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'''John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr.''' (born ] ] in ]), is an ] ], ] ] and ] who currently wrestles on the '']'' ] of ] (WWE).

== Career ==
===Early career===
Cena first started training to become a wrestler in 2000 at the ]-based ] (UPW) where he created the character, '''The Prototype'''. After UPW he was signed to a ] developmental contract and assigned to "farm territory" ] (OVW).

During his time in OVW, he also appeared on the ] ] ''Manhunt'' under the pseudonym "Big Tim Kingman", the "lead hunter" in a team "hunting" contestant with paint ball guns. The show was produced in association with WWE. It was later revealed that many of the scenes in the show were re-shot or staged to enhance the drama, contests were rigged to eliminate contestants, and other contestants read from scripts. As a result of the controversy, WWE has never referenced the show or Cena's part in it. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitytvhallofshame.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=4&article=article1062.art&page=1|title=Article on ''Manhunt''|accessdate=June 13|accessyear=2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=2&page=page1013.php|title=''Manhunt'' overview|accessdate=June 13|accessyear=2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1339.art&page=1|title=Article on ''Manhunt'' scandal|accessdate=June 13|accessyear=2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1970.art&page=1|title=''Whatever Happened to Manhunt's "Big Tim"?''|accessdate=June 13|accessyear=2006}}</ref>

===World Wrestling Entertainment===
====2002-2003====
Cena's first televised WWE match was in answer to an open challenge by ] on ], ]. Inspired by ]'s (]) speech to WWE's rising stars, exhorting them to show "ruthless aggression" to earn a place among the legends, Cena took advantage of the opportunity and almost beat Kurt Angle kicking out of the ] and enduring the ] submission hold, but ultimately lost to a hard, amateur-style ].

Cena then played the role of a typical underdog ] in each match. After losing, along side ], in a tournament match for the ]s, Cena ] ], blaming Kidman for the loss. Shortly after his heel turn, on a Halloween episode of '']'', he performed a ] for ] while wearing a ] costume prompting a ] change to a white ]. At first, this gimmick got Cena heel ] from the fans, but his frequent comical "freestyles" about other wrestlers helped to gain him a following. One of Cena's signature symbols during this time was the classic WWF logo (without the "F") along with the slogan "Word Life".

Cena eventually had a long running ] with ] over the ]. During the feud he unveiled a new signature ], the ], as a counterpart to Lesnar's similar ] (the name being derived from a combination of "F-5" and the shorthand for "'''F'''uck Yo'''u'''"){{fact}}. The two eventually joined forces when Lesnar also turned heel and together feuded with ] and ] before Cena turned face by betraying Lesnar and feuding with him again. Cena established his signature "you can't see me" ] and hand gesture during this time.

====2004====
] with his customized "Spinner" U.S. Title Belt.]] ] with his customized "Spinner" U.S. Title Belt.]]
During 2004 Cena's popularity began to increase. At the start of the year, he participated in the annual January ], lasting up to the final 6 before being eliminated by ]. After the elimination Cena and Big Show began a feud, leading to Cena winning the ] from Show in a match at March's '']''. Cena claimed the title, his first in WWE, by distracting the ref and using his signature ] on Big Show before hitting him with the F-U. In July he was stripped of the title by ''SmackDown!'' ] ], whom he had a contentious relationship with, after "attacking" him. During 2004 Cena's popularity began to increase. At the start of the year, he participated in the annual January ], lasting up to the final 6 before being eliminated by ]. After the elimination Cena and Big Show began a feud, leading to Cena winning the ] from Show in a match at March's '']''. Cena claimed the title, his first in WWE, by distracting the ref and using his signature ] on Big Show before hitting him with the F-U. In July he was stripped of the title by ''SmackDown!'' ] ], whom he had a contentious relationship with, after "attacking" him.

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In Wrestling

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Cena delivering the F-U to Kurt Angle.
  • Finishing and signature moves
  • Signature illegal weapons
  • Signature taunts
  • Waving his hand in front of his face, horizontally, to signalize to whoever he's doing it in front of that "You can't see me!"
  • Pumping up his Reebok Pump sneakers.
  • Putting his hands up while spreading them and putting his thumb sideways and his pinky up, meaning "Word Life".
  • Occasionally "freestyling" on his opponents before his matches.
  • Saluting the audience.
  • Manager(s)
  • Five Questions
WWE.com & Cena film a streamed segment called "Five Questions" -- "Five Questions with the Champ" when he was WWE Champion -- every week. Five questions sent in by fans via e-mail are picked at random and answered by Cena. During the segment, whenever Cena swears an image of The Brooklyn Brawler appears and the word is "replaced" with him saying "Brawler".

Championships and accomplishments

Defeated Smelly on April 27, 2000 in San Diego, California, USA.
Lost to Smelly on May 24, 2000 in Santa Ana, California, USA.
Awarded title on August 15, 2001 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA.
Lost to Shelton Benjamin and Brock Lesnar on October 29, 2001 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA.
Defeated Leviathan on February 20, 2002 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA.
Lost to Nova on May 15, 2002 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA.
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Cenas customized "Spinner" U.S. Championship belt.
Defeated Big Show on March 14, 2004 in New York City, New York, USA.
Stripped of title on July 6, 2004
  • WWE United States Championship (2)
Defeated Booker T on October 3, 2004 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
Lost to Carlito on October 5, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • WWE United States Championship (3)
Defeated Carlito on November 16, 2004 in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
Lost to Orlando Jordan on March 1, 2005 in Albany, New York, USA.
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Cenas customized "Spinner" WWE Championship belt.
Defeated John "Bradshaw" Layfield on April 3, 2005 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Lost to Edge on January 8, 2006 in Albany, New York, USA.
  • WWE Championship (2)
Defeated Edge on January 29, 2006 in Miami, Florida, USA.
Lost to Rob Van Dam on June 11, 2006 in New York City, New York, USA.

Outside of wrestling

Music

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John Cena's first album You Can't See Me.

In addition to his time in the ring, Cena is a rap music artist. He performed his fifth WWE entrance song, "Basic Thugonomics," which was featured on the WWE soundtrack album WWE Originals. His track "Untouchables" was featured on Theme Addict, another WWE soundtrack album. His debut album, which he recorded alongside his cousin Tha Trademarc, You Can't See Me features his current entrance theme "My Time is Now". The first single from the You Can't See Me album was "Bad, Bad Man", a music video of which featured a parody of 1980s culture and the television show The A-Team. A second video was later made for the second single, "Right Now", and premiered on the August 8 edition of RAW.

John Cena has worked with several personalities in the Hip-Hop industry, such as Freddie Foxx (Bumpy Knuckles), 7L, Esoteric, Murs (including a music video), E-40 and Chingo Bling. He and Method Man were also featured in SmackDown! magazine and MTV.com. Most recently, Cena and Tha Trademarc are featured on a track by The Perceptionists, "Champion Scratch." Cena has also performed on BBC Two's long running Top of the Pops, becoming the first professional wrestler to do so.

Film

WWE Films, a division of World Wrestling Entertainment which produces and finances motion pictures, produced Cena's first movie - The Marine. In The Marine Cena plays John Triton, a discharged marine whose wife gets kidnapped, on a mission to retreive her. The Marine was directed by John Bonito, and stars Cena in the main role along with co-stars Robert Patrick and Kelly Carlson. WWE films has completed a deal with 20th Century Fox to distribute The Marine theatrically on October 13, 2006.

Fashion

Cena's attire in and out of the ring reflects the old school hip-hop culture that his character represents. He previously wore throwback jerseys, though now he generally wears WWE produced "Chain Gang" related merchandise. He has also worn a chain with a lock on it to the ring which was at times utilized as a weapon. This chain has now been replaced by a chromed and diamond studded "Chain Gang" spinner medallion which is very reminiscent of the ones worn by members of G-Unit.

When Cena was part of the SmackDown! brand, his apparel bearing the suggestive spoonerism "Ruck Fules" was censored when he wore it on camera. They were not censored by UPN, but by WWE to sell more shirts under the premise that it was "too hot for TV".

Guest appearances

Prior to his WWE debut, Cena made a guest appearance on the Internet stream show Go Sick in 2001 as Bruebaker, an angry, cursing wrestler.

During his WWE career, Cena has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live numerous times.

Other appearances have included Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Fuse's Daily Download, Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period and G4's Training Camp (with Shelton Benjamin) and a stint as a guest judge on Nashville Star. He's also served as a co-presenter, with Hulk Hogan, at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. He also appeared on an episode of Hogan Knows Best with Big Show.

Personal information

Cena was inspired to get into professional wrestling by Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold & The Rock. Cena's father, John Cena Sr., works in the pro wrestling business as New England independent wrestling announcer and manager Johnny Fabulous. He is second eldest of five brothers. His brothers are Dan, Matt, Steve and Sean. .

Cena is known to be a fan of cartoons and has mentioned on "5 Questions" that his favorite animated movie is Fist of the North Star.

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