John Cena - Biography Flash

Early Life and Career Beginnings John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. was born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Growing up in a family of five brothers, Cena was exposed to sports and physical fitness at an early age. His father, John Cena Sr., was a wrestling fan and an announcer, which influenced young John’s interest in the sport. Cena attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence before transferring to Cushing Academy, a private prep boarding school. He later attended Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he was an NCAA Division III All-American center on the college football team, wearing the number 54, which is still used on some of his WWE merchandise. After graduating with a degree in exercise physiology and body movement, Cena pursued a career in bodybuilding. In 1999, he made a pivotal decision to transition into professional wrestling, enrolling in Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) in California, where he trained under Rick Bassman. He adopted the persona of "T