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WWE Legend John Cena posted a picture of Stone Cold Steve Austin on his Instagram account on December 18th. Though Cena is notoriously known for treating his Instagram account as a photo dumpster, a habit he has acknowledged on record, this may be a tease towards WrestleMania 40. JOHN CENA VS. STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN AT WRESTLEMANIA 40? While Austin retired from professional wrestling a long while ago, Cena has gone part-time due to his commitments to Hollywood. However, Austin had his last match in WWE against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 and Cena was back as a performer till Crown Jewel. The two candidates for WWE GOAT have never fought against each other in the squared circle, though they have crossed paths on several occasions. Will this be a start to an upcoming dream match between two fan-favorite behemoths of wrestling? Or is this maybe a hint that the two are to star in something together? 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania</h2>
One of WWE’s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotion’s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania Origins</h2>
WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWA’s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWA’s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPV’s name originated from WWF’s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s.

As WWF’s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didn’t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcade’s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Evolution of WrestleMania</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation</b></h3>
Even with its debut, WrestleMania’s core tenet was “go big or go home”. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin.

The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the '80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling.

Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country - New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition.

In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotion’s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year.

However, WrestleMania’s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early ‘90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity.

The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertaker’s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns.

This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt.

The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austin’s feud with The Rock.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones</b></h3>
In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flair’s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV.

WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertaker’s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryan’s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania during the 2010s</b></h3>
The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a woman’s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey.
<h3 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania in the 2020s</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 36</b></h4>
WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 37</b></h4>
While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience.

This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Network’s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 38</b></h4>
WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 39</b></h4>
In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania XL Event Details</h2>
<b>Event Name Change:</b> WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania.

<b>Venue:</b> This year's Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events.

<b>Duration:</b> Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Attractions of WrestleMania XL</h3>
<b>Interview Panels:</b> Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers.

<b>Gaming Tournament:</b> A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches.

<b>Live Podcast Recordings:</b> Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions.

<b>Meet-and-Greets:</b> Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available.

<b>Merchandise Store:</b> A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania's 40-year history.

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<h2>"Stone Cold" Steve Austin 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a name that reverberates through the stands of a WWE show like wildfire. Whenever that broken glass cracks through the speakers, a pop is heard like never before.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

?The Rattlesnake? is a Superstar of the people and is by far the most popular Superstar to have ever stepped foot in the WWE ring. In a career that lasted nearly 7 years, he was able to make himself larger than life.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/rd-talent/Bio/Steve_Austin_bio.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-noaft="1" />
<h2>History</h2>
<h3>Early Career and WCW</h3>
Stone Cold began his career in NWA and quickly made his talent into a recognized feature. He was soon recruited to WCW where he performed for a good 5 years.

There, he got into the roots of what would be his gimmick for the rest of his career.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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Noticing the grass was greener for him in WWE, Austin decided to make the switch, a decision that would change the course of wrestling history.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h3>WWE / WWF</h3>
At WWE, then WWF, Stone Cold earned the faith of Vince McMahon and his creative team. They saw the potential in him to be the big star they needed after the departure of prominent Wrestling greats such as Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, and Randy Savage.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/e8/2e/75e82ecc08d01ce2d210d0792c8d2f69.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600" data-noaft="1" />

Austin rose to fame during his feud with Jake ?The Snake? Roberts. During the King of the Ring tournament, ?The Rattlesnake? took advantage of Roberts? Biblical persona to cite ?Austin 3:16? in place of John 3:16.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

This became a huge part of his persona as Stone Cold rose to the top of the business. As the Attitude Era settled in, Austin became the poster boy of the era and was in his element.

&nbsp;

The era was perfect for his rebellious character and for an audience that always loved to see someone sticking it to the boss.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h3>Attitude Era and feud with Vince McMahon</h3>
Stone Cold skyrocketed to the stars when he actively fought WWE CEO and Chairman Vince Mcmahon in various feuds, taking down the boss on multiple occasions.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb aligncenter" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/photo/image/2012/01/02_SCSA_McMahon.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="316" data-noaft="1" />

This was the first time McMahon himself got involved in feuds, and the crowd absolutely loved the merciless Stone Cold who cared the least for the hierarchy.

Apart from various World Championship reigns, Stone Cold was known for the most bizarre entrances in WWE. ?The Rattlesnake? was seen riding a quad bike, a fire truck filled with beer, as well as a cement truck, all used for the express purpose of attacking Vince Mcmahon.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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At one point, Austin even filled the Chairman?s beautiful Corvette with wet cement, an event which soon went down as one of the most iconic moments of WWE history. Steve Austin would not leave McMahon and even ambushed him in a hospital!

The former WCW Superstar was a key figure who almost single handily turned the tide of viewership back in the favor of WWE in the Monday Night Wars with WCW, an effort which has been assumed as a lost cause for WWE.

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<h3>Rivalry with The Rock</h3>
The rise of The Rock and ?Mankind? Mick Foley boosted the Attitude Era to its peak. Steve Austin then met the greatest rival he would ever face, which was The Rock.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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Never before had there been a feud so high profile, and so tightly contested. Fans felt like they were seeing Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant again, but this was much bigger.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

?The Brahma Bull? and ?The Rattlesnake? battled it out for 4 straight years in a clash of the most popular Superstars in WWE at the time. This was arguably the point where WWE reached its peak.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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Stone Cold had a set of memorable feuds with Triple H in the meantime and even led the WWE roster against the invading WCW Superstars during the Invasion storyline, which established him as the one-man show of WWE.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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<h3>Retirement and appearances for WWE</h3>
Stone Cold was a great wrestler, but all good things must come to an end. An injury suffered in 1997 aggravated as he wrestled more matches and became a serious drawback for him after 2000.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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The era of Austin was over as the Attitude times changed, and the big man retired after a final WrestleMania match with The Rock- a fitting end to a glorious career.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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Stone Cold didn?t fully leave WWE and still constantly appears on the shows as a guest referee or to simply Stun everyone and leave. His signature beer smash never gets old and he remains one of the most popular stars in WWE today.

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Stone Cold offers everyone a beer, but only a few escape the ring without getting Stunned shortly after. WWE Superstars never seem to get the gist of that. It was Austin 3:16 then, and the beer keeps on coming for Stone Cold.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h2>"Stone Cold" Steve Austin 2021 Net Worth<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></h2>
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As of 2021, ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin has a net worth of $30 million according to Celebrity Net worth. This figure is bound to rise following the start of his podcast and other endorsements.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h2>"Stone Cold" Steve Austin 2021 Achievements<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></h2>
In his illustrious career, Stone Cold has won the WWF Championship 6 times, the WWF Intercontinental Championship 2 times, the WWF Tag Team Championship 4 times, and the Million Dollar Championship 1 time.

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He is also the most popular WWE Superstar of all time and is the constant choice of Hulk Hogan, John Cena, The Undertaker, and Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson on their list of the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h2>How to contact "Stone Cold" Steve Austin<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></h2>
Stone Cold can be contacted through his social media handles on Instagram and Twitter:

Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steveaustinbsr/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@steveaustinbsr</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/steveaustinBSR?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@steveaustinBSR</a>

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<td valign="top">Real name</td>
<td valign="middle">Steve Austin<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Born</td>
<td valign="middle">December 18, 1964</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Nationality</td>
<td valign="middle">United States of America<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Height</td>
<td valign="middle">6?ft 2?in (188?cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Weight</td>
<td valign="middle">252?lb (114?kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Marital Status</td>
<td valign="middle">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Spouse</td>
<td valign="middle">Kristin Feres</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Debut</td>
<td valign="middle">January 8, 1996 (WWE/WWF), September 30, 1989 (Pro Wrestling)</td>
</tr>
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<td valign="top">Trained by</td>
<td valign="middle">Chris Adams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Ring name(s)</td>
<td valign="middle">Steve Austin

'Stunning' Steve Austin

'Superstar' Steve Austin

The Ringmaster

'Stone Cold' Steve Austin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Net Worth</td>
<td valign="middle">$30 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin

&#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements &#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin is a name that reverberates through the stands of a WWE show like wildfire. Whenever that broken glass cracks through the speakers, a pop is heard like never before.? ?The Rattlesnake? is a Superstar of the people and is by far the most popular Superstar to have ever stepped foot in the WWE ring. In a career that lasted nearly 7 years, he was able to make himself larger than life.? History Early Career and WCW Stone Cold began his career in NWA and quickly made his talent into a recognized feature. He was soon recruited to WCW where he performed for a good 5 years. There, he got into the roots of what would be his gimmick for the rest of his career.? Noticing the grass was greener for him in WWE, Austin decided to make the switch, a decision that would change the course of wrestling history.? WWE / WWF At WWE, then WWF, Stone Cold earned the faith of Vince McMahon and his creative team. They saw the potential in him to be the big star they needed after the departure of prominent Wrestling greats such as Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, and Randy Savage. Austin rose to fame during his feud with Jake ?The Snake? Roberts. During the King of the Ring tournament, ?The Rattlesnake? took advantage of Roberts? Biblical persona to cite ?Austin 3:16? in place of John 3:16.? This became a huge part of his persona as Stone Cold rose to the top of the business. As the Attitude Era settled in, Austin became the poster boy of the era and was in his element. &nbsp; The era was perfect for his rebellious character and for an audience that always loved to see someone sticking it to the boss.? Attitude Era and feud with Vince McMahon Stone Cold skyrocketed to the stars when he actively fought WWE CEO and Chairman Vince Mcmahon in various feuds, taking down the boss on multiple occasions.? This was the first time McMahon himself got involved in feuds, and the crowd absolutely loved the merciless Stone Cold who cared the least for the hierarchy. Apart from various World Championship reigns, Stone Cold was known for the most bizarre entrances in WWE. ?The Rattlesnake? was seen riding a quad bike, a fire truck filled with beer, as well as a cement truck, all used for the express purpose of attacking Vince Mcmahon.? At one point, Austin even filled the Chairman?s beautiful Corvette with wet cement, an event which soon went down as one of the most iconic moments of WWE history. Steve Austin would not leave McMahon and even ambushed him in a hospital! The former WCW Superstar was a key figure who almost single handily turned the tide of viewership back in the favor of WWE in the Monday Night Wars with WCW, an effort which has been assumed as a lost cause for WWE. Rivalry with The Rock The rise of The Rock and ?Mankind? Mick Foley boosted the Attitude Era to its peak. Steve Austin then met the greatest rival he would ever face, which was The Rock.? Never before had there been a feud so high profile, and so tightly contested. Fans felt like they were seeing Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant again, but this was much bigger.? ?The Brahma Bull? and ?The Rattlesnake? battled it out for 4 straight years in a clash of the most popular Superstars in WWE at the time. This was arguably the point where WWE reached its peak.? Stone Cold had a set of memorable feuds with Triple H in the meantime and even led the WWE roster against the invading WCW Superstars during the Invasion storyline, which established him as the one-man show of WWE.? Retirement and appearances for WWE Stone Cold was a great wrestler, but all good things must come to an end. An injury suffered in 1997 aggravated as he wrestled more matches and became a serious drawback for him after 2000.? The era of Austin was over as the Attitude times changed, and the big man retired after a final WrestleMania match with The Rock- a fitting end to a glorious career.? Stone Cold didn?t fully leave WWE and still constantly appears on the shows as a guest referee or to simply Stun everyone and leave. His signature beer smash never gets old and he remains one of the most popular stars in WWE today. Stone Cold offers everyone a beer, but only a few escape the ring without getting Stunned shortly after. WWE Superstars never seem to get the gist of that. It was Austin 3:16 then, and the beer keeps on coming for Stone Cold.? &#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin 2021 Net Worth? As of 2021, ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin has a net worth of $30 million according to Celebrity Net worth. This figure is bound to rise following the start of his podcast and other endorsements.? &#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin 2021 Achievements? In his illustrious career, Stone Cold has won the WWF Championship 6 times, the WWF Intercontinental Championship 2 times, the WWF Tag Team Championship 4 times, and the Million Dollar Championship 1 time. He is also the most popular WWE Superstar of all time and is the constant choice of Hulk Hogan, John Cena, The Undertaker, and Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson on their list of the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling.? How to contact &#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin? Stone Cold can be contacted through his social media handles on Instagram and Twitter: Instagram: @steveaustinbsr Twitter: @steveaustinBSR   Real name Steve Austin?  Born December 18, 1964  Nationality United States of America?  Height 6?ft 2?in (188?cm)  Weight 252?lb (114?kg)  Marital Status Married  Spouse Kristin Feres  Debut January 8, 1996 (WWE/WWF), September 30, 1989 (Pro Wrestling)  Trained by Chris Adams  Ring name(s) Steve Austin &#8216;Stunning&#8217; Steve Austin &#8216;Superstar&#8217; Steve Austin The Ringmaster &#8216;Stone Cold&#8217; Steve Austin  Net Worth $30 million

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">John Cena: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</h2>
Love him or hate him, but you cannot deny that Cena has an unparalleled mainstream appeal that resonates with not just wrestling fans but also non-wrestling audiences. John Cena is one of the richest wrestlers in the world, with an estimated net worth of $80 million as of 2023.

[caption id="attachment_1235087" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1235087 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-90070816.jpg" alt="John Cena" width="1920" height="1496" /> LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestler John Cena picks up wrestler Randy Orton as wrestler Triple H (R) looks on during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]

No other wrestler in the world has polarized opinions as much as John Cena. For some, he's just a pretty face who had the backing of the management and became "Super Cena." For many others, he is the champ who ran the camp for WWE when there were no legitimate stars.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s early life</b></h2>
Born on April 23, 1977, in West Newbury, Massachusetts. John Cena was born to John Cena Sr. and Carol Cena. The American star inherits Italian heritage from his father while his mother is of French-Canadian and English descent. Cena is the second eldest in his household as he has an elder brother, Stephan Cena, along with three younger siblings including Dan Cena, Matt Cena, and Sean Cena. John Cena has a degree in exercise psychology and body movement.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s wife and children</b></h2>
The wrestler's personal life made headlines in 2009 when he tied the knot with an American real estate agent Elizabeth Huberdeau. However, their love did not withstand the test of time and the couple officially parted ways via a high-profile divorce in July 2012. Cena found love again in Shay Shariatzadeh and the couple got married on October 20, 2022. He doesn't have any children of his own as of now.

[caption id="attachment_420664" align="aligncenter" width="1288"]<img class="wp-image-420664 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201023193935/GettyImages-1198905811-1.jpg" alt="John Cena" width="1288" height="1920" /> WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Shay Shariatzadeh and John Cena attend the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Dolittle" at Regency Village Theatre on January 11, 2020 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
John Cena enjoys a net worth of $80 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. The contributor to his staggering wealth is his contract with the World Wrestling Diversion, which fetches him a whopping $10 million every year. He also has endorsements with brands like Capri Sun, Fruity Pebbles, Hefty, Gillette, Gold’s Gym, etc.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s career timeline</b></h2>
Cena made his debut with the WWF on October 10, 2000, with a discarded robot-human character called The Prototype. Despite this horrible start, he went on to become one of the most successful WWE stars of all time.

His incredible records include 16 reigns with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (the top belt in WWE in its various forms, including the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship). The only other person with the same number of title reigns is the Nature Boy Ric Flair.

Besides this, he is also a five-time United States Champion. Although Cena is not much known for his tag team skills, he is a four-time Tag Team Champion in the WWE. All four times, he won this with different people, namely Batista, Shawn Michaels, David Otunga, and The Miz.

[caption id="attachment_420657" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-420657 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201023193730/GettyImages-142809016-1.jpg" alt="John Cena Elimination Chamber" width="1920" height="1282" /> MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 1: John Cena looks on before his match against Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson during WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)[/caption]

He also won the Royal Rumble in 2008 and 2013. John Cena has been a part of the main event of Wrestlemania, a record five times in 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013 respectively. This only leaves him behind Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, and Triple H for the most Wrestlemania appearances.

His latest Wrestlemania appearance saw him lose to Austin Theory as the latter retained his United States Title at WWE WrestleMania 39. The only championship lacking in his record is the Intercontinental Championship, stopping him from being a Grand Slam Champion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Being one of the leading faces of WWE for years, John Cena has been successful in bagging many endorsements and sponsorship deals. He has been the face of big brands including Capri Sun, Gillette, Fruity Pebbles, and Gold Gym. The wrestler has also worked with brands like Subway and Honda.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s career stats</b></h2>
In his glorious wrestling career spanning over two decades, Cena has featured in a total of 2285 matches. He has maintained a good winning percentage of 78.7% with victories in 1799 games while a total of 431 matches saw him ending on the wrong side of the result. A total of 2.4% of matches (55 games) in Cena's career ended in a draw.
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s investment</b></h2>
John Cena has made good investments in real estate and the proof of the same is his property in the Land O' Lakes, Tampa, Florida. He also owns another property in San Diego.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s wrestling records </b><b></b></h2>
After spending over two decades in the ring, it is needless to say that Cena has plenty of records under his belt.
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 	<li>He is the 16-time world champion and shares this record with Ric Flair.</li>
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 	<li>He has a staggering 78.7% win-loss record since the start of the year 2000</li>
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 	<li>He is also a two-time Royal Rumble winner and shares this record with Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Batista, Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge, and Brock Lesnar</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b> A look at the achievements in the career of John Cena</b></h2>
John Cena boasts of having a plethora of achievements in WWE that helped him make a name for himself and establish himself as one of the legends.
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 	<li> 16x WWE champion</li>
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 	<li>5x WWE United States Champion</li>
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 	<li>2x Royal Rumble winner</li>
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 	<li>2x Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestler Of The Year</li>
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 	<li>5x WrestleMania main events</li>
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 	<li>1x Money in the Bank ladder match winner ( 2012)</li>
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 	<li>Four-time WWE tag team champion (with Shawn Michaels, Batista, The Miz and David Otunga)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">10x Slammy Award winner ( Superstar of the Year 2009, 2010, 2012)</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Cena has associated himself with some of the best causes in the world. These include the Boys &amp; Girls Club, Kids Wish Network, Special Olympics, Answer the Call, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and several more. He has also granted over 650 wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation to achieve the title of granting most wishes by an individual.

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In 2011, John Cena donated the nine million frequent flyer miles he had accumulated to the Make a Wish Foundation and an additional 4.5 million in 2013. He donated over $500,000 to help fight the California wildfires and became the 2018 recipient of the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award for his philanthropy.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>A look into the massive car collection of John Cena</b></h2>
John Cena once mentioned, <em>"I don’t just buy them to buy them. I buy them because I enjoy them, and every car has a story," </em>and thus it should be no surprise that his garage is filled with cars from almost every category, be it sports cars, muscle cars or Italian vehicles. Cena owns a 1969 British MG MGC Restomodded with a big American V8 and he purchased it with the help of cool guys from Texas Metal.

The wrestler also owns other sports cars, including a 2006 Dodge Viper, a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 1991 Lincoln Continental, and two Ford GTs, one from 2006 and the other from 2017. 1984 Cadillac Coupe Deville was his first car while nowadays he is often spotted in a 2021 Honda Civic Type-R.

Speaking of his muscle cars collection, Cena owns a 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger, a 1969 AMC AMX, a 1969 COPO Chevrolet Camaro, a 1970 AMC Rebel Machine, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350, 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 1969 Dodge Daytona, 1970 Buick GSX, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 1970 Pontiac GT Judge, 1970 Chevy Nova, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner, and 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360, a 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 and a rare 2007 Ford Mustang Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition.

He also has a huge Italian sports car collection with beauties like the 2004 Ferrari 360 Spider, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti OTO, 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe, 2008 Mercedes-SLR McLaren, a 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo CMC Stradale, and 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider.

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S, a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, a heavily customized 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom, and a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition from John Cena's luxury cars collection.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s house</b></h2>
Cena resides in his mansion at the Land O' Lakes, Tampa, Florida. He splurged $525,000 in 2005 to become owner of the estate that boasts of an area of over 10,000 square feet. The purchase has been fruitful for the wrestler, as it is currently valued at around $4 million. Cena made heavy renovations in the house and the viewers finally got a glimpse of his luxurious adobe in a reality show named <em>Total Bellas. </em>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>John Cena’s social media accounts</b></h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCena?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johncena/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
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<td><b>Full Name </b></td>
<td><b>John Felix Anthony Cena Jr.</b></td>
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<td><b>Popular Name </b></td>
<td><b>John Cena</b></td>
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<td><b>Born </b></td>
<td><b>April 23, 1977</b></td>
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<td><b>Place of birth</b></td>
<td><b> West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.</b></td>
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<td><b>Age </b></td>
<td><b>46</b></td>
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<td><b>Height </b></td>
<td><b>6ft 1 inch</b></td>
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<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><b>Approx 251 lbs</b></td>
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<td><b>Parents</b></td>
<td><b>John Joseph Cena and Carol Cena</b></td>
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<td><b>Siblings </b></td>
<td><b> Dan Cena, Matt Cena, Sean Cena, Steve Cena</b></td>
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<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>American</b></td>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td><b>Italian Descent </b></td>
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<td><b>Occupation</b></td>
<td><b>Professional wrestler, actor, rapper, television presenter</b></td>
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<td><b>Net Worth</b></td>
<td><b>$80 Million</b></td>
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<td><b>Salary </b></td>
<td><b>$12</b></td>
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<td><b>Children </b></td>
<td><b>No</b></td>
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<td><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td><b>Married to Shay Shariatzadeh</b></td>
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<td><b>Endorsements </b></td>
<td><b>Capri Sun, Fruity Pebbles, Gillette, Gold's Gym and Hefty</b></td>
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