John Cena is unstoppable. He tears it up in the gym, supports multiple charities, breaks WWE records, and is taking Hollywood by storm. Clearly, our first cover star of 2016 had one hell of a year. Here are some of the superstar’s most memorable moments.SEE ALSO: Cena Kills Inner Child on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon>>
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Cena Becomes New U.S. Champion
After winning the WWE World Title on 15 occasions, John would go into WrestleMania 31 to fight for the United States Championship against one of his toughest opponents yet, Rusev.Since Cena had been defeated by Rusev at the ‘Fast Lane’ pay-per-view earlier in the year, many felt that John’s time wearing a championship belt was over. They were wrong. Super Cena would win the United States Championship before more than 75,000 in attendance at WrestleMania, embarking on one of most exciting times in his career.SEE ALSO: The 10 Best, “It’s John Cena Spoofs>>
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The U.S. Open Challenge
John Cena may have been at the top the card in WWE for a long time, but with great power comes great responsibility. John is known for giving the under-dog a chance.After winning the United States Championship, John would begin his U.S. Open Challenge. Every week he would defend the title, making it one of the ‘must see’ segments of WWE Raw every Monday night. During the weekly open challenge, John battled through some of his best matches to date against the likes of Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, and Sami Zayn.SEE ALSO:John Cena Benches 463 LBs>>
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No ‘Trainwreck’ on the Big Screen
In one of the surprise movie highlights of 2015, John Cena starred alongside Amy Shumer in what many are calling the comedy of the year.Although John has starred in movies before, Trainwreck was his highest profile foray into the silver screen yet. In the movie, John plays one of Amy’s love interests and even does a nude scene! The critics were overwhelmingly positive towards John’s performance, particularly for his ad-libbed comedy lines, and excellent delivery.SEE ALSO: John Cena Gets Nude in Trainwreck>>SEE ALSO:
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Busted Nose
During a match on the July 27th episode of WWE Raw, Seth Rollins blasted John with a devastating high-knee to the face, which resulted in John’s nose swelling to double it’s natural size.
Given the severity of the injury, most wrestlers would have been out for the count, but ‘Super Cena’ would battle on, despite heavy blood loss. John managed to successfully defend the US Championship and once again prove that when the bell rings, “You Can’t See” John Cena. SEE ALSO:Cena Suffers Horrible Nose Break on Raw>>
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Granting Wishes
In August 2015, the Make-A-Wish foundation announced that John Cena had reached 500 wishes, granted to seriously ill children who had asked to meet their hero. Since the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980, no other celebrity has granted as many wishes as Cena. The many hours he spends in the gym, and his unparalleled commitment to performing all year round with the WWE, is matched only by his passion for doing positive work in the community. There is no question that ‘Super Cena’ is a moniker he has earned and rightly deserves. SEE ALSO: Cena Nominated for Sports Humanitarian of the Year>>
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Cena Slams Stewart
When John Cena challenged Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship back at SummerSlam, the match had even greater significance than a single title reign. Had John beat Seth, he would have beaten Ric Flair’s record 16 world title wins.Of all the people to shatter Cena’s record breaking dreams, no one would have predicted that the Daily Show’s, Jon Stewart would be the one. As the match drew to a close, Stewart would blast Cena with a steel chair, allowing Rollins to hold on to the belt.The next night on WWE RAW, in front of thousands live in attendance and millions watching around the world, John Cena would exact his revenge, slamming Jon Steward with the ‘Attitude Adjustment’. Don’t mess with Cena!SEE ALSO: John Stewart Helps Seth Rollins beat Cena>>
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Record U.S. Title Wins
Despite losing the title to Seth Rollins (who became the first man ever to hold the World and United States titles at the same time), John would regain the belt at ‘Night of Champions’. This victory would mark the 5th time that John Cena has been United States Champion, setting a record in the WWE era of the title.SEE ALSO:John Cena Cranks Out the Cleans>>
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Sister Act
Hot on the heels of his breakout performance in Trainwreck, it was announced that John Cena had been cast in another blockbuster comedy movie.In Sisters, which stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, John has impressed the critics once again with his ability to be funny. For a man the size of John, it’s never easy to step out of a stereotypical ‘big man’ role, but Hollywood is starting to take notice of John’s abilities out of the ring.
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Returns to Raw
If anyone thought that they had lost John Cena to Hollywood in 2015, they got a pleasant surprise during the final WWE Raw of the year. In a triumphant return, Cena threw his hat back into the United States championship hunt, and made it clear that he intended to win back the belt.Whilst a future in the movies awaits John, there is no doubt that his commitment and passion towards WWE is as strong as ever. 2016 could be John’s best year yet.SEE ALSO:Cena Shows Some Love for Olympic Lifter>>
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Back on the M&F Cover
As 2015 drew to a close it was announced that John would proudly return to the cover of our very own Muscle & Fitness magazine, out in January 2016.
When you think about the qualities of a true hero and inspiration, and what it takes to grace the cover of M&F, few can match the qualifications of John Cena.Here is a man who kills it in the gym, gives back to the community, and continues to strive into new and unfamiliar waters. We cant wait to see what Super Cena accomplishes in 2016.
John Cena is unstoppable. He tears it up in the gym, supports multiple charities, breaks WWE records, and is taking Hollywood by storm. Clearly, our first cover star of 2016 had one hell of a year. Here are some of the superstar’s most memorable moments.
After winning the WWE World Title on 15 occasions, John would go into WrestleMania 31 to fight for the United States Championship against one of his toughest opponents yet, Rusev.
Since Cena had been defeated by Rusev at the ‘Fast Lane’ pay-per-view earlier in the year, many felt that John’s time wearing a championship belt was over. They were wrong. Super Cena would win the United States Championship before more than 75,000 in attendance at WrestleMania, embarking on one of most exciting times in his career.
John Cena may have been at the top the card in WWE for a long time, but with great power comes great responsibility. John is known for giving the under-dog a chance.
After winning the United States Championship, John would begin his U.S. Open Challenge. Every week he would defend the title, making it one of the ‘must see’ segments of WWE Raw every Monday night. During the weekly open challenge, John battled through some of his best matches to date against the likes of Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, and Sami Zayn.
In one of the surprise movie highlights of 2015, John Cena starred alongside Amy Shumer in what many are calling the comedy of the year.
Although John has starred in movies before, Trainwreck was his highest profile foray into the silver screen yet. In the movie, John plays one of Amy’s love interests and even does a nude scene! The critics were overwhelmingly positive towards John’s performance, particularly for his ad-libbed comedy lines, and excellent delivery.
During a match on the July 27th episode of WWE Raw, Seth Rollins blasted John with a devastating high-knee to the face, which resulted in John’s nose swelling to double it’s natural size.
Given the severity of the injury, most wrestlers would have been out for the count, but ‘Super Cena’ would battle on, despite heavy blood loss. John managed to successfully defend the US Championship and once again prove that when the bell rings, “You Can’t See” John Cena.
In August 2015, the Make-A-Wish foundation announced that John Cena had reached 500 wishes, granted to seriously ill children who had asked to meet their hero. Since the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980, no other celebrity has granted as many wishes as Cena. The many hours he spends in the gym, and his unparalleled commitment to performing all year round with the WWE, is matched only by his passion for doing positive work in the community. There is no question that ‘Super Cena’ is a moniker he has earned and rightly deserves.
When John Cena challenged Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship back at SummerSlam, the match had even greater significance than a single title reign. Had John beat Seth, he would have beaten Ric Flair’s record 16 world title wins.
Of all the people to shatter Cena’s record breaking dreams, no one would have predicted that the Daily Show’s, Jon Stewart would be the one. As the match drew to a close, Stewart would blast Cena with a steel chair, allowing Rollins to hold on to the belt.
The next night on WWE RAW, in front of thousands live in attendance and millions watching around the world, John Cena would exact his revenge, slamming Jon Steward with the ‘Attitude Adjustment’. Don’t mess with Cena!
Despite losing the title to Seth Rollins (who became the first man ever to hold the World and United States titles at the same time), John would regain the belt at ‘Night of Champions’. This victory would mark the 5th time that John Cena has been United States Champion, setting a record in the WWE era of the title.
Hot on the heels of his breakout performance in Trainwreck, it was announced that John Cena had been cast in another blockbuster comedy movie.
In Sisters, which stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, John has impressed the critics once again with his ability to be funny. For a man the size of John, it’s never easy to step out of a stereotypical ‘big man’ role, but Hollywood is starting to take notice of John’s abilities out of the ring.
Returns to Raw
If anyone thought that they had lost John Cena to Hollywood in 2015, they got a pleasant surprise during the final WWE Raw of the year. In a triumphant return, Cena threw his hat back into the United States championship hunt, and made it clear that he intended to win back the belt.
Whilst a future in the movies awaits John, there is no doubt that his commitment and passion towards WWE is as strong as ever. 2016 could be John’s best year yet.
As 2015 drew to a close it was announced that John would proudly return to the cover of our very own Muscle & Fitness magazine, out in January 2016.
When you think about the qualities of a true hero and inspiration, and what it takes to grace the cover of M&F, few can match the qualifications of John Cena.
Here is a man who kills it in the gym, gives back to the community, and continues to strive into new and unfamiliar waters. We cant wait to see what Super Cena accomplishes in 2016.
