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Jonathan Felix-Anthony Cena (born April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts), better known to his fans simply as John Cena, is an American professional wrestler and rap music artist, currently performing for World Wrestling Entertainment on the RAW brand. He is the current WWE Champion, a belt which was exclusive to the SmackDown! brand between August 26, 2002 and June 5, 2005 and became exclusive to the RAW brand on June 6, 2005 when Cena was drafted to RAW during the 2005 Draft Lottery. He is also a rap artist and has released two music CDs, performing in live concert with Tha Trademarc and Bumpy Knuckles.

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Outside of wrestling

Music/Movies

Cena has cut a series of rap music tracks. His fifth WWE entrance song, "Basic Thugonomics" was featured on the WWE soundtrack album WWE Originals. His track "Untouchables" was featured on Theme Addict, another WWE soundtrack album. His debut album You Can't See Me features his current entrance theme "My Time is Now".

The first single off the album was "Bad, Bad Man". The music video for the song, a parody of 1980s culture and the television show The A-Team, premiered on an edition of SmackDown. WWE premiered the music video for Cena's second single, "Right Now", on the August 8 edition of RAW.

John Cena's first major movie role will be in the 2006 film The Marine, to be produced by WWE Films.

Fashion

Cena's ring attire in and out of the ring reflects the old school hip hop culture that his character represents. He previously wore throwback sports jerseys (during his time as heel, he would wear jerseys of a rival team of the city he was wrestling in; as a good guy, he would wear jerseys of one of the city's home teams), though he now generally wears "Chain Gang" related merchandise. Cena has also made use of the retro WWF logo, but without the F, adopting it as his "Word Life" symbol. He has also worn a chain with a lock on it to the ring and the chain was sometime utilized as a weapon.

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

TV Guest Appearances

Cena appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on July 23, 2005 in order to promote his CD, WWE, and SummerSlam 2005. He has also been on Fuse's Daily Download. Cena has recently appeared on FOX Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period and also served as a co-presenter with Hulk Hogan on the 2005 fox teen Choice Awards show.

Trademarks

Signature maneuvers and weapons

• F-U (Death Valley Driver variation)
• Five-Knuckle Shuffle (Augmented fist drop)
• Throwback (Modified flip over neckbreaker/facebuster)
• Freestyle / Protobomb (Spin-out sideslam)
• Flying shoulderblock
• Steel chain
• Brass knuckles

Quotes

• "Word Life!"
• "You can't see me!"
• "The champ is here!"
• "If you want some, come... get... some!"
• "Because this ... is what ... we do!"
• "Real... recognizes Real!"

Previous Managers

• Kenny Bolin (in OVW)

Championships and accomplishments

World Wrestling Entertainment

• 1-time WWE Champion (current)
• 3-time WWE United States Champion

Ohio Valley Wrestling

• 1-time OVW Heavyweight Champion
• 1-time OVW Southern Tag Team Champion (with Rico Constantino)

Ultimate Pro Wrestling

• 1-time UPW Champion

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

• PWI Most Improved Wrestler Award (2003)
• PWI Most Popular Wrestler Award (2004)
• PWI Top 500 ranked 2nd

External links

• Wrestling Update's John Cena biography
• Cena Style

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• 1977 births
• People from Massachusetts
• American professional wrestlers
• United States rappers