John Cena is a future WWE Hall of Famer
John Cena is arguably the greatest superstar to have stepped foot inside a pro-wrestling ring. His achievements are what dreams consist of. He is a role model for many superstars who are currently plying their trade in pro wrestling and his accomplishments will continue to inspire future generations till eternity.
Now let us come to what is #CenaMonth. WWE recently announced that they will be celebrating the month of June as John Cena month to pay homage to the legendary wrestler. 20 years ago, Cena made his debut on SmackDown and came to the ring to confront the Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle.
That was the beginning of something special. The Leader of Cenation soon became the most popular wrestler in WWE. Cena deserves all the love and adulation that he gets and now he will be honored throughout the month across the various social channels of WWE.
John Cena is a 16-time world champion in WWE and is currently tied with the two-time Hall of Famer Ric Flair.
WWE was forever changed on June 27, 2002, when a then-unknown powerhouse by the name of John Cena stormed onto SmackDown for the very first time.
Answering an open challenge issued by Kurt Angle, Cena boldly declared himself an agent of “ruthless aggression” before paint-brushing The Olympic Gold Medalist across the face. The rest, as they say, is history.
Sixteen World Title reigns, countless Attitude Adjustments and numerous Hollywood blockbusters later, Cena’s debut remains a watershed moment in sports-entertainment lore, the introduction of arguably the biggest Superstar of the modern era, if not WWE history.
In honor of the upcoming 20-year anniversary of that seminal night, WWE is paying tribute to The Cenation Leader throughout June with the launch of #CenaMonth.
Starting today, keep your eyes locked on WWE social platforms to celebrate all things John Cena. The festivities include a brand-new episode of WWE Playback featuring The Cenation Leader breaking down his own debut, Cena-themed editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist, a bevy of rare and unseen photos, tons of classic throwback videos, and much more!
Join the celebration by sharing your favorite Cena moments and memories all month long using the hashtag #CenaMonth.
In this segment, we will take a look at the various titles John Cena has won throughout his illustrious career.
| Championship | No. of times won |
| WWE Championship | 13 times |
| World Heavyweight Championship | 3 times |
| WWE United States Championship | 5 times |
| WWE Tag Team Championship | 2 times (once with The Miz and once with David Otunga) |
| World Tag Team Championship | 2 times (once with Batista and once with Shawn Michaels) |
John Cena is also a two-time men’s Royal Rumble match winner in 2008 and 2013 respectively. He also won the Money in the Bank contract in 2012 but cashed in unsuccessfully against CM Punk.
During his time in Ohio Valley Wrestling, he won the OVW Heavyweight Championship on one occasion and the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship once with Rico Constantino.
In Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Cena was the UPW World Heavyweight Champion on one occasion.
Cena has faced some of the greatest wrestlers of all time during his successful career. He has faced the likes of The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, The Rock, Big Show, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, and many more.
Cena’s last appearance in WWE was at the SummerSlam event last year. He challenged Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship in the main event of the pay-per-view. The match was evenly contested but the Tribal Chief managed to get the victory to retain his title. Brock Lesnar made a surprise appearance after the match had ended. The Beast Incarnate delivered multiple German Suplexes and an F-5 to Cena.
Cena has shifted his focus to Hollywood over the past few years but he has said time and again that WWE is his home. That is why he makes an appearance every now and then in the company, taking time out from his busy schedule.
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