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.
While many fans loved him and a few hated him, no one can deny that Cena is one of the biggest names pro wrestling has ever given us. Not any superstar can have a valid claim to the Mount Rushmore of pro wrestling, but Cena, as per various experts, does indeed hold a place there. Fans love to know more and more about him, and one of the common details that his die-hard fans want to know is about his family.
Who are John Cena’s Parents?
John Cena’s parents are John Joseph Cena and Carol (birth name: Lupien). His father is of Italian origin, while Carol has English and French-Canadian ancestry.
John Joseph Cena (Father)
John Cena Sr. (Image Credits: Pop Culture)
John Cena Sr. was born on June 16, 1944, in Massachusetts, USA. He has Italian heritage and worked as an announcer for Chaotic Wrestling, going by the name Johnny Fabulous.
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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.
Carol (Mother)
John Cena and his mother. (Image Credits: themix.net)
Carol Cena is John Cena's mother, and not much is known about her. As per Sportsdave, she was born on November 22, 1947. She is of English and French-Canadian origin.
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Does John Cena have siblings?
John Cena has four siblings. He has an elder brother named Stephen Cena and three younger ones named Dan, Matt, and Sean Cena.
John Cena with his brothers and father. (Image Credits: twitter.com)
Who is John Cena’s wife?
John is currently married to Shay Shariatzadeh, who is an engineer by profession. The couple tied the knot on 12 October 2020. Shariatzadeh is Iranian-Canadian. The couple married again in July 2022 at the Rosewood Hotel in Georgina, Canada.
Shariatzadeh was born in 1989 in Iran. She worked at SonaType as a project manager, as per PureWow. According to John Cena's co-star Keegan-Michael Key, Cena and Shay met during the shooting of the movie Playing with Fire.
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FAQ's on John Cena's Family
A. No, John Cena does not have any children.
A. John Cena has four siblings - one older brother and three younger brothers.
A. John Cena is married to Shay Sharietzadeh since 2020.
A. Carol (née Lupien) is the mother of John Cena. She is of English and French-Canadian descent.
