The 47-year-old’s rise to fame began in 2002 when WWE signed him, and he garnered attention from viewers for his charismatic persona and impressive in-ring abilities.
He debuted on WWE’s flagship show, SmackDown, with his famous character, Doctor of Thuganomics.
Over the next two decades, Cena became one of the most prominent figures in the show’s history.
In recent years, he’s broken into Hollywood, starring in roles such as Fast & Furious 9, Bumblebee, and The Suicide Squad.
Cena’s fans have been left heartbroken after he opened up about his cancer diagnosis.
John Cena
John Cena has shared a devastating cancer diagnosis. Credit: Alamy
One fan writes: “I really admire John Cena for being brave enough to speak out about his experience.”
