WWE wrestler and actor John Cena has been one of the most successful and recognizable names in entertainment over the past decade, as well as an inspiration to other wrestlers looking to follow in his footsteps. But just how much money has Cena made over the years? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at John Cena’s net worth, along with some information about his career and estimated future earnings from WWE and acting projects.

John Cena’s Net Worth

Who is John Cena?

John Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and rapper. He is currently signed to WWE, where he is a free agent who appears for both the Raw and SmackDown brands. Throughout his WWE career, Cena has won 25 championships, with 16 reigns as a world champion, a record 10 reigns as WWE (World Heavyweight) Champion, and four reigns as United States Champion. He has also won the Royal Rumble match twice (in 2008 and 2013), and was the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion in 2013. Cena holds the records for most cumulative days as WWE Champion at 713 days, three longest reigning WWE Championships at 218 days each, two longest combined World Championship streaks at 623 days (shared with Ric Flair), and has had his championship victories include victories over twelve current or former world champions: Steve Austin, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Alberto Del Rio (twice), Big Show (three times), Mick Foley (twice), Kurt Angle, CM Punk twice; Randy Orton; Brock Lesnar; Rey Mysterio; Batista.

What did John Cena do before becoming a professional wrestler?

Before becoming a professional wrestler, John Cena was a bodybuilder and personal trainer. He was also working on a degree in exercise physiology. It wasn’t until he was discovered by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) that he truly found his calling. Since then, John Cena has become one of the most popular wrestlers in the world and has parlayed his success into a successful acting career. As of 2020, John Cena’s net worth is an estimated $32 million. The majority of his earnings come from wrestling ($20 million). His other earnings are from merchandise, which make up about $2.5 million. Another chunk comes from product endorsements at roughly $3 million and advertising with WWE at about $1.5 million. Acting roles don’t seem to generate as much for him, but there is still money coming in around the ballpark of $500 thousand per film or television series he stars in.

What does it take to be a wrestler in the WWE?

So, what does it take to be a wrestler in the WWE? First and foremost, you need to have a passion for the sport. You need to be physically fit and have the stamina to perform for long periods of time. You also need to be able to entertain the crowd and put on a good show. In addition, you need to be willing to travel often and work long hours. Finally, you need to be dedicated to your craft and always strive to improve. The average salary for a wrestler is about $400,000 annually. A lucky few wrestlers make as much as half-a-million dollars per year or more. However, there are some that earn as little as $75,000 annually. Some wrestlers may get bonuses or profit shares depending on their success with merchandise sales or popularity with fans but this typically depends upon the agreement they have with their employer (the WWE).

As of 2017 John Cena has an estimated net worth of around $30 million and this number continues to grow every year due to his many endorsements including Turkish Airlines who he just signed with earlier this year.

So, how rich is he today then?

Today, John Cena’s net worth is an estimated $32 million. He has come a long way from his humble beginnings, earning most of his fortune through his years in the WWE. In addition to his wrestling salary, he also makes money through acting roles, merchandise sales, and endorsements. It is safe to say that John Cena is doing quite well for himself! But it wasn’t always like this. Born and raised in West Newbury, Massachusetts, John Cena lived with his parents until they divorced when he was 12 years old. As if that wasn’t hard enough on him as a teenager, at age 17 his father died after suffering from alcohol addiction since 1983. However, it seems these events were not setbacks but instead served as stepping stones towards success because while living with just his mother and attending school full-time he still managed to graduate high school with honors and attend college full-time while working two jobs!

Where did his wealth come from?

WWE wrestler and actor John Cena has an estimated net worth of $32 million. Most of his wealth has come from his successful career in the WWE, where he is one of the highest-paid wrestlers. He has also made money from acting roles in movies and television shows. In addition, Cena has endorsement deals with companies like Pepsi and Ford. Finally, he also earns interest on his investments. Cena began wrestling professionally at age 16 and was promoted to the main roster two years later.

He started out as a villain (villainous character) but quickly became a fan favorite (popular character).

He won his first championship belt in 2002, but it wasn’t until 2006 that he became champion for the first time when he defeated JBL (José Luis Rodríguez).

Cena is currently ranked 5th among active wrestlers according to Pro Wrestling Illustrated, behind John Layfield (JBL), Kurt Angle, Edge, The Undertaker.