John Cena, real-life name John Felix Anthony Cena, is one of the biggest and most polarizing wrestling superstars ever. The Cenation Leader was WWE’s major star during the Ruthless Aggression Era. Cena is on level with Ric Flair for the most world championship reigns in the company's history at 16. Apart from being a wrestler, the Doctor of Thuganomics is also recognized as one of the most popular actors worldwide.
Who are John Cena’s Parents?
John Cena was born to John Joseph Cena and Carol Cena. After being together for 34 years, John Joseph shared on his website that he and Carol decided to go their separate ways.
John Joseph Cena (Father)
John Joseph Cena, popularly known as John Cena Sr., was born on June 16, 1944, in Massachusetts, USA. He has worked as an announcer for Chaotic Wrestling, going by the name Johnny Fabulous. In addition to his work with Chaotic Wrestling, Cena Sr. has made appearances in WWE, where he participated in his son's rivalries with Edge and Randy Orton. He has also served as the commissioner of East Coast Championship Wrestling.
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Carol (Mother)
Carol Cena is the mother of John Cena. She was born on November 22, 1947. In 2016, she appeared in a Hefty advertisement alongside her son. The next year, she was present in the audience during John Cena’s appearance on The View and was interviewed during the segment.
Does John Cena have siblings?
John Cena has four siblings. His older brother, Stephen Cena, works as a voice and theater actor and has been part of productions like Avenue Q, Bloody Island, and Return to Clark County. He has received two Theater Association of New York State (TANYS) awards for his performances. John's other brothers - Dan, Matt, and Sean are younger. Dan works as a police sergeant in Newbury, Massachusetts, according to people.com.
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Who is John Cena’s wife?
John is married to Shay Shariatzadeh, who works as an engineer. They got married on 12 October 2020 at an attorney's office in Tampa, Florida. In July 2022, they held a second wedding celebration in Vancouver, Canada. John and Shay have been together since March 2019. They met in Canada while John was filming Playing with Fire, according to people.com.
Shariatzadeh was born in 1989 in Iran. She studied at the University of British Columbia between 2008 and 2013, where she completed a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering. As of April 2025, she works at Microsoft as a product manager, a role she began in April 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile.
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FAQ's on John Cena's Family
A. No, John Cena does not have any children.
A. John Cena has an elder brother named Stephen Cena and three younger ones named Dan, Matt, and Sean Cena.
A. John Cena is married to Shay Sharietzadeh since 2020.
A. Carol Cena (née Lupien) is the mother of John Cena.
A. Elizabeth Huberdeau was John Cena's first wife.
A. Yes, John Cena's brother, Dan Cena, is a police sergeant in West Newbury.
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