

The 16-time World Champion John Cena recently spilled the beans about how his incredible wife, Shay Shariatzadeh, is not just by his side but actively shaping his WWE journey.
In the world of WWE, it’s not just John Cena taking center stage, but his incredible wife, who’s adding her own magic behind the scenes! Love and wrestling make an unbeatable tag team, and this duo is proof. Since tying the knot, Shay’s not just his partner in life, but a crucial force in his wrestling career.
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Shay Shariatzadeh and the unseen power behind John Cena
John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh said ‘I do’ in 2020, but their love story began back in 2019. Since then, Shay has become the secret weapon of the Cenation Leader. She’s not just his partner in life, but also in the ring, cheering him on every step of the way. Born in Iran, Shay is not your ordinary WWE superstar’s spouse. She’s an engineer by day, and her family background is just as impressive as her husband’s career.

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But here’s the real kicker – Shay Shariatzadeh isn’t just a ringside cheerleader. She’s a behind-the-scenes powerhouse! In a recent interview on Corey Graves‘ After the Bell podcast, John Cena spilled the beans. She’s seen it all, from the backstage chaos to the electrifying shows.
He said, “It’s been incredible because I think when you, certainly in my perspective, when you partner with someone and love someone, you want to share with them all aspects of your life. And WWE has been such a big chapter of my life; not only has my wife been here at ringside, but she has seen every aspect of the business.”
With a surgeon mom and an influential brother, Shariatzadeh has a circle of power and support. It was love at first sight for John Cena when he spotted her in a Vancouver restaurant, and since then, they’ve been an unstoppable team.

What’s more, she’s even had a hand in crafting some of Cena’s iconic promos. Talk about a power couple! Cena also added, “We got into the production truck. She has written dialogue with me. She has sat and listened to how matches are and is a great sounding board for, ‘Does this make sense?'”
His wife’s curiosity delved deep into Cena’s world, making her adept at crafting amazing matches. John Cena is making the most of her fresh WWE perspective to connect with casual fans.
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He shared in the same interview, “This is her first real in-depth experience with WWE. I know if we can reach her, we have a chance to reach anybody in the audience. And I don’t say that as a negative, but sometimes we get roomed together of minds that are talking Quantum Theory, but we need to talk addition. And that’s what makes her presence very valuable because I hang out with the Quantum Theory talk.”
He’s all about simplifying the message and making it relatable to everyone, not just the Quantum Theory enthusiasts. He also stated, “And I learn a lot from her. I’m very grateful she’s here.” Shariatzadeh, his wife, values having a low-key life and perfectly complements their private lifestyle. She’s the first lady Cena has been linked to since Nikki Bella.
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