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John Cena is a professional wrestler, actor and musician. He is currently signed to WWE and is best known for his time with the company.

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14 Sep, 2011

WWE.com interview

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Cena talks to WWE.com about WWE Superstars as the latest installment to WWE’s video game franchise.

To me, it was like the games I grew up really liking. I don’t want to say it’s a throwback, because the game is technologically as good as any other game. But it’s got the gameplay and the over-the-top moves that I like. It’s very pick-up-and-go.

28 Mar, 2010

Wrestlemania 26

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Wrestlemania 26 is held at The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event features Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes vs Ted DiBiase, Triple H vs Sheamus, Rey Mysterio vs CM Punk, Bret Hart vs Vince McMahon, Chris Jericho vs Edge, John Cena vs Batista and The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels in a retirement match.

WWE WrestleMania 26 2010 Highlights

5 Apr, 2009

Wrestlemania 25

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Wrestlemania 25 is held the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The event is the 25th anniversary of the pay-per-view. The show features Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho vs WWE Legends Team, Rey Mysterio vs JBL, The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs Edge vs Big Show and Triple H vs Randy Orton. Mickey Rourke appears and punches Chris Jericho.

Wrestlemania 25 Highlights

1 Apr, 2007

Wrestlemania 23

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Wrestlemania 23 is held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The event features The Undertaker vs Batista, Chris Benoit vs MVP, Great Khali vs Kane, Bobby Lashley with Donald Trump vs Umaga with Vince McMahon in which the losing billionaire has their head shaved and John Cena vs Shawn Michaels.

The Battle of the Billionaires takes place at WrestleMania 23

2 Apr, 2006

Wrestlemania 22

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Wrestlemania 22 is held at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The event features Edge vs Mick Foley, Trish Stratus vs Mickie James, The Undertaker vs Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle vs Randy Orton and John Cena vs Triple H

Wrestlemania 22 (Highlights) HD

Wrestlemania 21

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Wrestlemania 21 is held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The event features a 30 man battle royal, Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero, The Undertaker vs Randy Orton, Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels, John Cena vs JBL and Batista vs Triple H.

Wrestlemania 20

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Wrestlemania 20 is held at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event is the 20th anniversary of Wrestlemania. It features John Cena vs Big Show, Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar, Victoria vs Molly Holly, Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle, The Undertaker vs Kane and Chris Benoit vs Triple H vs Shawn Michaels.

5 Mar, 1999

Begins wrestling training

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Cena decides to pursue professional wrestling as a career. He enrolls in Ultimate University, a wrestling school run by Ultimate Pro Wrestling. He trains under the tutelage of Rick Bassman.

23 Apr, 1977

John Cena born in W. Newbury, Mass.

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Cena is born the second eldest of five brothers in West Newbury, Mass. Cena develops an early interest in bodybuilding and football, going on to pursue both in high school and at Springfield College.