-Unit—matching his spinner title belt.//www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/cena-c.html|title= John Cena image gallery|accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> While he was a member of the SmackDown! brand, one of his WWE produced t-shirts bore the suggestive spoonerism "Ruck Fules." Whenever it appeared on television the image was censored, not by UPN, but by WWE to sell more shirts under the premise that it was "too hot for TV."<ref> RAW/Rating, SD! is CANCELLED~!, Plus: ECW PPV, Importance of Maturity, and More!

. Online Onslaught  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-02-12. </ref> He also wore a chain with a large padlock on it to the ring on SmackDown!, occasionally using it as a weapon,<ref> John Cena wearing his chain

. Online World of Wrestling  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. </ref> until WrestleMania 21, when it was replaced with a chromed and diamond studded "Chain Gang" spinner medallion—reminiscent of the ones worn by members of G-Unit—matching his spinner title belt.

shopzone.wwe.com/product_detail.asp?productId=10-00492 |title=John Cena Studio Fathead|accessdate=2007-10-08|publisher= Shopzone.WWE.com}}</ref> Shortly after WrestleMania 23, when promotion for The Marine ended, Cena edged out of the military attire and began wearing apparel with the legend "American Made Muscle" along with denim shorts, not seen since he was a member of the SmackDown! roster.<ref> John Cena Youth American Made Muscle Package

. Shopzone.WWE.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-10-08. </ref>//shopzone.wwe.com/product_detail.asp?productId=10-00492 |title=John Cena Studio Fathead|accessdate=2007-10-08|publisher= Shopzone.WWE.com}}</ref> Shortly after WrestleMania 23, when promotion for The Marine ended, Cena edged out of the military attire and began wearing apparel with the legend "American Made Muscle" along with denim shorts, not seen since he was a member of the SmackDown! roster.<ref> John Cena Youth American Made Muscle Package

. Shopzone.WWE.com  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-10-08. </ref>

Music

www.emusic.com/album/10851/10851182.html?fref=150051|title=H-U-S-T-L-E, MP3 Album page|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=eMusic}}</ref> Cena is the only professional wrestler to ever perform on BBC Two's long running TV show Top of the Pops.//www.emusic.com/album/10851/10851182.html?fref=150051|title=H-U-S-T-L-E, MP3 Album page|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=eMusic}}</ref> Cena is the only professional wrestler to ever perform on BBC Two's long running TV show Top of the Pops.

www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?UPC=DJX11212| title=Perceptionists - 'Black Dialogue/ 5 O'Clock/ Champion Scratch'|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=UndergroundHiipHop.com| quote='Champion Scratch’ feat. WWE Superstar John Cena as a bonus cut!}}</ref>//www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?UPC=DJX11212| title=Perceptionists - 'Black Dialogue/ 5 O'Clock/ Champion Scratch'|accessdate=2007-05-17|publisher=UndergroundHiipHop.com| quote='Champion Scratch’ feat. WWE Superstar John Cena as a bonus cut!}}</ref>

Albums

www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=643036&model.vnuAlbumId=679945 |title=John Cena - Artist Chart History |accessdate=2007-05-19|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref><ref> Chart Log UK - 2005


. Retrieved on 2007-09-06. </ref> 15 U.S. Billboard 200, 10 U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop, 3 U.S. Rap, 103 U.K. Top 200 Albums//www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=643036&model.vnuAlbumId=679945 |title=John Cena - Artist Chart History |accessdate=2007-05-19|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref><ref> Chart Log UK - 2005


. Retrieved on 2007-09-06. </ref> 15 U.S. Billboard 200, 10 U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop, 3 U.S. Rap, 103 U.K. Top 200 Albums

Singles

Year Song Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Album
2005 "The Time Is Now" Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Modèle:Small You Can't See Me
2005 "Bad Bad Man" Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Modèle:Small You Can't See Me
2005 "Right Now" Modèle:Small Modèle:Small Modèle:Small You Can't See Me
  • DNC = Did not chart

Personal life

www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/johncena/photos2/cenavstriplehphotos/a277.jpg|title=Photo of John Cena writing|accessdate= 2007-07-20|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref> Second photo of John Cena writing

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-12-23. </ref> but throws right-handed and favors his right arm in the ring.//www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/johncena/photos2/cenavstriplehphotos/a277.jpg|title=Photo of John Cena writing|accessdate= 2007-07-20|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref> Second photo of John Cena writing

. WWE  
 

 

. Retrieved on 2007-12-23. </ref> but throws right-handed and favors his right arm in the ring.

www.ugo.com/channels/sports/features/wrestling/?page=John%20Cena%20Interview%20&cur=John-Cena|title=John Cena interview |accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=UGO|quote=Command & Conquer is what I'm all about," [Cena] says, and he plays all the time...}}</ref> He's also a fan of the Boston Red Sox.<ref> Baines , Tim




.    Cena's a star with rap attack 
. SLAM! Sports 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. </ref> Cena collects muscle cars and has over 20, some of which are one-of-a-kind.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref>//www.ugo.com/channels/sports/features/wrestling/?page=John%20Cena%20Interview%20&cur=John-Cena|title=John Cena interview |accessdate=2007-05-11|publisher=UGO|quote=Command & Conquer is what I'm all about," [Cena] says, and he plays all the time...}}</ref> He's also a fan of the Boston Red Sox.<ref> Baines , Tim




.    Cena's a star with rap attack 
. SLAM! Sports 
   

. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. </ref> Cena collects muscle cars and has over 20, some of which are one-of-a-kind.<ref>Modèle:Cite video</ref>

Notes

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References

External links

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