Character from WWE by WWE / TKO Group
The face of WWE for a generation — a divisive, indestructible force of hustle, loyalty, and respect whose never-give-up spirit inspired millions and infuriated millions more.
The Champ is Here. John Cena is the defining WWE superstar of the Ruthless Aggression and New Era — a sixteen-time world champion whose polarizing career somehow produced both the loudest cheers and the most persistent boos of any active wrestler across two decades. He debuted as a brash rookie who blindsided Kurt Angle, found his voice as a freestyle-rapping Doctor of Thuganomics, and ascended to become the face of WWE: the man they built the machine around. His loyalty to the company, his record-breaking Make-A-Wish contributions, and his willingness to put over younger talent in his later years earned deep respect even from his harshest critics. The Five Knuckle Shuffle. The Attitude Adjustment. The STF. His moveset may be simple, but the psychology behind every Cena match is meticulous. You may not always like him, but you always know where he stands.
Jorts, sneakers, and a spinner WWE Championship belt in his prime — a look as divisive as the man himself. Later settling into ring gear that matches his merchandise color of the season. Saluting the crowd on the entrance ramp, military-style. His 'You Can't See Me' hand wave is one of the most imitated gestures in wrestling history.
Also known as: The Champ, The Franchise, The Chain Gang Commander, The Cenation Leader, Dr. of Thuganomics