John Cena Family Tree: The Story Behind WWE's 16-Time World Champion

John Felix Anthony Cena Jr., born 23 April 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA, is an American pro wrestler & Hollywood actor — 16× WWE World Champion (tied with Ric Flair for most ever); 3× WWE Royal Rumble winner; face of WWE 2005-2018; starring roles in Peacemaker (HBO Max), The Suicide Squad, F9: The Fast Saga.

The Family's Roots: An Italian-American Family in Massachusetts

Family is Italian- and English-Canadian-American from West Newbury, MA.

His Parents

Father: John Cena Sr., born 1943 — ring-announcer for Chaotic Wrestling (Boston indie circuit).

Mother: Carol Cena — English-Canadian.

His Brothers

Dan Cena; Matt Cena; Sean Cena; Steve Cena — John was one of five brothers.

His First Wife: Elizabeth Huberdeau

Elizabeth Huberdeau — American; high-school sweetheart. Married John on 11 July 2009; divorced July 2012.

His Ex-Girlfriend: Nikki Bella

Stephanie "Nikki" Nicole Garcia, born 21 November 1983 — WWE Diva. Dated John 2012-2018; engaged 2017; called off 2018.

His Wife: Shay Shariatzadeh

Shay Shariatzadeh — Iranian-Canadian engineer. Married John on 12 October 2020 in Tampa.

The Cena Family Tree at a Glance

Father: John Cena Sr. (b. 1943) — wrestling ring announcer.

Mother: Carol Cena.

Brothers: Dan; Matt; Sean; Steve.

First Wife: Elizabeth Huberdeau (m. 11 July 2009, div. July 2012).

Ex-Fiancée: Nikki Bella (b. 21 November 1983).

Wife: Shay Shariatzadeh (m. 12 October 2020) — Iranian-Canadian engineer.

No children as of 2026.

John Cena:

  • Born 23 April 1977, West Newbury
  • Springfield College (Massachusetts) — football; graduated 1998
  • Ultimate Pro Wrestling → WWE developmental 2001 → main roster 2002
  • 16× WWE World Championships: tied Ric Flair
  • 5× US Championships
  • 3× Royal Rumble winner: 2008, 2013
  • Semi-retired from WWE 2018+ (Hollywood focus); farewell tour throughout 2025
  • 35+ films; Peacemaker (DC/HBO Max)
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation: fulfilled 650+ wishes — most of any celebrity in history

What the Cena Family Story Teaches Us

A wrestling-ring-announcer father. A large Italian-Canadian family of five brothers. Three relationships — two marriages and an engagement. No children. A career that tied WWE's all-time world championship record and became one of the most-active philanthropists in Hollywood.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Cena story carries the same lesson. Some careers grant more Make-A-Wish requests than any celebrity in history.

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