10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About John Cena
Emily Bell John Cena is one of the biggest names in wrestling history, being someone who has become a household name even outside of the wrestling bubble due to his acting career. People tend to know a lot about Cena because of that, and they are often more than happy to pass judgment and opinion on the 16-time World Champion.
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John Cena is one of the famous WWE stars ever. Still, there are some things fans don't know. Here's everything you need to know about John Cena.However, there are plenty of things that people tend to get wrong about Cena regularly. Whether this is because it has been presented to them as fact over the years, or they have simply built up a specific opinion, it isn't always the case that what people believe to be true actually is.
10 His First WWE Feud Was Kurt Angle
Angle Was His First Match, But Chris Jericho Was His First Rival
Opponent | Date | Moment |
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Kurt Angle | SmackDown - 25/06/02 | Television Debut |
Chris Jericho | Vengeance - 2002 | PPV Debut |
John Cena's debut is an iconic one, seeing him utter the words, "Ruthless Aggression" before slapping the taste out of Kurt Angle's mouth. They went on to have a fun match that showcased Cena's heart, and because that is showcased so much a lot of fans presume that they went on to have a major rivalry.
While they would compete a few times, they never had a storyline at that point. It was Chris Jericho who ended up being Cena's first proper WWE feud, he was still a major name for him to work with.
9 He Has Given Up On Wrestling For Hollywood
Cena Spent The Recent Hollywood Writer's Strikes Working For WWE
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John Cena has followed in the footsteps of The Rock and Batista heading into Hollywood, and that has led to many people claiming he's given up on wrestling to focus on acting. However, that's not the case because he has made multiple returns for one-off matches, promos, or small runs.
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John Cena has followed in the footsteps of The Rock and Batista, and has become a force in Hollywood!Cena has stuck to his word that WWE is his home, which he truly proved during the Hollywood writer's strike. Cena had no acting work available and could've rested, but instead opted to return to WWE for a full run.
8 He Is A Grand Slam Champion
John Cena Has Never Been An Intercontinental Champion
- John Cena is a 16-time World Champion
- He's a five-time United States Champion
- He's held Tag Team titles four times in WWE
Considering how dominant John Cena has been throughout his career a lot of fans just assume that he is a Grand Slam Champion, but that isn't the case. He might have held a lot of titles over the years, but he has never got his hands on the Intercontinental Championship.
That is stopping him from becoming a Grand Slam Champion, even though he's dominated the United States Championship scene. With Cena now slowing down with his in-ring work, this could be something that never happens for him.
7 Cena & The Rock Were Always Friends
Their Rivalry Was A Legitimate One To Start
Match | Date | Winner |
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John Cena & The Rock vs. Awesome Truth | Survivor Series, 2011 | Cena & The Rock |
John Cena vs. The Rock | WrestleMania 28 | The Rock |
John Cena vs. The Rock | WrestleMania 29 | John Cena |
Professional wrestling often blurs the lines between what is real and what isn't, which is why a lot of rivalries are done between people who are legitimate friends. That is the opinion many people had about John Cena's storyline against The Rock, but that isn't true because the two men legitimately didn't like each other at first.
Cena had publicly called out the People's Champion for leaving WWE to focus on Hollywood, and some of the shots they took during their promo exchanges did showcase their honest feelings.
6 His Marriage To Shay Shariatzadeh Is His First
Cena Was Actually Married For Four Years Beforehand
- He was married to Elizabeth Huberdeau previously
- He was also engaged to Nikki Bella in the past
John Cena's relationships are often put under a microscope due to his celebrity status, which was enhanced when he and Nikki Bella made theirs very public via reality television. Throughout that relationship, Cena was often skeptical about getting married, and that led a lot of people to the assumption he'd never tied the knot before.
Therefore, when he did get married to Shay Shariatzadeh people thought it was the first time he'd done that. This isn't the case, because he was previously married from 2009 to 2012 to Elizabeth Huberdeau.
5 He's Beaten Roman Reigns In Singles Competition
They Have Only Had Two Singles Bouts
Match | Date |
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John Cena vs. Roman Reigns | No Mercy, 2017 |
John Cena vs. Roman Reigns (Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match) | SummerSlam, 2021 |
John Cena and Roman Reigns are often compared to each other because both men have fallen into the role of being the faces of WWE. Reigns effectively took the spot that Cena had, but because they're two huge names people assume that they've probably traded victories over the years.
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Learning about these behind-the-scenes John Cena stories gives fans a better glimpse at who he is as a person.That isn't the case as in the two televised singles bouts they've had it is Reigns who has come out on top. That is a trend that continued during live events as well, with Cena having never beaten the Tribal Chief in singles competition.
4 John Cena Can't Wrestle
Cena Has Proven This Particular Opinion Wrong
- Rolling Stone Magazine - Match Of The Year (2015) (Vs. Kevin Owens - Money In The Bank)
- PWI Match Of The Year Winner five times (2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016)
- Received a 5* rating from Dave Meltzer - CM Punk vs. John Cena (Money In The Bank - 2011)
John Cena hasn't always been the most popular WWE Superstar with the entire audience like he is today, and a major criticism that used to be thrown at him was the idea that he couldn't wrestle. This largely came because audiences were jaded on seeing him work in the main event scene and dominate the title picture.
However, it is impossible to argue this being true anymore. While Cena might not be a master technician like Bret Hart, he is a brilliant wrestler and someone who has put together countless quality matches to prove this wrong.
3 He Doesn't Put Over Upcoming Talent
John Cena Has Helped Make Several Stars
- Cena was criticized for not putting over the likes of Rusev and Bray Wyatt
- He did help make several stars over the years such as Shinsuke Nakamura
Whenever a wrestler reaches the top level they often get complaints regarding putting people over, and John Cena certainly fell into that category over the years. Many fans believe that he didn't put over many wrestlers, but that simply isn't true.
Whether it was establishing people on the main roster like Kevin Owens and AJ Styles, or big storylines that helped wrestlers such as Edge or Seth Rollins, Cena has made a big impact throughout his career.
2 He Has Never Been A Heel
He Has Worked In This Role Previously
- Fans have always wanted the jorts version of Cena to turn heel
- Cena's merchandise sales have often been too high to allow a turn
Something fans have always wanted is for John Cena to turn heel, allowing him to freshen up his current character which he has played a version of for over a decade. While that hasn't happened, and is unlikely to at this point, it doesn't mean that he has never been a heel.
First 10 WWE Wrestlers To Defeat John Cena (In Chronological Order)
John Cena rarely lost as the face of the WWE. However, these ten wrestlers gave John Cena his first ten losses in WWE.During his Dr. Thuganomics gimmick, Cena did work briefly as a heel before the character became too popular with audiences. It wasn't a big run, but it has technically happened.
1 He's Level With Ric Flair In Terms Of World Titles Won
Ric Flair Has Actually Won Lots More
- WWE promotes both men as 16-time World Champions
- Ric Flair has actually won 21
John Cena is one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time, and WWE has certainly pushed him to that level with 16 different World Championship reigns. This is something that the company claims is the same as Ric Flair, with WWE pushing the idea they're level in terms of World title runs.
However, that isn't the case because Flair actually won 21 World Championships throughout his career. It isn't something that WWE has ever promoted so it is easy to see why everyone has come to this conclusion, but Cena has a long way to go if he wants to legitimately catch Flair.
